engine oil YAMAHA YZ250F 2016 Owner's Guide

CAMSHAFT
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EAS1SM9210CHECKING THE DECOMPRESSION SYS-
TEM
1. Check:
• Decompression system
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a. Check that the decompressor cam “1”
moves smoothly.
b. Check that the decompressor lever pin “2”
projects from the camshaft.
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EAS1SM9211INSTALLING THE CAMSHAFTS
1. Install:
• Exhaust camshaft “1”
• Intake camshaft “2”
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a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise with a
wrench.
TIP
• Apply molybdenum disulfide oil to the cam-
shafts.
• Apply the engine oil on the decompression
system.
b. Align the top dead center (TDC) mark “a” on
the rotor with the alignment mark “b” on the
crankcase cover.c. Fit the timing chain “3” onto both camshaft
sprockets and install the camshafts on the
cylinder head.
TIP
Make sure that the alignment mark “c” on the
exhaust camshaft sprocket and the alignment
mark “d” on the intake camshaft sprocket are
aligned with the edge of the cylinder head.
ECA33DD029NOTICE
Do not turn the crankshaft during the cam-
shaft installation. Damage or improper
valve timing will result.
d. Install the clips, the camshaft caps and the
bolts (camshaft cap).
TIP
• Before installing the clips, cover the cylinder
head with a clean cloth to prevent the clips
from coming off into the cylinder head cavity.
• Apply the engine oil to the threads and con-
tact surfaces.
• Tighten the bolts to the specified torque in two
or three steps in the proper tightening se-
quence as shown.
ECA33DD030NOTICE
The bolts (camshaft cap) must be tightened
evenly, or damage to the cylinder head,
camshaft caps, and camshaft will result.
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2
Bolt (camshaft cap)
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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CYLINDER AND PISTON
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TIP
• Apply the engine oil to the piston pin.
• Install the piston with the F mark “a” on it
pointing to its intake (front) side.
• Before installing the piston pin clip, cover the
crankcase opening with a cloth to prevent the
clip from falling into the crankcase.
• Install the piston pin clips, so that the clip ends
are 3 mm (0.12 in) “c” or more from the cutout
in the piston.
3. Lubricate:
•Piston
• Piston rings
• Cylinder
4. Offset:
• Piston ring end gap5. Install:
• Cylinder gasket
• Dowel pin
• Cylinder
TIP
• While compressing the piston rings with one
hand, install the cylinder with the other hand.
• Pass the timing chain and timing chain guide
(exhaust side) through the timing chain cavity.
a. Top ring
b. Upper oil ring rail
c. Oil ring expander
d. Lower oil ring rail
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Cylinder bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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CLUTCH
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EAS1SM9230
CLUTCH
Removing the clutch
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Engine oilDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL” on
page 3-15.
Brake pedal Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
1 Clutch cable 1 Disconnect.
2 Clutch cover 1
3Gasket 1
4 Clutch spring 5
5 Pressure plate 1
6 Push rod 1 1
7 Circlip 1
8Washer 1
9 Bearing 1
10 Ball 1
11 Push rod 2 1
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CLUTCH
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Removing the right crankcase cover
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Right engine guard Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
Engine oilDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL” on
page 3-15.
CoolantDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE COOLANT” on
page 3-8.
Brake pedal Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
Clutch cover Refer to “CLUTCH” on page 5-35.
1 Oil filter element cover 1
2 Oil filter element 1
3 Radiator pipe 2 1
4 Kickstarter lever 1
5 Right crankcase cover 1
6 Gaskets 1
7 Dowel pin 2
8Collar 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
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CLUTCH
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EAS1SM9241CHECKING THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR
1. Check:
• Primary driven gear
Damage/wear  Replace the primary drive
and primary driven gears as a set.
Excessive noise during operation  Re-
place the primary drive and primary driven
gears as a set.
EAS1SM9242INSTALLING THE OIL SEAL
1. Install:
• Oil seal “1”
• Washer “2”
• Circlip “3”
TIP
• Apply is lithium-soap-based grease on the oil
seal lip.
• Install the oil seal in parallel with its manufac-
ture's marks or numbers facing inward.
EAS1SM9243INSTALLING THE RIGHT CRANKCASE
COVER
1. Install:
• Dowel pin “1”
• O-rings “2”
• Collar “3”
• Gasket “4”
TIP
Apply the lithium-soap-based grease on the O-
ring.2. Install:
• Right crankcase cover “1”
• Right crankcase cover bolt “2”
TIP
• Apply the engine oil on the impeller shaft end.
• Mesh the impeller shaft gear “3” with primary
drive gear “4”.
• Tighten the right crankcase cover bolts in
stages and in a crisscross pattern.
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Right crankcase cover bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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CLUTCH
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EAS1SM9244INSTALLING THE CLUTCH
1. Install:
• Push lever shaft “1”
TIP
• Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil
seal lip.
• Before installation, apply the engine oil to the
push lever shaft sliding surface.
2. Install:
• Primary driven gear “1”
• Thrust washer “2”
• Clutch boss “3”
TIP
Apply the engine oil on the primary driven gear
inner circumference.
3. Install:
• Lock washer “1”
• Clutch boss nut “2”
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NOTICE
Make sure to tighten to specification; other-
wise, it may damage the other part that is
fastened together.
TIP
Use the clutch holding tool “3” to hold the clutch
boss.4. Bend the lock washer “1” tab.
5. Install:
• Friction plates “1”
• Clutch plate “2”
TIP
• Install the clutch plates and friction plates al-
ternately on the clutch boss, starting with a
friction plate and ending with a friction plate.
• Apply the engine oil on the friction plates and
clutch plates.
Clutch boss nut
75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)
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Clutch holder
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CLUTCH
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6. Install:
• Bearing “1”
• Washer “2”
• Circlip “3”
To push rod 1 “4”.
TIP
Apply the engine oil on the bearing and washer.
7. Install:
• Push rod 2 “1”
•Ball “2”
• Push rod 1 “3”
TIP
Apply the engine oil on the push rod 1, 2 and
ball.
8. Install:
• Pressure plate “1”9. Install:
• Clutch spring
• Clutch spring bolt
TIP
Tighten the bolts in stages and in a crisscross
pattern.
10.Install:
• Gasket “1”
11.Install:
• Clutch cover “1”
• Clutch cover bolt
TIP
Tighten the bolts in stages and in a crisscross
pattern.
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10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Clutch cover bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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KICKSTATER
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3. Install:
•Transmission
TIP
Slide the spring guide into the kick shaft, make
sure the groove “a” in the spring guide fits on
the stopper of the torsion spring.
4. Install:
• Kick shaft assembly “1”
TIP
• Before installation, apply molybdenum disul-
fide grease to the contacting surfaces of the
kick shaft ratchet wheel guide “2” and the kick
shaft stopper “a”.
• Apply the engine oil on the kick shaft.
• Slide the kick shaft assembly into the crank-
case and make sure the kick shaft stopper “a”
fits into the kick shaft ratchet wheel guide.5. Install:
• Torsion spring “1”
TIP
Turn the torsion spring clockwise and hook into
the proper hole “a” in the crankcase.
EAS1SM9251INSTALLING THE KICK IDLE GEAR
1. Install:
• Kick idle gear “1”
• Washer “2”
• Circlip “3”
TIP
• Apply the engine oil on the kick idle gear inner
circumference.
• Install the kick idle gear with its depressed
side “a” toward you.
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SHIFT SHAFT
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EAS1SM9258INSTALLING THE STOPPER LEVER
1. Install:
• Torsion spring “1”
• Collar “2”
• Stopper lever “3”
• Bolt (stopper lever) “4”
EAS1SM9259INSTALLING THE SEGMENT
1. Install:
• Segment “1”
• Segment bolt
TIP
• Align the notch “a” on the segment with the
pin “b” on the shift cam.
• With the stopper lever pushed down, install
the segment.
ECA
NOTICE
If the segment gets an impact, the stopper
lever may be damaged. Take care not to
give an impact to it when tightening the bolt.
EAS1SM9260INSTALLING THE SHIFT GUIDE AND SHIFT
LEVER ASSEMBLY
1. Install:
• Spring “1”
• Pawl pin “2”
•Pawl “3”
(to the shift lever “4”)
TIP
Apply the engine oil on the spring, pawl pin and
pawl.
2. Install:
• Shift lever assembly “1”
(to the shift guide “2”)
3. Install:
• Shift lever assembly “1”
• Shift guide “2”
TIP
• The shift lever assembly is installed at the
same time as the shift guide.
• Apply the engine oil on the segment bolt shaft. Bolt (stopper lever)
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
LOCTITE®
Segment bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
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SHIFT SHAFT
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4. Tighten:
• Shift guide bolt “1”
EAS1SM9261INSTALLING THE SHIFT SHAFT
1. Install:
• Roller “1”
• Shift haft spring “2” (to shift shaft)
• Collar “3” (to shift shaft)
• Shift shaft “4”
TIP
Apply the engine oil on the roller, collar and
shift shaft.
2. Install:
• Oil seal
EAS1SM9262INSTALLING THE SHIFT PEDAL
1. Install:
• Shift pedal “1”
• Shift pedal bolt “2”
TIP
Align the punch mark “a” on the shift shaft with
the punch mark “b” in the shift pedal. Shift guide bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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Shift pedal bolt
12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
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