engine YAMAHA YZ250F 2005 Owner's Manual

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GEN
INFO
CLEANING AND STORAGE
EC1B2001
STORAGE
If your machine is to be stored for 60 days or
more, some preventive measures must be
taken to avoid deterioration. After cleaning the
machine thoroughly, prepare it for storage as
follows:
1. Drain the fuel tank, fuel lines, and the car-
buretor float bowl.
2. Remove the spark plug, pour a tablespoon
of SAE 10W-30 motor oil in the spark plug
hole, and reinstall the plug. With the engine
stop switch pushed in, kick the engine over
several times to coat the cylinder walls with
oil.
3. Remove the drive chain, clean it thoroughly
with solvent, and lubricate it. Reinstall the
chain or store it in a plastic bag tied to the
frame.
4. Lubricate all control cables.
5. Block the frame up to raise the wheels off
the ground.
6. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe out-
let to prevent moisture from entering.
7. If the machine is to be stored in a humid or
salt-air environment, coat all exposed
metal surfaces with a film of light oil. Do not
apply oil to rubber parts or the seat cover.
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before the
machine is stored.

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EC200000
SPECIFICATIONS
EC211000
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model name: YZ250FT (USA, CDN, AUS, NZ)
YZ250F (EUROPE, ZA)
Model code number: 5XC5 (USA)
5XC6 (EUROPE)
5XC8 (CDN, AUS, NZ, ZA)
Dimensions:
USA, ZA,
AUS, NZEUROPE
(Except
for F)FCDN
Overall length 2,161 mm
(85.08 in)2,162 mm
(85.12 in)2,161 mm
(85.08 in)2,165 mm
(85.24 in)
Overall width 827 mm
(32.56 in)← ← ←
Overall height 1,293 mm
(50.91 in)1,295 mm
(50.98 in)← ←
Seat height 992 mm
(39.06 in)994 mm
(39.13 in)993 mm
(39.09 in)994 mm
(39.13 in)
Wheelbase 1,469 mm
(57.83 in)1,465 mm
(57.68 in)← 1,469 mm
(57.83 in)
Minimum ground clearance 380 mm
(14.96 in)382 mm
(15.04 in)← ←
Dry weight:
Without oil and fuel 93.5 kg (206 lb)
Engine:
Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder, forward inclined
Displacement 249 cm
3 (8.76 Imp oz, 8.42 US oz)
Bore × stroke 77.0 × 53.6 mm (3.03 × 2.11 in)
Compression ratio 12.5 : 1
Starting system Kickstarter
Lubrication system: Dry sump
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Engine oil (For USA and CDN)
At 5 °C (40 °F) or higher È
Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE 20W-40 type
SG motor oil
(Non-Friction modified)
At 15 °C (60 °F) or lower É
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE 10W-30 type
SG motor oil
(Non-Friction modified)
and/or
Yamalube 4-R (15W-50)
(Non-Friction modified)
(Except for USA and CDN)
API “SG” or higher grade
Oil capacity:
Engine oil
Periodic oil change 1.0 L (0.88 Imp qt, 1.06 US qt)
With oil filter replacement 1.1 L (0.97 Imp qt, 1.16 US qt)
Total amount 1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
Coolant capacity (including all routes): 0.9 L (0.79 Imp qt, 0.95 US qt)
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Premium unleaded gasoline only with a
research octane number of 95 or higher.
Tank capacity 7.0 L (1.54 Imp gal, 1.85 US gal)
Carburetor:
Type FCR-MX37
Manufacturer KEIHIN
Spark plug:
Type/manufacturer CR8E/NGK (resistance type)
Gap 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc
-20
-4-10
140
3010
5020
6830
8640 50
104
122 ˚CTemp.
˚F
10W-30
10W-40
20W-40
20W-50
15W-40
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Item Standard Limit
Cylinder head:
Warp limit ---- 0.05 mm
(0.002 in)
Cylinder:
Bore size 77.00 ~ 77.01 mm
(3.0315 ~ 3.0319 in)----
Out of round limit ---- 0.05 mm
(0.002 in)
Camshaft:
Drive method Chain drive (Left) ----
Camshaft cap inside diameter 22.000 ~ 22.021 mm
(0.8661 ~ 0.8670 in)----
Camshaft outside diameter 21.959 ~ 21.972 mm
(0.8645 ~ 0.8650 in)----
Shaft-to-cap clearance 0.028 ~ 0.062 mm
(0.0011 ~ 0.0024 in)0.08 mm
(0.003 in)
Cam dimensions
Intake“A”30.296 ~ 30.346 mm
(1.1923 ~ 1.1947 in)30.196 mm
(1.1888 in)
“B”22.45 ~ 22.55 mm
(0.8839 ~ 0.8878 in)22.35 mm
(0.8799 in)
Exhaust“A”30.399 ~ 30.499 mm
(1.1968 ~ 1.2007 in)30.299 mm
(1.1929 in)
“B”22.45 ~ 22.55 mm
(0.8839 ~ 0.8878 in)22.35 mm
(0.8799 in)
Camshaft runout limit ---- 0.03 mm
(0.0012 in)
A
B
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2 - 8 Clutch plate thickness 1.1 ~ 1.3 mm (0.043 ~ 0.051 in) ----
Quantity 8 ----
Warp limit ---- 0.1 mm
(0.004 in)
Clutch spring free length 40.4 mm (1.59 in) 39.4 mm
(1.55 in)
Quantity 5 ----
Clutch housing thrust clearance 0.10 ~ 0.35 mm
(0.0039 ~ 0.0138 in)----
Clutch housing radial clearance 0.010 ~ 0.044 mm
(0.0004 ~ 0.0017 in)----
Clutch release method Inner push, cam push ----
Shifter:
Shifter type Cam drum and guide bar ----
Guide bar bending limit ---- 0.05 mm
(0.002 in)
Kickstarter:
Type Kick and ratchet type ----
Carburetor:
USAEUROPE, CDN,
ZA, AUS, NZ
Type/manufacturer FCR-MX37/
KEIHIN
←----
I. D. mark 5XC5 50 5XC6 60 ----
Main jet (M.J) #182
←----
Main air jet (M.A.J)ø2.0
←----
Jet needle – clip position (J.N) OBELR-4 OBEKS-4 ----
Cutaway (C.A) 1.5
←----
Pilot jet (P.J) #42
←----
Pilot air jet (P.A.J) #100
←----
Pilot outlet (P.O)ø0.9
←----
Pilot screw (example) (P.S) 1-7/8 2-1/8 ----
Bypass (B.P)ø1.0
←----
Valve seat size (V.S)ø3.8
←----
Starter jet (G.S) #72
←----
Leak jet (Acc.P) #90 #95 ----
Float height (F.H) 8 mm (0.31 in)
←----
Engine idle speed 1,900 ~
2,100 r/min
←----
Intake vacuum
29.3 ~ 34.7 kPa
(220 ~ 260 mmHg,
8.66 ~ 9.45 inHg)←----
Hot starter lever free play 3 ~ 6 mm
(0.12 ~ 0.24 in)
←---- Item Standard Limit
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NOTE:
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Nipple (spoke)—72 3 0.3 2.2
Rear wheel sprocket M8 × 1.25 6 42 4.2 30
Rear brake disc cover M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Rear brake caliper protector M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Drive chain puller adjust bolt and locknut M8 × 1.25 2 16 1.6 11
Engine mounting:
Engine and engine bracket (front) M10 × 1.25 1 69 6.9 50
Engine and frame (lower) M10 × 1.25 1 69 6.9 50
Upper engine bracket and frame M8 × 1.25 2 44 4.4 32
Lower engine bracket and frame M8 × 1.25 4 34 3.4 24
Engine and engine bracket (upper) M10 × 1.25 1 55 5.5 40
Lower engine guard M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Right engine guard M8 × 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
CDI unit bracket M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Pivot shaft and nut M16 × 1.5 1 85 8.5 61
Relay arm and swingarm M14 × 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Relay arm and connecting rod M14 × 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Connecting rod and frame M14 × 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Rear shock absorber and frame M10 × 1.25 1 56 5.6 40
Rear shock absorber and relay arm M10 × 1.25 1 53 5.3 38
Rear frame (upper) M8 × 1.25 1 32 3.2 23
Rear frame (lower) M8 × 1.25 2 29 2.9 21
Swingarm and brake hose holder M5 × 0.8 4 1 0.1 0.7
Swingarm and patch M4 × 0.7 4 2 0.2 1.4
Upper drive chain tensioner M8 × 1.25 1 19 1.9 13
Lower drive chain tensioner M8 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 14
Drive chain support M6 × 1.0 3 7 0.7 5.1
Seal guard and swingarm M5 × 0.8 4 6 0.6 4.3
Fuel tank M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Fuel cock M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Seat set bracket and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Hooking screw (fitting band) and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel tank bracket and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Air scoop and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 6 7 0.7 5.1
Air scoop and radiator guard (lower) M6 × 1.0 2 6 0.6 4.3
Front fender M6 × 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Rear fender (front) M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Rear fender (rear) M6 × 1.0 2 12 1.2 8.7
Side cover M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Seat M8 × 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Number plate M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
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EC220001
GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
This chart specifies torque for standard fasten-
ers with standard I.S.O. pitch threads. Torque
specifications for special components or
assemblies are included in the applicable sec-
tions of this book. To avoid warpage, tighten
multi-fastener assemblies in a crisscross fash-
ion, in progressive stages, until full torque is
reached. Unless otherwise specified, torque
specifications call for clean, dry threads. Com-
ponents should be at room temperature.
A: Distance between flats
B: Outside thread diameter
EC230000
DEFINITION OF UNITS
A
(Nut)B
(Bolt)TORQUE
SPECIFICATION
Nm mkg ftlb
10 mm
12 mm
14 mm
17 mm
19 mm
22 mm6 mm
8 mm
10 mm
12 mm
14 mm
16 mm6
15
30
55
85
1300.6
1.5
3.0
5.5
8.5
134.3
11
22
40
61
94
Unit Read Definition Measure
mm
cmmillimeter
centimeter10
-3 meter
10-2 meterLength
Length
kg kilogram 10
3 gram Weight
N Newton 1 kg
× m/sec
2 Force
Nm
m  kgNewton meter
Meter kilogramN
× m
m
× kgTorque
Torque
Pa Pascal N/m
2Pressure
N/mm Newton per millimeter N/mm Spring rate
L
cm
3 Liter
Cubic centimeter—
—Volume or capacity
Volume or capacity
r/min Revolution per minute—Engine speed
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DEFINITION OF UNITS

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SPECCABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
EC240000
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
1Fuel tank breather hose
2Clutch cable
3Oil tank breather hose
4Hot starter cable
5Cylinder head breather hose
6Cable guide
7Hose guide
8Brake hose
9Engine stop switch lead
0Clamp
ASub-wire harness
BThrottle position sensor lead
CNeutral switch lead
DOil hose
ECDI magneto lead
FRadiator breather hose
GCarburetor breather hose
HCarburetor overflow hoseÈInsert the end of the fuel tank
breather hose into the hole in
the steering stem cap.
ÉPass the hot starter cable
between the cylinder head
breather hose, oil tank breather
hose and ignition coil, then on
the outside of the left engine
bracket.
ÊPass the clutch cable through
the cable guides.
ËPass the clutch cable in front of
the radiator mounting boss.
ÌFasten the neutral switch lead
and CDI magneto lead to the
cable guide with a plastic locking
tie and cut off the tie end.ÍFasten the engine stop switch
lead, neutral switch lead and
CDI magneto lead.
ÎFasten the engine stop switch
lead and sub-wire harness at the
protecting tube for the engine
stop switch lead.
ÏFasten the sub-wire harness
and hot starter cable at the white
tape for the sub-wire harness.
ÐFasten the sub-wire harness.
ÑPass the sub-wire harness
between the engine brackets.
B
E
C
9
B
C
C
9
0
0
A
0
0
0
0
B 0 Ì
Í
Î
Ï
Ð
Ð
Ñ
Ò
Ó
C
D
0 0 0E F
Ô Õ Ö ×
1
2
3
4
5 6 6 8
7
Ê
Ê ËÈ
É
AGG
H
Ø
D
F
C

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SPECCABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
1Throttle cable
2Fuel tank breather hose
3Clamp
4Clutch cable
5Hot starter cable
6Engine stop switch lead
7Brake hose
8Hose guideÈFasten the engine stop switch lead to the handlebar.
ÉPass the brake hose in front of the number plate.
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4
5
6
7
8 È
É
40˚±10˚
A
A
3
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INSP
ADJ
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
EC300000
REGULAR INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
The following schedule is intended as a general guide to maintenance and lubrication. Bear in mind
that such factors as weather, terrain, geographical location, and individual usage will alter the
required maintenance and lubrication intervals. If you are a doubt as to what intervals to follow in
maintaining and lubricating your machine, consult your Yamaha dealer.
ItemAfter
break-inEvery
race
Every
third
(or
500 km)Every
fifth
(or
1,000 km)As re-
quiredRemarks
ENGINE OIL
Replace
Inspect
OIL FILTER ELEMENT, OIL STRAINER
Clean
VALVES
The engine must be cold.
Check the valve seats
and valve stems for wear. Check the valve clearances
Inspect
Replace
VALVE SPRINGS
Check the free length and
the tilt. Inspect
Replace
VALVE LIFTERS
Check for scratches and
wear. Inspect
Replace
CAMSHAFTS Inspect the camshaft sur-
face.
Inspect the decompres-
sion system. Inspect
Replace
TIMING CHAIN SPROCKETS, TIMING
CHAIN
Check for wear on the
teeth and for damage. Inspect
Replace
PISTON
Inspect
Inspect crack
Inspect carbon deposits
and eliminate them. Clean
Replace
PISTON RING
InspectCheck ring end gap
Replace
PISTON PIN
Inspect
Replace
CYLINDER HEAD Inspect carbon deposits
and eliminate them.
Change gasket Inspect and clean
CYLINDER
Inspect and clean
Inspect score marks
Inspect wear
Replace
CLUTCH
Inspect housing, friction
plate, clutch plate and
spring Inspect and adjust
Replace
TRANSMISSION
Inspect
Replace bearing