ENGINE
3-21
tilled water is not available, soft water may
be used.
4. Start the engine, warm this up for several
minutes, and then stop it.
5. Check:
•
Coolant level
TIP
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until the coolant has settled.
EAM30211
CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM
1. Remove:
•
Seat
•
Side cover (left/right)
•
Air scoop (left/right)
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
2. Check:
•
Radiator
•
Radiator hose
Crack/damage
Replace.
Refer to “RADIATOR” on page 6-2.
3. Install:
•
Air scoop (left/right)
•
Seat
•
Side cover (left/right)
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
EAM30212
CHANGING THE COOLANT
WARNING
EWA13030
A hot radiator is under pressure. Therefore,
do not remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may
be blown out, which could cause serious in-
jury. When the engine has cooled, open the
radiator cap as follows:
Place a thick rag or a towel over the radiator
cap and slowly turn the radiator cap counter-
clockwise toward the detent to allow any re-
sidual pressure to escape. When the hissing
sound has stopped, press down on the radi-
ator cap and turn it counterclockwise to re-
move.
1. Place a container under the engine.
2. Remove:
•
Coolant drain bolt “1”
3. Remove:
•
Radiator cap
Slowly loosen the radiator cap to drain cool-
ant.
TIP
When the radiator cap is loosened, coolant will
gush out transversely; therefore, bring the con-
tainer near to the outlet.
4. Thoroughly flush the cooling system with
clean tap water.
5. Install:
•
Copper washer
•
Coolant drain bolt
6. Pour coolant.
WARNING
EWA13040
• If coolant splashes in your eyes, thorough-
ly wash them with water and consult a doc-
tor.
• If coolant splashes on your clothes, quickly
wash it away with water and then with soap
and water.
• If coolant is swallowed, induce vomiting
and get immediate medical attention.
NOTICE
ECA13481
• Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is
used instead of coolant, check, and if nec-
essary, correct the antifreeze concentra-
Coolant drain bolt
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
Recommended coolant
High quality ethylene glycol
anti-freeze containing anti-cor-
rosion for aluminum engine
Radiator (including all routes)
0.93 L (0.98 US qt, 0.82 Imp.qt)
Coolant mixing ratio
1:1 (Coolant:Water)
1
1
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Summary of Contents for YZ250FX 2021
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Page 61: ...TIGHTENING TORQUES 2 16 ...
Page 62: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 17 EAM20152 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM Frame and engine left side view ...
Page 64: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 19 Frame and engine right side view ...
Page 66: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 21 Handlebar front view ...
Page 68: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 23 Frame and engine top view ...
Page 70: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 25 Frame and battery top view ...
Page 72: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 27 Rear brake right side view ...
Page 74: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 29 ...
Page 112: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 36 ...
Page 153: ...HANDLEBAR 4 39 Throttle grip free play 3 0 6 0 mm 0 12 0 24 in ...
Page 166: ...FRONT FORK 4 52 1 ...
Page 184: ...CHAIN DRIVE 4 70 ...
Page 189: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 5 3 1 Oil filter element 2 Oil pump ...
Page 190: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 5 4 1 Intake camshaft 2 Exhaust camshaft ...
Page 264: ...TRANSMISSION 5 78 ...
Page 274: ...WATER PUMP 6 9 ...
Page 284: ...THROTTLE BODY 7 9 ...
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Page 288: ...IGNITION SYSTEM 8 1 EAM20142 IGNITION SYSTEM EAM30277 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 292: ...ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM 8 5 EAM20143 ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM EAM30279 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 296: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 9 EAM20144 CHARGING SYSTEM EAM30282 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 299: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 12 ...
Page 300: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 8 13 EAM20154 SIGNALING SYSTEM EAM30348 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 304: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 17 EAM20145 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM EAM30284 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 329: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 42 ...
Page 330: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 43 EAM20146 FUEL PUMP SYSTEM EAM30287 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 362: ...SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION AND DIAGNOSTIC CODE TABLE 9 15 ...
Page 372: ...CHASSIS 10 9 ...
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