oil filter YAMAHA YZ250F 2009 Owners Manual

CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL
INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION ................. 1-1
MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION ............. 1-2
INCLUDED PARTS .......... 1-2
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION................. 1-2
CHECKING OF
CONNECTION .................. 1-3
SPECIAL TOOLS ............. 1-4
CONTROL FUNCTIONS .. 1-8
STARTING AND
BREAK-IN ........................ 1-8
TORQUE-CHECK
POINTS........................... 1-11
CLEANING AND
STORAGE ...................... 1-12
CHAPTER 2
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS ............ 2-1
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS ............ 2-3
TIGHTENING
TORQUES ...................... 2-10
LUBRICATION
DIAGRAMS .................... 2-16
CABLE ROUTING
DIAGRAM ....................... 2-18
CHAPTER 3
REGULAR
INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS ...................... 3-1
PRE-OPERATION
INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE................ 3-5
ENGINE ............................ 3-6
CHASSIS ........................ 3-14
ELECTRICAL ................. 3-24
CHAPTER 4
ENGINE
SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
SIDE COVERS.................. 4-1
EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER ........................ 4-3
RADIATOR ....................... 4-5
CARBURETOR................. 4-7
CAMSHAFTS.................. 4-14
CYLINDER HEAD........... 4-19
VALVES AND VALVE
SPRINGS ........................ 4-21
CYLINDER AND
PISTON ........................... 4-25
CLUTCH ......................... 4-29
OIL FILTER ELEMENT
AND WATER PUMP ....... 4-33
BALANCER .................... 4-37
OIL PUMP ....................... 4-39
KICK SHAFT AND
SHIFT SHAFT ................. 4-42
CDI MAGNETO............... 4-47
ENGINE REMOVAL ....... 4-49
CRANKCASE AND
CRANKSHAFT ............... 4-53
TRANSMISSION,
SHIFT CAM AND
SHIFT FORK................... 4-59
CHAPTER 5
CHASSIS
FRONT WHEEL AND
REAR WHEEL ..................5-1
FRONT BRAKE AND
REAR BRAKE ..................5-6
FRONT FORK ................. 5-16
HANDLEBAR..................5-24
STEERING ......................5-28
SWINGARM ....................5-31
REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ....................5-36
CHAPTER 6
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS AND
WIRING DIAGRAM ...........6-2
IGNITION SYSTEM...........6-3
THROTTLE POSITION
SENSOR SYSTEM ...........6-6
CHAPTER 7
TUNING
ENGINE.............................7-1
CHASSIS ..........................7-6

1-1
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
• The machine you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the following.
• Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
1. Clutch lever
2. Hot starter lever
3. Front brake lever
4. Throttle grip
5. Radiator cap
6. Fuel tank cap
7. Engine stop switch
8. Kickstarter crank
9. Fuel tank
10. Radiator
11. Coolant drain bolt
12. Rear brake pedal
13. Valve joint14. Fuel cock
15. Cold starter knob
16. Drive chain
17. Air filter
18. Oil level check window
19. Shift pedal
20. Front fork
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STARTING AND BREAK-IN
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a
different brand of gasoline or higher
octane grade.
• For refueling, be sure to stop the
engine and use enough care not
to spill any fuel. Also be sure to
avoid refueling close to a fire.
• Refuel after the engine, exhaust
pipe, etc. have cooled off.
HANDLING NOTE
Never start or run the engine in a
closed area. The exhaust fumes
are poisonous; they can cause
loss of consciousness and death
in a very short time. Always oper-
ate the machine in a well-ventilated
area.
• The carburetor on this machine
has a built-in accelerator pump.
Therefore, when starting the en-
gine, do not operate the throttle
or the spark plug will foul.
• Unlike a two-stroke engine, this
engine cannot be kick started
when the throttle is open be-
cause the kickstarter may kick
back. Also, if the throttle is open
the air/fuel mixture may be too
lean for the engine to start.
• Before starting the machine, per-
form the checks in the pre-opera-
tion check list.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
According to "CLEANING THE AIR
FILTER ELEMENT" section in the
CHAPTER 3, apply the foam-air-filter
oil or its equivalent to the element.
(Excess oil in the element may ad-
versely affect engine starting.)
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
1. Inspect the coolant level.
2. Turn the fuel cock to "ON".
3. Shift the transmission into neutral.
4. Fully open the cold starter knob
"1".
5. Kick the kickstarter crank.
Do not open the throttle while kick-
ing the kickstarter crank. Other-
wise, the kickstarter crank may
kick back.
6. Return the cold starter knob to its
original position and run the en-
gine at 3,000–5,000 r/min for 1 or
2 minutes.
Since this model is equipped with an
accelerator pump, if the engine is
raced (the throttle opened and
closed), the air/fuel mixture will be too
rich and the engine may stall. Also
unlike a two-stroke engine, this model
can idle.
Do not warm up the engine for ex-
tended periods of time.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
Do not operate the cold starter knob
and throttle. Pull the hot starter lever
"1" and start the engine by kicking
the kickstarter crank forcefully with a
firm stroke. As soon as the engine
starts, release the hot starter lever to
close the air passage.
Restarting an engine after a fall
Pull the hot starter lever and start the
engine. As soon as the engine starts,
release the hot starter lever to close
the air passage.The engine fails to start
Pull the hot starter lever all the way
out and while holding the lever, kick
the kickstarter crank 10 to 20 times to
clear the engine. Then, restart the en-
gine. Refer to "Restarting an engine
after a fall".
Observe the following break-in
procedures during initial operation
to ensure optimum performance
and avoid engine damage.
Thrott
le
grip
oper-
ation*Cold
start-
er
knobHot
start-
er le-
ver
Star
ting
a
cold
en-
gineAir tem-
perature =
less than
5 °C (41
°F)Open
3 or 4
timesON OFF
Air tem-
perature =
more than
5 °C (41
°F)None ON OFF
Air tem-
perature
(normal
tempera-
ture) = be-
tween 5
°C (41 °F)
and 25 °C
(77 °F)NoneON/
OFFOFF
Air tem-
perature =
more than
25 °C (77
°F)None OFF OFF
Starting an en-
gine after a long
period of timeNone ON OFF
Restarting a
warm engineNone OFF ON
Restarting an
engine after a
fallNone OFF ON
* Operate the throttle grip before kick
starting.

2-1
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model name: YZ250FY (USA, CDN, AUS, NZ)
YZ250F (EUROPE, ZA)
Model code number: 5XCR (USA,CDN)
5XCS (EUROPE)
5XCU (AUS, NZ, ZA)
Dimensions: USA, CDN EUROPE AUS, NZ, ZA
Overall length 2,163 mm (85.16
in)2,172 mm (85.51
in)2,170 mm (85.43
in)
Overall width 825 mm (32.48 in)←←
Overall height 1,299 mm (51.14
in)1,300 mm (51.18
in)←
Seat height 984 mm (38.74 in) 997 mm (39.25 in) 985 mm (38.78 in)
Wheelbase 1,469 mm (57.83
in)1,476 mm (58.11
in)←
Minimum ground clearance 370 mm (14.57 in) 372 mm (14.65 in) 371 mm (14.61 in)
Dry weight:
Without oil and fuel 92.7 kg (204 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 13.5 : 1
Starting system Kickstarter
Lubrication system: Dry sump
Oil type or grade:
Engine oil (For USA and CDN)
Yamalube 4, SAE10W-40 or SAE20W-50
Yamalube 4-R, SAE10W-50
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
(Except for USA and CDN)
SAE10W-30, SAE10W-40, SAE15W-40,
SAE20W-40 or SAE20W-50
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
Oil capacity:
Engine oil
Periodic oil change 1.05 L (0.92 Imp qt, 1.11 US qt)
With oil filter replacement 1.15 L (1.01 Imp qt, 1.22 US qt)
Total amount 1.30 L (1.14 Imp qt, 1.37 US qt)
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
CHASSISIntake 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)←----
Lubrication system:
Oil filter type Paper type ----
Oil pump type Trochoid type ----
Tip clearance 0.12 mm or less (0.0047 in or less) 0.20 mm (0.008
in)
Side clearance 0.09–0.17 mm (0.0035–0.0067 in) 0.24 mm (0.009
in)
Housing and rotor clearance 0.03–0.10 mm (0.0012–0.0039 in) 0.17 mm
(0.0067 in)
Cooling:
Radiator core size
Width 120.2 mm (4.7 in) ----
Height 240 mm (9.4 in) ----
Thickness 22 mm (0.9 in) ----
Radiator cap opening pressure 110 kPa (1.1 kg/cm
2, 15.6 psi) ----
Radiator capacity (total) 0.58 L (0.51 Imp qt, 0.61 US qt) ----
Water pump
Type Single-suction centrifugal pump ----Item Standard Limit
Item Standard Limit
Steering system:
Steering bearing type Taper roller bearing ----
Front suspension: USA, CDN EUROPE, AUS, NZ, ZA
Front fork travel 300 mm (11.8 in)←----
Fork spring free length 454 mm (17.9 in)←449 mm (17.7
in)
Spring rate, STD K = 4.4 N/mm (0.449 kg/
mm, 25.1 lb/in)K = 4.5 N/mm (0.459 kg/
mm, 25.7 lb/in)----
Optional spring Yes←----
Oil capacity 521 cm
3 (18.3 lmp oz,
17.6 US oz)←----
Oil grade Suspension oil "S1"←----
Inner tube outer diameter 48 mm (1.89 in)←----
Front fork top end 5 mm (0.20 in)←----
Rear suspension: USA, CDN EUROPE, AUS, NZ, ZA
Shock absorber travel 131.5 mm (5.18 in)←----
Spring free length 260 mm (10.24 in)←----
Fitting length 251 mm (9.88 in) 248 mm (9.76 in)
Preload length
1.5–13 mm (0.06–0.51
in)←----

2-11
TIGHTENING TORQUES
Radiator pipe M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil pump cover M4 × 0.7 1 1.7 0.17 1.2
Oil pump M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Oil filter element drain bolt M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil filter element cover M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil strainer (crankcase) M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil delivery pipe 1 (M10) M10 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 14
Oil delivery pipe 1 (M8) M8 × 1.25 2 18 1.8 13
Oil hose M6 × 1.0 2 8 0.8 5.8
△Oil hose clamp — 1 2 0.2 1.4
Oil strainer (oil tank) M6 × 1.0 1 9 0.9 6.5
Oil tank drain bolt M8 × 1.25 1 18 1.8 13
Oil tank (upper) M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Oil tank and frame M6 × 1.0 3 9 0.9 6.5
Carburetor joint clamp M4 × 0.7 2 3 0.3 2.2
Air filter joint clamp M6 × 1.0 1 3 0.3 2.2
Throttle cable adjust bolt and locknut M6 × 0.75 1 4 0.4 2.9
Throttle cable (pull) M6 × 1.0 1 4 0.4 2.9
Throttle cable (return) M12 × 1.0 1 11 1.1 8.0
Throttle cable cover M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Hot starter plunger M12 × 1.0 1 2 0.2 1.4
Hot starter cable adjust bolt and locknut M6 × 0.75 1 4 0.4 2.9
△Air filter case M6 × 1.0 2 8 0.8 5.8
Air filter joint and air filter case M5 × 0.8 1 4 0.4 2.9
Air filter element M6 × 1.0 1 2 0.2 1.4
Exhaust pipe M8 × 1.25 2 20 2.0 14
△Exhaust pipe protector M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
△Silencer M8 × 1.25 2 30 3.0 22
Silencer clamp M8 × 1.25 1 16 1.6 11
Crankcase M6 × 1.0 11 12 1.2 8.7
Crankcase bearing stopper M6 × 1.0 11 10 1.0 7.2
Crankcase bearing stopper (crankshaft) M6 × 1.0 4 14 1.4 10
Oil level check window holder M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Left crankcase cover M6 × 1.0 8 10 1.0 7.2
Right crankcase cover M6 × 1.0 8 10 1.0 7.2
Clutch cover M6 × 1.0 7 10 1.0 7.2
Crankcase oil drain bolt M10 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 14
△Crankshaft end accessing screw M32 × 1.5 1 — — —
△Timing mark accessing screw M14 × 1.5 1 — — —
Drive chain sprocket cover M6 × 1.0 2 8 0.8 5.8
Kick shaft ratchet wheel guide M6 × 1.0 2 12 1.2 8.7
Kickstarter crank M8 × 1.25 1 33 3.3 24
Primary drive gear M18 × 1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Clutch spring M6 × 1.0 5 10 1.0 7.2Part to be tightened Thread size Q'tyTightening torque
Nm m•kg ft•lb

2-16
LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS
LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS
1. Oil filter element
2. Oil pump
3. Drive axle
4. Main axle
5. Intake camshaft
6. Exhaust camshaft
7. Oil tank
8. Oil delivery pipe
A. To oil tank

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LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS
1. Crankshaft
2. Oil filter element
3. Oil tank
4. Oil hose
A. From oil pump

3-1
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
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
Check the valve clearances●●The engine must be cold.
Inspect●Check the valve seats and valve
stems for wear.
Replace●
VALVE SPRINGS
Inspect●Check the free length and the tilt.
Replace●
VALVE LIFTERS
Inspect●Check for scratches and wear.
Replace●
CAMSHAFTS Inspect the camshaft surface.
Inspect●Inspect the decompression system.
Replace●
TIMING CHAIN SPROCKETS,
TIMING CHAIN
Inspect●Check for wear on the teeth and for
damage.
Replace●
PISTON
Inspect●●Inspect crack.
Clean●Inspect carbon deposits and eliminate
them.
Replace●
PISTON RING
Inspect●Check ring end gap.
Replace●●
PISTON PIN
Inspect●
Replace●
CYLINDER HEAD Inspect carbon deposits and eliminate
them.
Inspect and clean●Change gasket.
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3-2
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
CYLINDER
Inspect and clean●Inspect score marks.
Replace●Inspect wear.
CLUTCH
Inspect and adjust●●Inspect housing, friction plate, clutch
plate and spring.
Replace●
TRANSMISSION
Inspect●
Replace bearing●
SHIFT FORK, SHIFT CAM,
GUIDE BAR
Inspect●Inspect wear.
ROTOR NUT
Retighten●●
EXHAUST PIPE, SILENCER,
PROTECTOR
Inspect and retighten●●
Clean●
Replace●* Whichever comes first
CRANK
Inspect and clean●●
CARBURETOR
Inspect, adjust and clean●●
SPARK PLUG
Inspect and clean●●
Replace●
DRIVE CHAIN Use chain lube.
Lubricate, slack, alignment●●Chain slack: 50–60 mm (2.0–2.4 in)
Replace●
COOLING SYSTEM
Check coolant level and leakage●●
Check radiator cap operation●
Replace coolant●Every two years
Inspect hoses●
OUTSIDE NUTS AND BOLTS
Retighten●●Refer to "STARTING AND BREAK-
IN" section in the CHAPTER 1.
AIR FILTER
Clean and lubricate●●Use foam air-filter oil or equivalent oil.
Replace●
OIL FILTER
Replace●● ItemAfter
break-
inEvery
race
Every
third
(or 500
km)Every
fifth (or
1,000
km)
As re-
quiredRemarks