check oil YAMAHA YZ250F 2015 Owner's Guide

REAR BRAKE
4-30
2. Pour brake fluid to the brake fluid reservoir
up to the specified level.
EWA13090
WARNING
• Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing brake flu-
ids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion, leading to poor brake performance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor
lock.
ECA13540
NOTICE
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
3. Bleed:
• Brake system
Refer to “BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYS-
TEM” on page 3-21.
4. Check:
• Brake fluid level
The minimum level mark “a” or below 
Add.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL” on page 3-26.5. Check:
• Brake pedal operation
A softy or spongy feeling  Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to “BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYS-
TEM” on page 3-21. Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
a
a

HANDLEBAR
4-35
6. Install:
• Right grip “1”
• Collar “2”
Apply adhesive to the tube guide “3”.
TIP
• Before applying the adhesive, wipe off grease
or oil on the tube guide surface “a” with a lac-
quer thinner.
• Install the grip to the tube guide so that the
grip match mark “b” and tube guide slot “c”
form the angle as shown.
7. Install:
• Collar “1”
• Rubber cover “2”
• Throttle grip “3”
TIP
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
throttle grip sliding surface.8. Install:
• Throttle cables “1”
TIP
Slightly coat the end of throttle cable and inside
of throttle grip with lithium-soap-based grease.
Then, mount the throttle grip onto the handle-
bar.
9. Install:
• Throttle cable housings “1”
• Screw (throttle cable housings) “2”
EWA1DX5001
WARNING
After tightening the throttle cable housing
screws, check that the throttle grip “3”
moves smoothly. If it does not, retighten the
screws for adjustment.
1b
c
3
Screw (throttle cable housings)
3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
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FRONT FORK
4-40
5. Remove:
• Base valve “1”
(from the damper assembly)
TIP
Hold the damper assembly with the cap bolt
ring wrench “2” and use the cap bolt wrench “3”
to remove the base valve.
EAS1SM5169CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
1. Check:
• Inner tube surface “a”
Scratches  Repair or replace.
Use #1000 grit wet sandpaper.
Damaged oil lock piece  Replace.
• Inner tube bends
Out of specification  Replace.
Use the dial gauge “1”.
TIP
The bending value is shown by one half of the
dial gauge reading.
EWA13650
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.2. Check:
• Outer tube
Scratches/wear/damage  Replace.
3. Measure:
• Fork spring free length “a”
Out of specification  Replace.
4. Check:
• Damper assembly “1”
Bend/damage  Replace.
• O-ring “2”
Wear/damage  Replace.
ECA1DX1010
NOTICE
• The front fork leg has a built-in damper ad-
justing rod and a very sophisticated inter-
nal construction, which are particularly
sensitive to foreign material.
• When disassembling and assembling the
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign ma-
terial to enter the front fork. Cap bolt wrench
90890-01500
YM-01500
Cap bolt ring wrench
90890-01501
YM-01501
Inner tube bending limit
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
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Fork spring free length
497.0 mm (19.57 in)
Limit
492.0 mm (19.37 in)

FRONT FORK
4-41
5. Check:
• Base valve “1”
Wear/damage  Replace.
Contamination  Clean.
• O-rings “2”
Wear/damage  Replace.
• Base valve bushing “3”
Wear/damage  Replace.
• Spring “4”
Damage/fatigue  Replace the base valve.
• Air bleed screw “5”
Wear/damage  Replace.
6. Check:
• Contacting surface “a”
Wear/damage  Replace.
7. Check:
• Adjuster “1”
• O-rings “2”
Wear/damage  Replace.EAS1SM5170ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGSEWA13660
WARNING
• Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.
• Uneven oil levels can result in poor han-
dling and a loss of stability.
TIP
• When assembling the front fork leg, be sure to
replace the following parts:
• Inner tube bushing
• Outer tube bushing
• Oil seals
• Copper washers
• Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure that all of the components are clean.
1. Stretch the damper assembly fully.
2. Fill:
• Damper assembly
ECA14210
NOTICE
• Be sure to use the recommended oil. Other
oils may have an adverse effect on front
fork performance.
• When disassembling and assembling the
front fork leg, take care not to allow any
foreign material to enter the front fork.
3. After filling, pump the damper assembly “1”
slowly up and down (about 200 mm (7.9 in)
stroke) several times to bleed the damper
assembly of air.
TIP
Avoid excessive full stroke. A stroke of 200 mm
(7.9 in) or more will cause air to enter. In this
case, repeat the steps 1 to 3.
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Recommended oil
Suspension oil S1
Standard oil amount
204 cm
3 (6.90 US oz, 7.20
Imp.oz)
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2

FRONT FORK
4-42
4. Measure:
• Oil level (left and right) “a”
Out of specification  Regulate.
5. Tighten:
• Locknut “1”
TIP
Fully finger tighten the locknut onto the damper
assembly.6. Loosen:
• Compression damping force adjuster “1”
TIP
• Before loosening the damping force adjuster,
record the setting position.
• Unless the damping force adjuster is fully
loosened, correct damping characteristic can-
not be obtained after installation.
7. Install:
• Base valve “1”
(to the damper assembly “2”)
TIP
First bring the damper rod pressure to a maxi-
mum. Then install the base valve while releas-
ing the damper rod pressure.
8. Check:
• Damper assembly
Not fully stretched  Repeat the steps 1 to
7.
9. Tighten:
• Base valve “1”
TIP
Hold the damper assembly with the cap bolt
ring wrench “2” and use the cap bolt wrench “3”
to tighten the base valve. Standard oil level
145–148 mm (5.71–5.83 in)
From top of fully stretched
damper assembly.
1
a
Base valve
28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
1
1
2
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FRONT FORK
4-43
10.After filling, pump the damper assembly “1”
slowly up and down more than 10 times to
distribute the fork oil.
11.While protecting the damper assembly “1”
with a cloth and compressing fully, allow ex-
cessive oil to overflow on the base valve
side.
ECA32D1010
NOTICE
Take care not to damage the damper assem-
bly.
12.Allow the overflowing oil to escape at the
hole “a” in the damper assembly.
TIP
The overflow measures about 8 cm3 (0.27 US
oz, 0.28 lmp.oz).13.Check:
• Damper assembly smooth movement
Tightness/binding/rough spots  Repeat
the steps 1 to 12.
14.Install:
• Dust seal “1”
• Oil seal clip “2”
• Oil seals “3”
• Washer “4”
• Outer tube bushing “5”
(to the inner tube “6”)
ECA32D1010
NOTICE
Make sure that the numbered side of the oil
seal faces bottom side.
TIP
• Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
dust seal lip and oil seal lip.
• Apply the fork oil on the inner tube.
• When installing the oil seal, use vinyl seat “a”
with fork oil applied to protect the oil seal lip. Cap bolt wrench
90890-01500
YM-01500
Cap bolt ring wrench
90890-01501
YM-01501
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1
1
a
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4-57
2. Remove:
• Upper bearing “1”
TIP
Remove the bearing by pressing its outer race.
3. Remove:
• Lower bearing “1”
TIP
Remove the bearing by pressing its outer race.
EAS1SM5181CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage  Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks  Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
•Spring
Damage/wear  Replace.
• Spring guide
Damage/wear  Replace.
• Bearing
Damage/wear  Replace.
•Bolts
Bends/damage/wear  Replace.
EAS1SM5182
CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND
RELAY ARM
1. Check:
• Connecting arm
• Relay arm
Damage/wear  Replace.
2. Check:
• Bearing
• Spacers
Damage/pitting/scratches  Replace the
bearings and spacers as a set.
3. Check:
• Oil seals
Damage/pitting  Replace.
EAS1SM5183INSTALLING THE RELAY ARM
1. Lubricate:
• Oil seals
• Bearing
• Spacers
• Washers
•Collars
2. Install:
• Bearing “1”
• Washer “2”
• Oil seals “3”
(to relay arm “4”)
3. Install:
• Bearing “1”
• Oil seals “2”
(to connecting arm “3”)
1
Recommended lubricant
Molybdenum disulfide grease
Installed depth “a”
0 mm (0 in)
Installed depth “a”
0 mm (0 in)
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2 2
22
a
1
11
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SWINGARM
4-61
EAS1SM5186REMOVING THE SWINGARM
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the rear wheel
off the ground.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Measure:
• Swingarm side play
• Swingarm vertical movement
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a. Measure the tightening torque of the pivot
shaft nut.
b. Measure the swingarm side play “a” by mov-
ing the swingarm from side to side.
c. If the swingarm side play is out of specifica-
tion, check the spacers, the bearings, and
the collars.
d. Check the swingarm vertical movement “b”
by moving the swingarm up and down.
If swingarm vertical movement is not smooth
or if there is binding, check the spacers, the
bearings, and the collars.
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EAS1SM5187REMOVING THE BEARING
1. Remove:
• Bearing “1”
TIP
Remove the bearing by pressing its outer race.
EAS1SM5188CHECKING THE SWINGARM
1. Check:
• Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage  Replace.
2. Check:
• Pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends  Replace.
EWA13770
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3. Wash with kerosene:
• Pivot shaft
• Spacers
•Collars
• Bearing
4. Check:
• Oil seals
Damage  Replace.
• Bearing
• Spacers
Free play exists/unsmooth revolution/rust 
Replace bearing and bushing as a set. Pivot shaft nut
85 Nm (8.5 m·kgf, 61 ft·lbf)
Swingarm end free play limit (ra-
dial)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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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 ......................................................................... 5-45
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 .................................. 5-54
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

AC MAGNETO................................................................................................ 5-58
REMOVING THE AC MAGNETO............................................................. 5-59
CHECKING THE AC MAGNETO ............................................................. 5-59
CHECKING THE WOODRUFF KEY ........................................................ 5-59
INSTALLING THE AC MAGNETO ........................................................... 5-59
CRANKCASE................................................................................................. 5-61
DISASSEMBLING THE CRANKCASE..................................................... 5-64
REMOVING THE CRANKCASE BEARING ............................................. 5-64
CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN, TIMING CHAIN GUIDE,
OIL STRAINER ........................................................................................ 5-64
CHECKING THE CRANKCASE ............................................................... 5-64
INSTALLING THE OIL SEAL................................................................... 5-65
ASSEMBLING THE CRANKCASE........................................................... 5-65
CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY AND BALANCER SHAFT............................... 5-66
REMOVING THE CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY ........................................ 5-67
CHECKING THE CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY......................................... 5-67
INSTALLING THE CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY....................................... 5-68
INSTALLING THE BALANCER SHAFT ................................................... 5-68
TRANSMISSION............................................................................................. 5-69
REMOVING THE TRANSMISSION ......................................................... 5-70
CHECKING THE SHIFT FORKS.............................................................. 5-70
CHECKING THE SHIFT DRUM ASSEMBLY ........................................... 5-71
CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION .......................................................... 5-71
INSTALLING THE TRANSMISSION ........................................................ 5-71