stop start YAMAHA YZ250F 2014 User Guide

ENGINE
3-15
EAS1SM1086CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
Stand the vehicle upright on a level surface.
1. Start the engine, warm this up for several
minutes, and then stop the engine and wait
about 5 minutes.
2. Place an oil pan under the drain bolt.
3. Remove:
• Oil filler cap “1”
• Drain bolt (with gasket) “2”
4. If the oil filter element is also to be replaced,
perform the following procedure.
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a. Remove the oil filter element cover “1” and
oil filter element “2”.
b. Replace the O-rings “3”.c. Install the new oil filter element and the oil fil-
ter element cover.
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5. To check the oil strainer, perform the follow-
ing procedure.
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a. Remove the oil strainer “1”.
b. Check the oil strainer.
Damage  Replace.
Clogging due to dirt  Wash with kerosene.
c. Replace the O-rings “2”.
d. Install the oil strainer.
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6. Install:
•Gaskets
• Drain bolt
1
2
Oil filter element cover bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil strainer bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Drain bolt
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
1
3
2
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CLUTCH......................................................................................................... 5-35
REMOVING THE CLUTCH ...................................................................... 5-38
CHECKING THE FRICTION PLATES...................................................... 5-38
CHECKING THE CLUTCH PLATES ........................................................ 5-38
CHECKING THE CLUTCH SPRINGS...................................................... 5-38
CHECKING THE CLUTCH HOUSING ..................................................... 5-39
CHECKING THE CLUTCH BOSS ............................................................ 5-39
CHECKING THE PRESSURE PLATE ..................................................... 5-39
CHECKING THE PUSH LEVER SHAFT .................................................. 5-39
CHECKING THE CLUTCH PUSH RODS ................................................ 5-39
CHECKING THE PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR .............................................. 5-39
CHECKING THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR ........................................... 5-40
INSTALLING THE OIL SEAL................................................................... 5-40
INSTALLING THE RIGHT CRANKCASE COVER ................................... 5-40
INSTALLING THE CLUTCH ..................................................................... 5-41
INSTALLING THE KICKSTARTER LEVER ............................................. 5-43
KICKSTATER................................................................................................. 5-44
REMOVING THE KICK SHAFT ASSEMBLY ........................................... 5-45
CHECKING THE KICK SHAFT AND RATCHET WHEEL ........................ 5-45
CHECKING THE KICK GEAR, KICK IDLE GEAR,
AND RATCHET WHEEL ......................................................................... 5-47
INSTALLING THE KICK SHAFT ASSEMBLY .......................................... 5-45
INSTALLING THE KICK IDLE GEAR ....................................................... 5-46
SHIFT SHAFT................................................................................................. 5-47
REMOVING THE SHIFT GUIDE AND SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY ......... 5-49
REMOVING THE SEGMENT ................................................................... 5-49
CHECKING THE SHIFT SHAFT .............................................................. 5-49
CHECKING THE SHIFT GUIDE AND SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY ......... 5-49
CHECKING THE STOPPER LEVER ....................................................... 5-49
INSTALLING THE STOPPER LEVER ..................................................... 5-50
INSTALLING THE SEGMENT.................................................................. 5-50
INSTALLING THE SHIFT GUIDE AND SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY ....... 5-50
INSTALLING THE SHIFT SHAFT ............................................................ 5-51
INSTALLING THE SHIFT PEDAL ............................................................ 5-51
OIL PUMP AND BALANCER GEAR............................................................. 5-52
REMOVING THE BALANCER ................................................................. 5-54
CHECKING THE PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR, BALANCER SHAFT
DRIVE GEAR, AND BALANCER WEIGHT GEAR .................................. 5-56
CHECKING THE BALANCER .................................................................. 5-54
CHECKING THE OIL PUMP .................................................................... 5-54
ASSEMBLING THE OIL PUMP ................................................................ 5-55
INSTALLING THE OIL PUMP AND BALANCER GEAR .......................... 5-55

THROTTLE BODY
7-8
EAS1SM1316CHECKING THE INJECTOR
1. Check:
• Injector
Obstruction  Replace, and check the fuel
pump and the fuel injection system.
Refer to “FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM” on
page 8-10.
Deposits  Replace.
Damage  Replace.
2. Check:
• Injector resistance
Refer to “CHECKING THE FUEL INJEC-
TOR” on page 8-47.
EAS1SM1317CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY
1. Check:
• Throttle body
Cracks/damage  Replace.
2. Check:
• Fuel passages
Obstructions  Clean.
ECA1DX1027
NOTICE
• Before removing the throttle body, clean
the area around the throttle body to pre-
vent dirt and other foreign material from
falling into the engine.
• If the throttle body is subject to strong
shocks or dropped during cleaning, re-
place it.
• Do not use any caustic carburetor clean-
ing solution.
• Do not directly push the throttle valves to
open them.
• Do not loosen the throttle valve stopper
screw “1”, throttle valve pulley nut “2”, or
throttle valve screw “3”. A loss of perfor-
mance may occur.
• Do not use compressed air to clean the
throttle body. Foreign materials may ad-
here to the intake air pressure sensor pas-
sage “a” and fuel injector “b” in the
throttle body.3. Check:
• Starter knob/idle screw passage “c”
Obstruction  Blow out with compressed
air.
EAS1SM1318CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY JOINT
1. Check:
• Throttle body joint “1”
Crack/damage  Replace.
EAS1SM1319
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
8-43
CHECKING THE ECU
1. Check:
• Mounted condition of ECU.
Improperly mounted  Remount.
TIP
• The lean angle sensor is built into the ECU.
• The lean angle sensor stops the engine in
case of a turnover.
• To ensure that the lean angle sensor operates
correctly, do not change the installed condi-
tion of the ECU.
EAS1SM1341CHECKING THE STATOR COIL
1. Disconnect:
• Stator coil coupler
(from the wire harness)
2. Check:
• Stator coil resistance
Out of specification  Replace.
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a. Connect the pocket tester ( 1) to the sta-
tor coil coupler.
b. Measure the stator coil resistance.
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CHECKING THE RECTIFIER/REGULATOR
1. Check:
• Rectifier/regulator output voltage
Out of specification  Replace.
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a. Set the digital tachometer to the ignition coil.
b. Connect the pocket tester (20 VDC) to the
rectifier/regulator coupler.
c. Start the engine and let it run at about 5000
r/min.
d. Measure the output voltage.
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Stator coil resistance
0.624–0.936 
Pocket tester
90890-03112
Analog pocket tester
YU-03112-C
• Positive tester probe 
White “1”
• Negative tester probe 
White “2”
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Output voltage
14 V or more at 5000 r/min
Digital tachometer
90890-06760
YU-39951-B
Pocket tester
90890-03112
Analog pocket tester
YU-03112-C
• Positive tester probe 
Red “1”
• Negative tester probe 
Black “2”
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
9-1
EAS1SM1350
TROUBLE SHOOTING
EAS1SM1351GENERAL INFORMATION
TIP
The following guide for troubleshooting does
not cover all the possible causes of trouble. It
should be helpful, however, as a guide to basic
troubleshooting. Refer to the relative procedure
in this manual for checks, adjustments, and re-
placement of parts.
EAS1SM1352STARTING FAILURES
Engine
1. Cylinder and cylinder head
• Loose spark plug
• Loose cylinder head or cylinder
• Damaged cylinder head gasket
• Damaged cylinder gasket
• Worn or damaged cylinder
• Incorrect valve clearance
• Improperly sealed valve
• Incorrect valve-to-valve-seat contact
• Incorrect valve timing
• Faulty valve spring
• Seized valve
2. Piston and piston ring(s)
• Improperly installed piston ring
• Damaged, worn or fatigued piston ring
• Seized piston ring
• Seized or damaged piston
3. Air filter
• Improperly installed air filter
• Clogged air filter element
4. Crankcase and crankshaft
• Improperly assembled crankcase
• Seized crankshaft
Fuel system
1. Fuel tank
• Empty fuel tank
• Clogged fuel tank breather hose
• Deteriorated or contaminated fuel
• Clogged or damaged fuel hose
2. Fuel pump
• Faulty fuel pump
3. Throttle body
• Deteriorated or contaminated fuel
• Sucked-in airElectrical system
1. Spark plug
• Incorrect spark plug gap
• Incorrect spark plug heat range
• Fouled spark plug
• Worn or damaged electrode
• Worn or damaged insulator
2. Ignition coil
• Cracked or broken ignition coil body
• Broken or shorted primary or secondary
coils
3. Ignition system
• Faulty ECU
• Faulty crankshaft position sensor
• Broken generator rotor woodruff key
4. Switches and wiring
• Faulty ECU
• Faulty engine stop switch
• Broken or shorted wiring
• Faulty neutral switch
• Improperly grounded circuit
• Loose connections
EAS1SM1353INCORRECT ENGINE IDLING SPEED
Engine
1. Cylinder and cylinder head
• Incorrect valve clearance
• Damaged valve train components
2. Air filter
• Clogged air filter element
Fuel system
1. Throttle body
• Damaged or loose throttle body joint
• Improperly synchronized throttle bodies
• Improper throttle cable free play
• Flooded throttle body
Electrical system
1. Spark plug
• Incorrect spark plug gap
• Incorrect spark plug heat range
• Fouled spark plug
• Worn or damaged electrode
• Worn or damaged insulator
• Faulty spark plug cap
2. Ignition coil
• Broken or shorted primary or secondary
coils
• Cracked or broken ignition coil

TROUBLE SHOOTING
9-2
3. Ignition system
• Faulty ECU
• Faulty crankshaft position sensor
• Broken generator rotor woodruff key
EAS1SM1354POOR MEDIUM-AND-HIGH-SPEED PER-
FORMANCE
Refer to “STARTING FAILURES” on page 9-1.
Engine
1. Air filter
• Clogged air filter element
Fuel system
1. Fuel pump
• Faulty fuel pump
2. Throttle body
• Defective throttle body
3. ECU
• Faulty ECU
EAS1SM1355FAULTY GEAR SHIFTING
Shifting is difficult
Refer to “CLUTCH” on page 5-35.
EAS1SM1356SHIFT PEDAL DOES NOT MOVE
Shift shaft
• Bent shift shaft
Shift drum and shift forks
• Foreign object in a shift drum groove
• Seized shift fork
• Bent shift fork guide bar
Transmission
• Seized transmission gear
• Foreign object between transmission gears
• Improperly assembled transmission
EAS1SM1357JUMPS OUT OF GEAR
Shift shaft
• Incorrect shift pedal position
• Improperly returned stopper lever
Shift forks
• Worn shift fork
Shift drum
• Incorrect axial play
• Worn shift drum groove
Transmission
• Worn gear dog
EAS1SM1358FAULTY CLUTCH
Clutch slips
1. Clutch
• Improperly assembled clutch
• Loose or fatigued clutch spring
• Worn friction plate
• Worn clutch plate
2. Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity (low)
• Deteriorated oil
Clutch drags
1. Clutch
• Unevenly tensioned clutch springs
• Warped pressure plate
• Bent clutch plate
• Swollen friction plate
• Bent clutch push rod
• Damaged clutch boss
• Burnt primary driven gear bushing
2. Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity (high)
• Deteriorated oil
EAS1SM1359OVERHEATING
Engine
1. Cylinder head and piston
• Heavy carbon buildup
• Clogged coolant passages
2. Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity
• Inferior oil quality
Cooling system
1. Coolant
• Low coolant level
2. Radiator
• Damaged or leaking radiator
• Faulty radiator cap
• Bent or damaged radiator fin
3. Water pump
• Damaged or faulty water pump
• Damaged hose
• Improperly connected hose
• Damaged pipe
• Improperly connected pipe