check engine YAMAHA YZ125LC 2002 Owner's Manual

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CHASHANDLEBAR
10. Install:
9Bolt (grip cap) 1
w
9
Install the grip cap so that the gaps a a
and
b b
between the bolt (grip cap) and brake
lever 2 2
are equal. If you make a mistake in
the grip cap installation position, the brake
lever may contact the grip cap, resulting in
poor brake performance.
9After tightening the bolts, check that the
throttle grip 3 3
moves smoothly. If it does
not, retighten the bolts for adjustment.
11. Install:
9“ENGINE STOP” button 1
9Clutch lever holder 2
9Bolt (clutch lever holder) 3
9Clamp 4
NOTE:
9The “ENGINE STOP” button, clutch lever hold-
er and clamp should be installed according to
the dimensions shown.
9Pass the “ENGINE STOP” button lead in the
middle of the clutch holder.
12. Install:
9Clutch cable 1
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the clutch
cable end.
13. Adjust:
9Clutch lever free play
Refer to “CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT” section in
the CHAPTER 3.
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
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ELECIGNITION SYSTEM
EC620000
IGNITION SYSTEM
EC621002
INSPECTION STEPS
Use the following steps for checking the possibility of the malfunctioning engine being attributable to
ignition system failure and for checking the spark plug which will not spark.
*Clean or replace
spark plug.
Primary coil
Secondary coil
Repair or replace.
Spark
Check entire ignition
system for connection.
Spark gap test
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good No Spark
Check “ENGINE STOP”
button.
Pick-up coil
Source coil
Check ignition coil.
Check CDI magneto.
Replace CDI unit.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
*marked: Only when the ignition checker is used.
NOTE:
9Remove the following parts before inspection.
1) Seat
2) Fuel tank
9Use the following special tools in this inspection.
Dynamic spark tester:
YM-34487
Ignition checker:
90890-06754Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/90890-03112
OK
OK
OK
OK
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ELECIGNITION SYSTEM
EC622001
SPARK GAP TEST
1. Disconnect the spark plug cap from spark
plug.
2. Connect the dynamic spark tester 1(igni-
tion checker 2) as shown.
9Spark plug cap 3
9Spark plug 4
AFor USA and CDN
BExcept for USA and CDN
3. Kick the kick starter.
4. Check the ignition spark gap.
5. Start engine, and increase spark gap until
misfire occurs. (for USA and CDN only)
EC624000
COUPLERS AND LEADS CONNECTION
INSPECTION
1. Check:
9Couplers and leads connection
Rust/ Dust/ Looseness/Short-circuit 
Repair or replace.
EC625002
“ENGINE STOP” BUTTON INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
9“ENGINE STOP” button conduct
Not continuous while being pushed Replace.
Continuous while being freed Replace.
Minimum spark gap:
6.0 mm (0.24 in)
Tester (+) leadBlack/White lead 1
Tester (–) lead
Black lead 2
B/W B
12
PUSH IN
FREE
Tester selector
position
Ω× 1
å
∫
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TUNSETTING
EC700000
TUNINGEC710000
ENGINEEC711001
Carburetor setting
9The role of fuel is to cool the engine, and in the
case of a 2-stroke engine, to lubricate the
engine in addition to power generation.
Accordingly, if a mixture of air and fuel is too
lean, abnormal combustion will occur, and
engine seizure may result. If the mixture is too
rich, spark plugs will get wet with oil, thus mak-
ing it impossible to bring the engine into full play
or if the worst comes to the worst, the engine
may stall.
9The richness of the air-fuel mixture required for
the engine will vary with atmospheric conditions
of the day and therefore, the settings of the car-
buretor must be properly suited to the atmos-
pheric conditions (air pressure, humidity and
temperature).
9Finally, the rider himself must make a test-run
and check his machine for conditions (pick-up
of engine speed, road surface conditions) and
for the discoloration of the spark plug(s). After
taking these into consideration, he must select
the best possible carburetor settings.
It is advisable to make a note of settings,
atmospheric conditions, road surface condition,
lap-time, etc. so that the memorandum can be
used as a reference useful for future.
EC712000
Atmospheric conditions and carburetor
setting
The reason for the above tendency is that the
richness or leanness of a fuel mixture depends
on the density of the air (i.e. the concentration of
oxygen in it).
Air
Air temp. Humidity pressure Mixture Setting
(altitude)
High HighLow
Richer Leaner
(high)
Low LowHigh
Leaner Richer
(low)
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That is:
9Higher temperature expands the air with its
resultant reduced density.
9Higher humidity reduces the amount of oxygen
in the air by so much of the water vapor in the
same air.
9Lower atmospheric pressure (at a high altitude)
reduces the density of the air.
EC713001
Test run
After warming up the engine equipped with the
standard type carburetor(s) and spark plug(s),
run two or three laps of the circuit and check the
smooth operation of the engine and discoloration
of spark plug(s).
åNormal
∫Over burned (too lean)
çOil fouled (too rich)
Discoloration Condition of spark plug
NormalInsulator is dry and
burnt brown.
Over burned
Insulator is whitish.
(too lean)
Oil fouled Insulator is sooty and
(too rich) wet.
A
B
C
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TUNSETTING
EC71C020
Road condition and examples of carburetor setting
EC71D040
Examples of carburetor setting depending on symptom
Symptom Setting Checking
At full throttle Increase main jet calibration No. Discoloration of spark plug

Stall at high speeds (Gradually) If tan color, it is in good condition.
* Hard breathing If can not be normalized:
Shearing noise Clogged float valve seat
Whitish spark plug Clogged fuel hose
Clogged fuel cock
Lean mixture
At full-throttle Decrease main jet calibration No. Discoloration of spark plug 
Stop of speed pick-up (Gradually) If tan color, it is in good condition.
Slow speed pick-up *In case of racing slight enrichment If not effect:
of mixture reduces engine trouble. Clogged air cleaner
Slow response Fuel overflow from carburetor
Sooty spark plug Clogged main air passage or clogged
filter
Rich mixture
Lean mixture Lower jet needle clip position.
(1 groove down)
Rich mixture Raise jet needle clip position.
(1 groove up)
1/4~3/4 throttle Lower jet needle clip position.
* Hard breathing (1 groove down)
Lack of speed
1/4~1/2 throttle Raise jet needle clip position.
Slow speed pick-up (1 groove up)
White smoke
Poor acceleration
Conditions General condition Sandy condition
Under 10°C 15~25°C Over 30°C Under 10°C 15~25°C Over 30°C
(50°F) (59~77°F) (86°F) (50°F) (59~77°F) (86°F)
Parts (Winter)(Spring, Autumn)(Summer) (Winter)(Spring, Autumn)(Summer)
Main jet#430 #420 #410 #450 #440 #430
*#440 *#430 *#420 *#460 *#450 *#440
Jet needle6CHY6-79-3 6CHY5-79-3 6CHY6-79-2 6CHY5-79-4 6CHY6-79-3 6CHY5-79-3
*6CHY6-77-3 *6CHY5-77-3 *6CHY6-77-2 *6CHY5-77-4 *6CHY6-77-3 *6CHY5-77-3
Pilot jet #30 #30 #30 #30 #30 #30
Pilot air screw2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2
*1-3/4 *1-3/4 *2 *1-3/4 *1-3/4 *2
Leaner
(Standard)
Richer


Clip position indicates the position of jet
needle groove, to which the clip is fitted.
The position is numbered from the top.
If a change in the clip position (1
groove) is effective, try another jet nee-
dle that provides a difference of 0.5 in
the clip position.
*For EUROPE
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Symptom Setting Checking
0~1/4 throttle Use jet needle having a smaller Number of turns-back 
* Hard breathing diameter. Correct properly
Speed down Overflow from carburetor
0~1/4 throttle Use jet needle having a larger
Poor acceleration diameter.
White smoke
Unstable at low speeds Lower jet needle clip position.
Pinking noise (1 groove down)
Turn in pilot air screw.
Poor response at extremely Reduce pilot jet calibration No. Dragging brake
low speed Turn out pilot air screw. Overflow from carburetor
If not effect, reverse the
above procedures.
Poor response in Raise jet needle clip position.
the range of low to If no effect, reverse the above
intermediate speeds procedures.
Poor response when Check overall settings. Check air cleaner for fouling.
throttle is opened quickly Use main jet having lower
calibration No.
Raise jet needle clip position.
(1 groove up)
If no effect, reverse the above
procedures.
Poor engine operation Turn in pilot air screw. Check throttle valve operation.
This should be taken simply for an example.
It is necessary to set the carburetor while
checking the operating conditions of the
engine and discoloration of spark plugs.
Normally, carburetor setting is made by
means of the main jet, jet needle clip position
(including one with 0.5 difference), pilot jet
and pilot air screw. If the result of setting is
still unsatisfactory, it is advisable to change
the diameter of the straight portion the jet
needle.
*In case of hard breathing, check the air vent hose for clogging.
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EC71M001
Change of the heat range of spark plugs
Judging from the discoloration of spark plugs, if
they are found improper, it can be corrected by
the following two methods; changing carburetor
settings and changing the heat range of spark
plug.
9In principle, it is advisable to first use spark
plugs of standard heat range, and judging from
the discoloration of spark plugs, adjust carbure-
tor settings.
9If the calibration No. of the main jet must be
changed by ±30, it is advisable to change the
heat range of spark plugs and newly select the
proper main jet.
NOTE:
9When checking the discoloration of spark
plugs, be sure to stop the engine immediately
after a run and check.
9Avoid racing.
9When changing the heat range of spark plugs,
never attempt to change it more than ±1 rank.
9When using spark plugs other than standard,
make sure of the difference in heat range and
find the equivalent to the standard.
9Note that even if the discoloration seems prop-
er, it may slightly vary with the spark plug
maker and oil in use.
Standard spark plug BR9EG/NGK
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