2006-2009 Yamaha YZ250FMaintenance schedule

Motocross - 250cc four-stroke

Scheduled against races ridden and approximate engine hours (2.5 h per race).

Verified

Every interval on this page was read directly from the OEM chart.

Intervals

After break-in
Every race (about 2.5 hours)
Every third race (about 7.5 hours)
Every fifth race (about 12.5 hours)
As required

Full schedule (81 items)

2006-2009 Yamaha YZ250F scheduled maintenance items and intervals
Item	Action	Interval
AIR FILTER Clean and lubricate	Clean, Lubricate	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
BRAKES Adjust lever position and pedal	Adjust	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
BRAKES height	Inspect	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
BRAKES Lubricate pivot point	Lubricate	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
BRAKES Check brake disc surface	Inspect	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
BRAKES Check fluid level and leakage Retighten brake disc bolts, caliper bolts, master cylinder bolts	Inspect	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
CARBURETOR Inspect, adjust and clean	Clean, Adjust	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
CLUTCH Inspect and adjust	Adjust	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
COOLING SYSTEM Check coolant level and leakage	Inspect	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
COOLING SYSTEM Inspect hoses	Inspect	Every 2.5 hrs
DRIVE CHAIN Lubricate, slack, alignment	Lubricate	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
DRIVE CHAIN GUIDE AND ROLLERS Inspect	Inspect	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
ENGINE OIL Inspect	Inspect	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: As required
EXHAUST PIPE, SILENCER, PROTECTOR Inspect and retighten	Inspect	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
FRAME Clean and inspect	Clean	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST SEAL Clean and lube	Clean	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
FRONT FORKS Inspect and adjust	Adjust	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
OUTSIDE NUTS AND BOLTS Retighten	Inspect	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER Inspect and adjust	Adjust	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER Retighten	Inspect	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
RELAY ARM, CONNECTING ROD Inspect, lube and retighten	Inspect	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
STEERING HEAD Inspect free play and retighten	Inspect	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
SWINGARM Inspect, lube and retighten	Inspect	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
THROTTLE, CONTROL CABLE Check routing and connection	Inspect	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
THROTTLE, CONTROL CABLE Lubricate	Lubricate	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
THROTTLE, CONTROL CABLE Inspect and clean (throttle cable)	Clean	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
TIRE, WHEELS Inspect air pressure, wheel runout, tire wear and spoke loose	Inspect	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
TIRE, WHEELS ness	Inspect	Every 2.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
FUEL TANK, COCK Clean and inspect	Clean	Every 7.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER Lube	Inspect	Every 7.5 hrs Also marked: As required
SPARK PLUG Inspect and clean	Clean	Every 7.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
TIRE, WHEELS Retighten sprocket bolt	Inspect	Every 7.5 hrs
TIRE, WHEELS Replace bearings Lubricate	Replace, Lubricate	Every 7.5 hrs
VALVES Check the valve clearances	Inspect	Every 7.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
CAMSHAFTS Inspect	Inspect	Every 12.5 hrs
CRANK Inspect and clean	Clean	Every 12.5 hrs Also marked: As required
CYLINDER Inspect and clean	Clean	Every 12.5 hrs
CYLINDER HEAD Inspect and clean	Clean	Every 12.5 hrs
ENGINE OIL Replace	Replace	Every 12.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
EXHAUST PIPE, SILENCER, PROTECTOR Clean	Clean	Every 12.5 hrs
FRONT FORKS Replace oil	Replace	Every 12.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
OIL FILTER Replace	Replace	Every 12.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
OIL FILTER ELEMENT, OIL STRAINER Clean	Clean	Every 12.5 hrs
OIL STRAINER Clean	Clean	Every 12.5 hrs
PISTON Inspect	Inspect	Every 12.5 hrs Also marked: As required
PISTON PIN Inspect	Inspect	Every 12.5 hrs
PISTON RING Inspect	Inspect	Every 12.5 hrs
PISTON RING Replace	Replace	Every 12.5 hrs Also marked: As required
ROTOR NUT Retighten	Inspect	Every 12.5 hrs Also marked: After break-in
STEERING HEAD Clean and lube	Clean	Every 12.5 hrs
TIMING CHAIN SPROCKETS, TIMING CHAIN Inspect	Inspect	Every 12.5 hrs
VALVE LIFTERS Inspect	Inspect	Every 12.5 hrs
VALVE SPRINGS Inspect	Inspect	Every 12.5 hrs
VALVES Inspect	Inspect	Every 12.5 hrs
AIR FILTER Replace	Replace	One time Also marked: As required
BRAKES and union bolts	Inspect	One time Also marked: As required
BRAKES Replace pads Replace brake fluid	Replace	One time Also marked: As required
CAMSHAFTS Replace	Replace	One time Also marked: As required
CLUTCH Replace	Replace	One time Also marked: As required
COOLING SYSTEM Check radiator cap operation	Inspect	One time Also marked: As required
COOLING SYSTEM Replace coolant	Replace	One time Also marked: As required
CYLINDER Replace	Replace	One time Also marked: As required
DRIVE CHAIN Replace	Replace	One time Also marked: As required
EXHAUST PIPE, SILENCER, PROTECTOR Replace	Replace	One time Also marked: As required
FRONT FORKS Replace oil seal	Replace	One time Also marked: As required
HOT STARTER, CLUTCH LEVER Inspect free play	Inspect	One time Also marked: As required
PISTON Clean	Clean	One time Also marked: As required
PISTON Replace	Replace	One time Also marked: As required
PISTON PIN Replace	Replace	One time Also marked: As required
PROTECTOR GUIDE Replace	Replace	One time Also marked: As required
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER Replace spring seat	Replace	One time Also marked: As required
SHIFT FORK, SHIFT CAM, GUIDE BAR Inspect	Inspect	One time Also marked: As required
SPARK PLUG Replace	Replace	One time Also marked: As required
STEERING HEAD Replace bearing	Replace	One time Also marked: As required
TIMING CHAIN SPROCKETS, TIMING CHAIN Replace	Replace	One time Also marked: As required
TIRE, WHEELS Inspect bearings	Inspect	One time Also marked: As required
TRANSMISSION Inspect	Inspect	One time Also marked: As required
TRANSMISSION Replace bearing	Replace	One time Also marked: As required
VALVE LIFTERS Replace	Replace	One time Also marked: As required
VALVE SPRINGS Replace	Replace	One time Also marked: As required
VALVES Replace	Replace	One time Also marked: As required

Every row above is factory schedule, straight from the chart. Intervals are shown in hrs.

Specs

From the 2008 manual's technical data section. Check yours before buying — these change between model years.

Displacement: 249 cm3 (8.76 Imp oz, 8.42 US oz)
Bore × stroke: 77.0 × 53.6 mm (3.03 × 2.11 in)
Compression ratio: 13.5 : 1
Idle speed: 1,900–2,100 r/min
Valve clearance (cold): intake: 0.10–0.15 mm (0.0039–0.0059 in)
exhaust: 0.17–0.22 mm (0.0067–0.0087 in)
Spark plug: CR8E/NGK
Plug gap: 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Engine oil: periodic change: 1.05 L (0.92 Imp qt, 1.11 US qt)
with filter: 1.15 L (1.01 Imp qt, 1.22 US qt)
total: 1.30 L (1.14 Imp qt, 1.37 US qt)
Coolant: capacity: 0.99 L (0.87 Imp qt, 1.05 US qt)
Fuel: tank: 7.0 L (1.54 Imp gal, 1.85 US gal)
Tire pressure (cold): front: 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm2, 15 psi)
rear: 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm2, 15 psi)

Legend

Y — Service this item at this interval (marked in the OEM chart)

Chart notes

1. Items marked with an asterisk in the manual should be performed by a Yamaha dealer - they need special tools, data and technical skills.
2. Calendar items (coolant, brake fluid, fuel hose) sit in the Remarks column rather than in the interval columns.

From the manual

Service life of parts varies significantly with the environment the machine runs in (rain, dirt); inspect earlier if conditions are harsh.
Periodic inspection is essential to make full use of machine performance.

Source: 2008 Yamaha YZ250F Owner's Service Manual · Chart read from the 2008 manual. Intervals change between model years — confirm against yours.

Always confirm intervals, torque specs and part numbers against your own service manual. This site is a shopping aid, not a repair manual.

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