Yamaha YZ250F(E), Owner'S Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
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NOTICE
• After a break-in or before each race, always check the points shown in “TORQUE-CHECK
POINTS” for tightening torques and retighten them. (“TORQUE-CHECK POINTS” on page 1-
25.)
• Periodic inspection is essential in making full use of the machine performance. The life of
parts varies significantly according to the environment in which the machine runs (e.g., rain,
dirt, etc.). Therefore, earlier inspection is required by reference to the list below.
ITEM
After
break-
in
Every
race
(about
2.5
hours)
Every
third
(about
7.5
hours)
Every
fifth
(about
12.5
hours)
As re-
quired
Remarks
VALVE
Check the valve
clearances
The engine must be cold.
Inspect Check the valve seats and the
valve faces for wear.
Replace
VALVE SPRING
Inspect Check the free length and the
tilt.
Replace
VALVE LIFTER
Inspect Check for scratches and wear.
Replace
CAMSHAFT Inspect the camshaft surface.
Inspect Inspect the decompression
system.
Replace
CAMSHAFT
SPROCKET
Inspect Check for wear on the teeth
and for damage.
Replace
PISTON
Inspect Inspect crack.
Clean Inspect carbon deposits and
eliminate them.
Replace Replace the piston, piston pin,
piston pin clip, and piston ring
all as a set.