brake YAMAHA YZ250F 2001 Manuale duso (in Italian)

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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
4. Install:
lPin 1
lWasher 2
lCotter pin 3
NOTE:
After installing, check the brake pedal height.
Refer to “REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT” sec-
tion in the CHAPTER 3.
Front brake hose
1. Install:
lBrake hose 1
To brake hose holder 2.
NOTE:
Before tightening the bolt (brake hose holder),
pass the brake hose in front of the axle boss
a, then fit it into the hose groove b so that the
brake hose does not contact the nut (wheel
axle).
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
2. Install:
lBrake hose cover 1
lWasher 2
lBolt [brake hose cover (M8)] 3
lBolt [brake hose cover (M6)] 4
T R..16 Nm (1.6 m · kg, 11 ft · lb)
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
3. Pass the brake hose through the cable
guide 1, then through the guide a on
the protector 2.

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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
4. Install:
lCopper washer 1
lBrake hose 2
lUnion bolt 3
WARNING
Always use new copper washers.
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
Install the brake hose so that its pipe por-
tion a directs as show and lightly touches
the projection b on the brake master cylin-
der.
T R..30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)
Rear brake hose
1. Install:
lCopper washer 1
lBrake hose 2
lCopper washer 3
lUnion bolt 4
WARNING
Always use new copper washers.
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
When installing the brake hose, first align
the tooth a on the copper washer 1 with
the projection b on the brake master cylin-
der. Then, align the pipe portion c on the
end of the brake hose with the tooth d on
the copper washer 1 and tighten the union
bolt.
T R..30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)

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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
2. Install:
lBrake hose holder 1
lScrew (brake hose holder) 2
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
After installing the brake hose holders,
make sure the brake hose does not contact
the spring (rear shock absorber). If it does,
correct its twist.
Brake fluid
1. Fill:
lBrake fluid
Until the fluid level reaches “LOWER”
level line a.
WARNING
lUse only the designated quality brake
fluid:
otherwise, the rubber seals may deterio-
rate, causing leakage and poor brake per-
formance.
lRefill with the same type of brake fluid;
mixing fluids may result in a harmful chem-
ical reaction and lead to poor performance.
lBe careful that water does not enter the
master cylinder when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the
fluid and may result in vapor lock.
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
Brake fluid may erode painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
Front
õRear
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT #4
T R..4 Nm (0.4 m · kg, 2.9 ft · lb)

õ

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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
2. Air bleed:
lBrake system
Refer to “BRAKE SYSTEM AIR
BLEEDING” section in the CHAPTER
3.
3. Inspect:
lBrake fluid level
Fluid at lower level ® Fill up.
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
INSPECTION” section in the CHAP-
TER 3.
4. Install:
[Front]
lDiaphragm
lBrake master cylinder cap 1
lScrew (brake master cylinder cap) 2
[Rear]
lDiaphragm
lReservoir tank cap 1
lScrew (reservoir tank cap) 2
lBrake master cylinder guard
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
After installation, while pulling the brake
lever in or pushing down on the brake
pedal, check whether there is any brake
fluid leaking where the union bolts are
installed respectively at the brake master
cylinder and brake caliper.
Front
õRear
5. Install: (rear brake only)
lProtector 1
lBolt (protector) 2

T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
õ
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)

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CHASFRONT FORK
EC550000
FRONT FORK
Extent of removal:1 Front fork removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalFRONT FORK REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Front wheel Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section.
Front brake caliper Refer to “FRONT BRAKE AND REAR
BRAKE” section.
Number plate
Handlebar Refer to “HANDLEBAR” section.
1 Protector 1
2 Brake hose holder 2
3 Pinch bolt (upper bracket) 2 Only loosening.
4 Cap bolt 1Loosen when disassembling the front fork.
5 Pinch bolt (lower bracket) 2 Only loosening.
6 Front fork 1
1

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CHASFRONT FORK
4. Tighten:
lPinch bolt (upper bracket) 1
lPinch bolt (lower bracket) 2
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
Tighten the lower bracket to specified
torque. If torqued too much, it may cause
the front fork to malfunction.
5. Install:
lBrake hose holder 1
lBrake caliper 2
lBolt (brake caliper) 3
NOTE:
Fit the brake hose holder cut a over the pro-
jection b on the front fork and clamp the brake
hose.
6. Install:
lBrake hose holder 1
lBolt (brake hose holder) 2
lProtector 3
lBolt (protector) 4
NOTE:
When installing the brake hose holder, pass
the brake hose 5 in front of the axle boss a,
then fit it into the hose groove b so that the
brake hose does not contact the nut (wheel
axle).
T R..23 Nm (2.3 m · kg, 17 ft · lb)
T R..20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb)
T R..23 Nm (2.3 m · kg, 17 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
7. Adjust:
lRebound damping force
NOTE:
Turn in the damping adjuster 1 finger-tight
and then turn out to the originally set position.

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CHAS
EC5B0000
HANDLEBAR
Extent of removal:1 Handlebar removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalHANDLEBAR REMOVAL
Number plate Remove the clamp portion only.
1 Decompression cable 1 Disconnect at the lever side.
2 Decompression lever holder 1
3 Clutch cable 1 Disconnect at the lever side.
4 Clutch lever holder 1
5 Engine stop switch 1
6 Brake master cylinder 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
7 Throttle cable cap 1
8 Throttle cable #2 (pushed) 1 Disconnect at the throttle side.
9 Throttle cable #1 (pulled) 1 Disconnect at the throttle side.
10 Right grip 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
11 Tube guide 1
12 Collar 1
13 Left grip 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
14 Handlebar upper holder 2
15 Handlebar 1
1
HANDLEBAR

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CHAS
EC5B3000
REMOVAL POINTS
Brake master cylinder
1. Remove:
lBrake master cylinder bracket 1
lBrake master cylinder 2
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
lDo not let the brake master cylinder hang
on the brake hose.
lKeep the brake master cylinder cap side
horizontal to prevent air from coming in.
EC5B3200
Grip
1. Remove:
lGrip 1
NOTE:
Blow in air between the handlebar or tube
guide and the grip. Then remove the grip
which has become loose.
EC5B4000
INSPECTION
EC5B4100
Handlebar
1. Inspect:
lHandlebar 1
Bends/cracks/damage ® Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar as this may dangerously weaken the
handlebar.
HANDLEBAR

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CHASHANDLEBAR
4. Install:
lCollar 1
lThrottle cables 2
To tube guide 3.
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
throttle cable end and tube guide cable wind-
ing portion.
5. Install:
lThrottle cable cap 1
lScrew (throttle cable cap) 2
lCover (throttle cable cap) 3
WARNING
After tightening the screws, check that the
throttle grip 4 moves smoothly. If it does
not, retighten the bolts for adjustment.
T R..4 Nm (0.4 m · kg, 2.9 ft · lb)
6. Install:
lBrake master cylinder 1
lBrake master cylinder bracket 2
lBolt (brake master cylinder bracket) 3
NOTE:
lInstall the bracket so that the arrow mark a
faces upward.
lFirst tighten the bolt on the upper side of the
brake master cylinder bracket, and then
tighten the bolt on the lower side.
T R..9 Nm (0.9 m · kg, 6.5 ft · lb)

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CHASSWINGARM
EC570000
SWINGARM
Extent of removal:1 Swingarm removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
STEERING REMOVAL
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Brake hose holder
Rear brake caliper
Bolt (brake pedal)
Drive chainRefer to “FRONT BRAKE AND REAR
BRAKE” section.
Shift the brake pedal backward.
1 Drive chain case 1
2 Lower chain tensioner 1
3 Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay
arm)1 Hold the swingarm.
4 Bolt (connecting rod) 1
5 Pivot shaft 1
6 Swingarm 1
1