Yamaha YZ250 User Manual

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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
GEN
INFO
EC156000
FRONT BRAKE LEVER
The front brake lever 1 is located on the right
handlebar. Pull it toward the handlebar to acti-
vate the front brake.
EC157000
REAR BRAKE PEDAL
The rear brake pedal 1 is located on the right
side of the machine. Press down on the brake
pedal to activate the rear brake.
EC158001
FUEL COCK
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to car-
buretor while filtering the fuel. The fuel cock has
the two positions:
OFF: With the lever in this position, fuel will not
flow. Always return the lever to this posi-
tion when the engine is not running.
ON: With the lever in this position, fuel flows to
the carburetor. Normal riding is done with
the lever in this position.
EC159000
STARTER KNOB (CHOKE)
When cold, the engine requires a richer air-fuel
mixture for starting. A separate starter circuit,
which is controlled by the starter knob 1, sup-
plies this mixture. Pull the starter knob out to
open the circuit for starting. When the engine
has warmed up, push it in to close the circuit.
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Yamaha YZ250 Specifications

General

Engine Type	249cc liquid-cooled 2-stroke; reed-valve inducted
Bore x Stroke	66.4mm x 72.0mm
Compression Ratio	8.9~10.6:1
Ignition	CDI
Transmission	5-speed; multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive	Chain
Suspension Rear	KYB® single shock; fully adjustable, 12.4-in travel
Brakes Front	Hydraulic disc, 270mm
Brakes Rear	Hydraulic disc, 240mm
Tires Front	80/100-21
Tires Rear	110/90-19
Length	85.8 in
Width	32.5 in
Wheelbase	58.5 in
Ground Clearance	14.2 in
Fuel Capacity	2.1 gal
Wet Weight	227 lb
Suspension Front	KYB® inverted fork; fully adjustable, 11.8-in travel
Fuel Delivery	Keihin PWK38S carburetor