brake YAMAHA YZ250LC 2004 Owner's Manual

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REAR BRAKE PAD INSULATOR INSPECTION
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTIONINSP
ADJ
EC36b000
REAR BRAKE PAD INSULATOR
INSPECTION
1. Remove:
9Brake pad
Refer to
“REAR BRAKE PAD INSPEC-
TION AND REPLACEMENT” section.
2. Inspect:
9Rear brake pad insulator 1
Damage Replace.
EC367001
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Place the master cylinder so that its top is in
a horizontal position.
2. Inspect:
9Brake fluid level
Fluid at lower level Fill up.
aLower level
ÅFront
ıRear
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9Use only designated quality brake fluid to
avoid poor brake performance.
9Refill with same type and brand of brake flu-
id; mixing fluids could result in poor brake
performance.
9Be sure that water or other contaminants do
not enter master cylinder when refilling.
9Clean up spilled fluid immediately to avoid
erosion of painted surfaces or plastic parts.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT #4
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FRONT FORK INSPECTION
INSP
ADJ
3. Adjust:
9Drive chain slack
EC36C000
FRONT FORK INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
9Front fork smooth action
Operate the front brake and stroke the
front fork.
Unsmooth action/oil leakage Repair or
replace.
Drive chain slack adjustment steps:
9Loosen the axle nut 1and locknuts 2.
9Adjust chain slack by turning the
adjusters 3.
To tighten Turn adjuster 3 3
counter-
clockwise.
To loosen Turn adjuster 3 3
clockwise
and push wheel forward.
9Turn each adjuster exactly the same amount
to maintain correct axle alignment. (There are
marks aon each side of chain puller align-
ment.)
NOTE:
Turn the adjuster so that the chain is in line
with the sprocket, as viewed from the rear.
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Too small chain slack will overload the
engine and other vital parts; keep the
slack within the specified limits.
9Tighten the axle nut while pushing down the
drive chain.
9Tighten the locknuts.
Axle nut:
125 Nm (12.5 m•kg, 90 ft•lb)
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m•kg, 11 ft•lb)
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LUBRICATION
INSP
ADJ
EC36a042
LUBRICATION
To ensure smooth operation of all components,
lubricate your machine during setup, after break-
in, and after every race.
1All control cable
2Clutch lever pivot
3Shift pedal pivot
4Footrest pivot
5Throttle-to-handlebar contact
6Drive chain
7Throttle roller sliding surface
8Tube guide cable winding portion
9Throttle cable end
0Clutch cable endÅUse Yamaha cable lube or equivalent on
these areas.
ıUse SAE10W-30 motor oil or suitable chain
lubricants.
ÇLubricate the following areas with high quali-
ty, lightweight lithium-soap base grease.
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Wipe off any excess grease, and avoid get-
ting grease on the brake discs.
A
A
CC
AB
AA
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CLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVEN GEARENG
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CLUTCH PLATE AND
FRICTION PLATE REMOVAL
Preparation for Drain the transmission oil.
Refer to “TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACE-
removalMENT“ section in the CHAPTER 3.
Bolt (brake pedal) Shift the brake pedal downward.
Rotor and stator Refer to
“CDI MAGNETO“section.
Clutch cable Disconnect at engine side.
1 Clutch cover 1
2 Screw (clutch spring) 6
3 Clutch spring 6
4 Pressure plate 1
5 Friction plate 8
6 Clutch plate 7
Extent of removal:1Clutch plate and friction plate removal
EC490000
CLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAREC498000
CLUTCH PLATE AND FRICTION PLATE
1
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
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KICK AXLE, SHIFT SHAFT AND PRIMARY DRIVE GEARENG
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
RPIMARY DRIVE GEAR REMOVAL
Preparation for Drain the transmission oil.Refer to “TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACE-
removalMENT“ section in the CHAPTER 3.
Bolt (brake pedal) Shift the brake pedal downward.
Radiator hose 4 Disconnect at water pump side.
Bolt (push rod)
Refer to “CYLINDER HEAD, CYLINDER
AND PISTON” section.
1 Kick starter 1
2 Crankcase cover (right) 1
3 Bolt (Primary drive gear) 1 Only loosening
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
4 Primary driven gear 1 Refer to “CLUTCH AND PRIMARY
DRIVEN GEAR”section.
5 Primary drive gear 1
6 Thrust plate 1
EC4C0000
KICK AXLE, SHIFT SHAFT AND PRIMARY DRIVE GEAREC4C8000
PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR
1
Extent of removal:1Primary drive gear removal
30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
55 Nm (5.5 m•kg, 40 ft•lb)
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ENGINE REMOVALENG
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
ENGINE REMOVAL
Preparation for
Hold the machine by placing the
removalsuitable stand under the engine.
Seat and fuel tankRefer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
SIDE COVERS” section.
Carburetor and carburetor jointRefer to “CARBURETOR AND REED
VALVE” section.
Exhaust pipe and silencer Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
Exhaust pipe stay (rear) SILENCER” section.
Clutch cable Disconnect at engine side.
Radiator Refer to “RADIATOR” section.
Spark plug
Disconnect the CDI magneto lead.
CDI unit
Reservoir tank (rear brake) Refer to “FRONT BRAKE AND REAR
BRAKE” section in the CHAPTER 5.
EC4M0000
ENGINE REMOVAL
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Support the machine securely so there is no dan-
ger of it falling over.
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

26 Nm (2.6 m•kg, 19 ft•lb)
64 Nm (6.4 m•kg, 46 ft•lb)
64 Nm (6.4 m•kg, 46 ft•lb)
75 Nm (7.5 m•kg, 54 ft•lb)
8 Nm (0.8 m•kg, 5.8 ft•lb)
85 Nm (8.5 m•kg, 61 ft•lb)
34 Nm (3.4 m•kg, 24 ft•lb)
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ENGINE REMOVALENG
Extent of removal:1Engine removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
1 Chain cover 1
2 Nut (drive sprocket) 1
3 Lock washer 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
4 Drive sprocket 1
5 Clip 1
6 Bolt (brake pedal) 1
7 Brake pedal 1
8 Engine bracket 2
9 Engine mounting bolt 3
10 Pivot shaft 1 Remove completely.
11 Engine 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
1
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


26 Nm (2.6 m•kg, 19 ft•lb)
64 Nm (6.4 m•kg, 46 ft•lb)
64 Nm (6.4 m•kg, 46 ft•lb)
75 Nm (7.5 m•kg, 54 ft•lb)
8 Nm (0.8 m•kg, 5.8 ft•lb)
85 Nm (8.5 m•kg, 61 ft•lb)
34 Nm (3.4 m•kg, 24 ft•lb)
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ENGINE REMOVALENG
EC4M3340
Engine removal
NOTE:
Make sure that the couplers, hoses and cables
are disconnected.
1. Lift the engine 1up to the point where the
engine’s mounting front does not contact the
bracket on the frame.
2. Remove the engine 1aslant and upward
while inclining it toward the kick crank side
so that the engine’s mounting top does not
contact the bracket on the frame.
EC4M3000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC4F3100
Drive sprocket
1. Remove:
9Nut (drive sprocket) 1
9Lock washer 2
NOTE:
9Straighten the lock washer tab.
9Loosen the nut while applying the rear brake.
2. Remove:
9Drive sprocket 1
9Drive chain 2
NOTE:
Remove the drive sprocket together with the
drive chain.
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ENGINE REMOVALENG
EC4M5211
Brake pedal
1. Install:
9Spring 1
9Brake pedal 2
9O-ring 3
9Bolt (brake pedal) 4
9Clip 5
NOTE:
9Apply the lithium soap base grease on the bolt,
O-rings and brake pedal bracket.
9Install the clip with its stopper portion afacing
inward.
EC4M5000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATIONEC4M5124
Engine installation
1. Install:
9Engine 1
Install the engine from right side.
9Pivot shaft 2
9Engine mounting bolt (lower) 3
9Engine mounting bolt (front) 4
9Engine bracket 5
9Bolt (engine bracket) 6
9Engine mounting bolt (upper) 7
NOTE:
9Apply the molybdenum disulfide grease on the
pivot shaft.
9Install the engine bracket with its damper aon
the right side of the body.
85 Nm (8.5 m•kg, 61 ft•lb)
64 Nm (6.4 m•kg, 46 ft•lb)
64 Nm (6.4 m•kg, 46 ft•lb)
34 Nm (3.4 m•kg, 24 ft•lb)
64 Nm (6.4 m•kg, 46 ft•lb)
26 Nm (2.6 m•kg, 19 ft•lb)
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ENGINE REMOVALENG
4. Install:
9Chain guide 1
9Chain cover 2
9Screw (chain cover) 3 2. Install:
9Lock washer 1
9Nut (drive sprocket) 2
NOTE:
Tighten the nut while applying the rear brake.
3. Bend the lock washer tab to lock the nut.
8 Nm (0.8 m•kg, 5.8 ft•lb)
75 Nm (7.5 m•kg, 54 ft•lb)
EC4M5341
Drive sprocket
1. Install:
9Drive sprocket 1
9Drive chain 2
NOTE:
Install the drive sprocket together with the drive
chain.
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