Yamaha YZ250FX 2019 User Manual

KICKSTARTER KIT (OPTIONAL PARTS)
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INSTALLING THE KICKSTARTER LEVER
1. Install:
• Oil seal “1”
(to the right crank case cover)
TIP
• Apply the lithium-soap-based grease on the oil
seal lip.
• Install the oil seal with its numbers facing the
outside.
2. Install:
• Kickstarter lever “1”
• Washer
• Bolt (kickstarter lever)
TIP
Install so that there is a clearance “a” of 5 mm
(0.2 in) or more between the kickstarter lever
and the frame and that the kickstarter lever does
not contact the right crankcase cover when it is
pulled.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
Starting with the kickstarter
When using the kickstarter to start the engine,
follow the procedures as described below.
1. Fold out the kickstarter lever, push it down
lightly with your foot until resistance is felt.
2. With the throttle fully closed, push the kick-
starter down lightly until the gears engage,
and then push it down smoothly but forceful-
ly.
WARNING
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Do not open the throttle while kicking the
kickstarter lever. Otherwise, the kickstarter
lever may kick back.
TIP
If the engine fails to start, push the engine stop
switch and give the kickstarter 10 to 20 slow
kicks at full throttle in order to clear the engine of
the rich air-fuel mixture retained in it.
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MAINTENANCE
Removing the kickstarter kit
1. Remove:
• Kick shaft assembly “1”
TIP
Unhook the torsion spring “2” from the hole “a” in
the crankcase.
Bolt (kickstarter lever)
33 N·m (3.3 kgf·m, 24 lb·ft)
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Yamaha YZ250FX 2019 Specifications

General

Displacement	250cc
Bore x Stroke	77.0mm x 53.6mm
Fuel System	Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), Keihin® 44mm
Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Final Drive	Chain
Front Brake	Hydraulic disc, 270mm
Rear Brake	Hydraulic disc, 245mm
Seat Height	37.6 in
Ground Clearance	12.8 in
Fuel Capacity	2.1 gal
Wet Weight	249 lb
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled DOHC 4-stroke
Transmission	Wide-ratio 6-speed; multiplate wet clutch
Front Suspension	KYB® spring-type fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension	KYB® single shock
L x W x H	32.5 in
Front Tire	90/90-21
Rear Tire	110/100-18