Yamaha yz250f 2012 Service Manual

7-4
ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS OF JET NEEDLE
EXAMPLES OF CARBURETOR SETTING DEPENDING ON SYMPTOM
For USA, CDN, AUS, NZ and ZA
Diameter of straight portion
Rich Lean
NPQRSTU
Rich 1 richer NFPN-6 NFPP-6 NFPQ-6 NFPR-6 NFPS-6 NFPT-6 NFPU-6
0.5 richer NFLN-6 NFLP-6 NFLQ-6 NFLR-6 NFLS-6 NFLT-6 NFLU-6
STD NFPN-5 NFPP-5 NFPQ-5 NFPR-5 NFPS-5 NFPT-5 NFPU-5
0.5 leaner NFLN-5 NFLP-5 NFLQ-5 NFLR-5 NFLS-5 NFLT-5 NFLU-5
Lean 1 leaner NFPN-4 NFPP-4 NFPQ-4 NFPR-4 NFPS-4 NFPT-4 NFPU-4
For EUROPE
Diameter of straight portion
Rich Lean
MNPQRS T
Rich 1 richer NFPM-6 NFPN-6 NFPP-6 NFPQ-6 NFPR-6 NFPS-6 NFPT-6
0.5 richer NFLM-6 NFLN-6 NFLP-6 NFLQ-6 NFLR-6 NFLS-6 NFLT-6
STD NFPM-5 NFPN-5 NFPP-5 NFPQ-5 NFPR-5 NFPS-5 NFPT-5
0.5 leaner NFLM-5 NFLN-5 NFLP-5 NFLQ-5 NFLR-5 NFLS-5 NFLT-5
Lean 1 leaner NFPM-4 NFPN-4 NFPP-4 NFPQ-4 NFPR-4 NFPS-4 NFPT-4
Symptom Setting Checking
At full throttle
Hard breathing
Shearing noise
Whitish spark plug
↓
Lean mixture
Increase main jet calibration no. (Gradual-
ly)
Discoloration of spark plug → If tan color, it
is in good condition.
If cannot be corrected:
Clogged float valve seat
Clogged fuel hose
Clogged fuel cock
Check that the accelerator pump operates
smoothly.
At full throttle
Speed pick-up stops
Slow speed pick-up
Slow response
Sooty spark plug
↓
Rich mixture
Decrease main jet calibration no. (Gradual-
ly)
Discoloration of spark plug → If tan color, it
is in good condition.
If cannot be corrected:
Clogged air filter
Fuel overflow from carburetor
Lean mixture Lower jet needle clip position. (1 groove
down)
The clip position is the jet needle groove on
which the clip is installed.
The positions are numbered from the top.
Check that the accelerator pump operates
smoothly. (except for rich mixture symp-
tom).
Rich mixture Raise jet needle clip position. (1 groove up)
1/4–3/4 throttle
Hard breathing
Lack of speed
Lower jet needle clip position. (1 groove
down)
1/4–1/2 throttle
Slow speed pick-up
Poor acceleration
Raise jet needle clip position. (1 groove up)
Jet needle
Clip
Groove 7
Groove 6
Groove 5
Groove 4
Groove 3
Groove 2
Groove 1
Leaner
(Standard)
Richer

Yamaha yz250f 2012 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve
Displacement	250cc
Bore x Stroke	77.0mm x 53.6mm
Compression Ratio	13.5:1
Final Drive	Chain
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	100/90-19
Fuel Capacity	1.6 gallons
Width	32.5 in
Ignition	TCI
Transmission	5-speed
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork, 11.8 inches travel
Rear Suspension	12.4 inches travel
Front Brake	Single disc, 250mm
Rear Brake	Hydraulic single disc, 245mm
Wet Weight	231 lbs
Height	51.2 in