Removal; Inspection; Assembly - Yamaha YTZ250S 1986 Service Manual

Removal
1. Remove the crankcase cover.
2. Unhook the kick spring from its post in
the crankcase. Allow it to relax. Then
remove the kick axle assembly by rotaing
the shaft counterclockwise and then pull-
ing out the entire assembly. Check the
gear teeth for wear and breakage.
Inspection
1. Inspect the teeth of the idle and kick gears
for wear or damage, replace the gear if
wear or damage is found.
2. The pressure required to move the kick
clip on the kick gear should be about 1.0
kg (2.2Ib). If the pressure required is more
or less than this amount, the kick starter
will malfunction; the kick clip must be
replaced.
Assembly
1. Slide the shaft into the case; make sure
the kick clip fits into its groove in the
crankcase.
2. Turn the kick starter return spring
clockwise and insert the hook into the
proper hole in the crankcase.
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3. After installing, check to make sure the
kick gear engages and disengages proper-
ly with the idle gear.