❱❘ Reassembling the central crankcase assembly30 Table of contents TIGHTENING TORQUES .........34 FORWARD ............2 INJECTOR BODY ..........36 TOOL LIST ............3 Clean injector body ........36 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION......4 ❱❘ Material ..............36 ENGINE .............. 4 ❱❘ Put down the injector body ........ 36 FRAME ...............
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ENGINE 250 SEF 300 SEF Type Liquid cooled single cylinder 4 strokes engine Displacement 249.4 CC 303.7 CC Bore / Stroke 78/52,2mm 84 / 54.8mm Compression ratio 13 :1 12.4:1 Fuel Without lead 95 or 98 4 valves, DOHC driven by tooth type chain Valve timing Admission valve diameter 31mm...
STANDARD ADJUSTMENT FORK Original settings – Fork KAYABA USD Ø48 mm Compression Comfort 20 clicks back Standard 12 clicks back Sport 8 clicks back Rebound Comfort 18 clicks back Standard 12 clicks back Sport 10 clicks back Spring Rider weight : 65-75 kg 4.0N/mm Rider weight : 75-85 kg 4.2N/m...
STANDARD ADJUSTMENT SHOCK ABSORBER Racing Settings – KAYABA shock absorber Low-speed compression Comfort 20 clicks back Standard 14 clicks back Sport 12 clicks back High-speed compression Comfort 2,5 turns back Standard 1.5 turns back Sport 1 turn back Rebound Comfort 15 clicks back Standard 13 clicks back...
REMOVING / REISTALLING THE ENGINE REMOVING THE ENGINE WARNING To remove the engine, you must remove the swing arm axle, the swing arm and the rear wheel. To keep the bike from falling, remember to support the chassis with an appropriate jack. Drain (refer to the owner’s manual) •...
ENGINE For additional details refer to the parts catalog 250 SEF _ 300 SEF REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD Remove the spark plug. • Remove the valve cover. • Remove the three valve cover screws. • WARNING These three screws are equipped with o-rings. Ref: 0900 ❱❘...
ENGINE ❱❘ Removing the camshafts • Unscrew the eight screws from the shaft bearing cap cam following the order shown in the picture. • Remove the bearing cap. • Remove the exhaust camshaft retaining clip. • Remove the exhaust camshaft. •...
INDIVIDUAL PARTS INSPECTION ENGINE TOP END CONTROLS ❱❘ Inspection of the cylinder for wear Measure the inside diameter of the cylinder when it is cold. Inspect the inside of the cylinder for any scratches or other evidence of abnormal wear. If the cylinder is badly damaged or worn it should be replaced.
INDIVIDUAL PARTS INSPECTION ❱❘ Piston wear • Using a micrometer measure the outside diameter of the piston [A] 10mm [B] above the bottom of the piston and at right angles to the axis of the piston. If the outer diameter of the piston is below the tolerance it must be replaced.
Page 15
INDIVIDUAL PARTS INSPECTION Check the camshafts for wear • Remove the camshafts. • Measure the heights [A] of the camshaft lobes with a micrometer. If the cams are worn beyond the limits, replace the cams. Camshaft height limit 250 Exhaust: 32.10 mm Intake: 32.40 mm Camshaft height limit 300 Exhaust: 32,10 mm...
INDIVIDUAL PARTS INSPECTION ❱❘ Cylinder head inspection Inspect the cylinder head for flatness • Place the cylinder head on the workbench. • Using a precision straight edge [A] and a feeler gauge check the head for warpage; check in several places as shown in the photo.
REASSEMBLING THE TOP END OF THE ENGINE ❱❘ Reassemble the piston • Install the piston rings on the piston with the end gaps as shown in the photo, the compression ring goes in the top groove and the oil control ring goes in the bottom groove. A Lower expander end gap B Lower piston ring end gap C Upper expander end gap...
REASSEMBLING THE TOP END OF THE ENGINE • Install the wrist pin into the piston and connecting rod using the tool and lightly tapping with a hammer. • Install the opposite circlip, using the special tool. • Install the cylinder over the piston using an appropriate ring compressor •...
REASSEMBLING THE TOP END OF THE ENGINE ❱❘ Valve timing • Beware if the tool number 1819 is still properly installed. • Install the intake cam. • Install the exhaust cam. (see the picture for how to set the timing marks) •...
Page 20
REASSEMBLING THE TOP END OF THE ENGINE Install the camshaft retaining cover. (pay • careful attention to the tightening order). Camshaft retaining cover torque 10Nm WARNING The screw n°1 is a M6 X 35 • Install the camshaft chain tensioner using a new gasket.
REASSEMBLING THE TOP END OF THE ENGINE ❱❘ Valve clearance • The valve clearance must be checked when the engine is cold. • Remove the spark plug and the valve cover. • Remove the timing plug from the crankcase. • Install special tool number 1819. •...
DISASSEMBLING COVER DISASSEMBLING THE RIGHT SIDE ❱❘ Clutch dismantling Install special tool number 1819. • WARNING Only use this tool for disassembling the clutch, do not use it to remove the hub fixing nut. • Remove the 4 screws that retain the clutch cover.
DISASSEMBLING COVER ❱❘ Disassembling and inspecting the water pump • Drain the coolant by removing screw [A]. • Remove the screws from the water pump housing. • Remove the water pump impeller using a 10 mm socket. WARNING If the seal is leaking, coolant will come out of the weep hole (see picture).
DISASSEMBLING COVER ❱❘ Removing the clutch hub and the clutch basket • Drain the engine oil and the engine coolant. • Remove the clutch housing. (see disassembling the right side paragraph) • Remove the clutch. (see clutch removal paragraph) • Remove the clutch release bearing assembly.
DISASSEMBLING COVER WARNING There is a sense • Install the special friction disc. • Install all the metal and friction discs. • Reinstall the clutch release bearing assembly, the clutch spring holder in the reverse order of their removal. Torque the clutch screws to: 10Nm •...
DISASSEMBLING COVER ❱❘ Removing the rotor • Use the special rotor holding tool number 4753. • Remove the rotor fixing nut. • Remove the flywheel using special tool number R462. • Remove the two starter shafts along with the starter gears. •...
DISASSEMBLING COVER ❱❘ Reassembling the ignition case • Install the free wheel gear. • Reinstall the two starter shafts and their gears. • Visually inspect the oil seal on the oil centrifuge. • Use special tool number 1818 to screw the oil centrifuge.
DISASSEMBLING CRANKCASES CRANKSHAFT - TRANSMISSION - CENTRAL CRANKCASES ❱❘ Disassembling the transmission and the crankshaft • Remove the engine from the frame (see the engine removal chapter). • Remove the top end (see the top end chapter). • Remove the ignition components (see the ignition chapter).
DISASSEMBLING CRANKCASES • Remove the right side crankcase. • Remove the crankshaft. • Remove the counter balancer assembly. • Remove the shifting fork shafts. • Remove the gear selector drum. • Remove the shift forks. Remove the remaining transmission components. ❱❘...
DISASSEMBLING CRANKCASES ❱❘ Checking the crankshaft Radial play of the big end bearing • Place the crankshaft in a set of V blocks and install a dial indicator as shown [A]. • Push the rod [B] in the direction of the indicator and then push it in the opposite direction.
DISASSEMBLING CRANKCASES ❱❘ Checking the crankcase • Inspect the general condition of the center WARNING During the rebuild, replace all seals (paper, seal, o-ring…). crankcases for wear and cracks. Replace the center crankcase if necessary. • Inspect the condition of all the bearings. Replace the bearings if necessary.
Page 32
CARTERS CENTRAUX / VILEBREQUIN / TRANSMISSION • Install the 2 centering pins and the wash on the secondary shaft. WARNING: During the replacement of the gearbox or the crankcase on the 250-300 4t engines, it is necessary to check the side play of the primary shaft and adjust it if it is necessary INSPECTION OF THE PRIMARY SHAFT SIDE...
Page 33
REASSEMBLING CRANKCASES • On the right hand case make sure the breather jet is in place. • Place the right case on the left case previously fabricated. • Install the 13 screws that retain the two halves together. Torque the 13 center crankcase screws to: 10 •...
Page 34
REASSEMBLING CRANKCASES • Install the fixing nuts on the crankshaft and the transmission input shaft. • Apply the proper torque these fixing nuts. • Install special tool number 1817 and torque the crankshaft fixing nut. Torque the crankshaft fixing nut to: 120 Nm. •...
INJECTOR BODY Clean injector body ❱❘ Material • MOTUL Net Carb or parts cleaner • Allen keys of 2.5 • Screwdriver with 7mm dowel Wrench of 8 ❱❘ Put down the injector body • Remove the seat • Remove the fuel tank •...
Page 38
INJECTOR BODY • Disconnect each connector • Visually inspect the connector • Clean with carb cleaner or universal product cleaner • Blow 250/300 SEF...
INJECTOR BODY ❱❘ Clean of injector body • Clean the injector body with Net Carburetor • Make sure you clean perfectly the edge of the mixture throttle on each side by opening it completely • Clean the injector • Blow ❱❘...
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CHECKING ❱❘ 1- Fan control Disconnect the fan wiring harness. • Connect a 12V battery directly to the • fan has shown on the diagram. Make sure the fan turns correctly • without any hard point or unnatural noise.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CHECKING ❱❘ 4-Fall sensor control Remove the sensor from its location, • leaving me connected to the electrical harness. Using a multimeter , measure the • output voltage of the angle sensor. Positive plug on the blue wire and negative on the black wire.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CHECKING ❱❘ 7-Map sensor control Check the output voltage of the sensor. • Connect the multimeter to the sensor • (harness side) between terminal N°3 (positive) and terminal N°4 (negative). Then, between terminal N°1 (positive) and terminal N°4 (negative). Sensor output voltage : Between 3 and 5 V ❱❘...
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CHECKING ❱❘ 9-Stepper motor control Checking the stepeper motor coils. • Connect the multimeter to the sensor • (harness side) between terminal N°A and terminal N°D. Then, between the terminal N°B and terminal N°C. There must be continuity between the terminals ;...
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CHECKING ❱❘ 12-Checking the alternator Checking the resistance of the • alternator windings. Connect the multimeter between each phase of the alternator (yellow wire) an measure the resistance. Winding resistance: 0.44Ω +/- 15% Checking the alternator output voltage. •...
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CHECKING ❱❘ 14-Water sensor control Drain the coolant. • Remove the temperature probe. • Immerse the sensor in a container • filled with coolant Immerse a thermometer in the liquid • to check its temperature. Heat the liquid slowly and check the •...
INJECTION SYSTEM P R E S E N T A T I O N 1.1- Injection system Your Sherco is equipped with a Synerject injection system that is composed of a M3C computer, a Ø 42mm throttle body, a special ignition system and a special harness. N°...
INJECTION SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYNERJECT Picture 1 : Synerject M3C Computer Picture 2 : Synerject injector body Ø42mm N° DESIGNATION Stepper motor (Idle management and engine braking) I Injector TMAP sensor (Air temperature/air pressure) TPS: Butterfly position sensor 1.2- Description Exxodiag diagnostic Tools référence 4967 The diagnostic tool allows you to perform diagnostic operations, make updates to the injection mapping and to determine certain information (serial number of the motorcycle, number of hours of operation, etc.).
INJECTION SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYNERJECT 1.4- Installation of the diagnostic tool In case of problem during the installation please contact EXWOTEST at +33 (0)4 50 02 34 34 or by mail to courrierxxotest.com. A- Installing the software and drivers • Open the installation CD on your computer •...
Page 53
INJECTION SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYNERJECT • Click on « Next ». • Click on « Install ». • Installation in progress.
Page 54
INJECTION SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYNERJECT • Check the box « Start the driver installation » and click on « Finish ». • The following window will open. Read the terms of the license agreement. Check the box « I accept the terms of the license agreement » and click on «...
Page 55
INJECTION SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYNERJECT • The following window will open. Click on « Finish ». The installation is complete B- Connect the « MUXDIAG II » cable and its interface to a USB port on your computer Connect the cable to the diagnostic connector of the motorcycle. Make sure the «...
2.1- Connection with Keyless system Sherco had a Keyless system on its motorcycles which allows the bike to switch on without any key and switch off automatically after 30secondes of non-use. This last point blocks the diagnostic, this is why it is necessary to follow the steps down below before doing it.
Page 57
INJECTION SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYNERJECT Information : To set up the connection with the motorcycle, the motorcycle must be switched on (On). To navigate through the different menus, the USB cable with the «MUXDIAG II» device only may be connected to the computer.. Run the software using the icon The following menu will come up Update and...
INJECTION SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYNERJECT Software settings : configuration menu 2.2- In this menu, you can modify : • The diagnostic plug. You can refresh the list by hitting the button. The number must match the number of the « MUXDIAG II » device. •...
INJECTION SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYNERJECT 2.3- Update menu and synchronization A- In this menu, you can update the diagnostic software tool • To determine whether an update is available, check that you have an Internet connection, and then click on the following icon •...
Page 60
INJECTION SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYNERJECT • Click on to start downloading the update. • The following message will come up • Click on to start installation • Resume the installation process -> page 41. It is not necessary to restart the installation of the drivers B- Configuration of Internet access parameters It may be necessary to set up a proxy server to access the Internet •...
SYNERJECT Using the sofware 2.4- Diagnostic menu and injection mapping update General • Click on « Sherco ». • Click on « M3C ». • You get the following menu : A- Identification You can check the identification of the following (serial number, hours of operation,...
Page 62
INJECTION SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYNERJECT B- Parameter measurements general parameters (speed, pressure, stepper, etc) 1- Engine information Displayed below are the main system values : Details : - Stepper Position: The air valve (stepper) opening value -> 35 < < 75 If the value is too low: there could be an air leak at the engine air intake If the value is too high: there could be dirt in the injector butterfly area Note : The correct air valve motor value should be 15mm and 2mm with the motor idling and at 80°C.
INJECTION SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYNERJECT 2- Other less frequently used values appear in the windows Throttle position : - The adjustment value for the minimum throttle butterfly opening should be (in V): 0.4<0.5V<0.6 Miscellaneous : - Manifold Pressure (mb): pressure at the injector nozzle body measured by the TMAP sensor -Engine synchronization status: engine cycle recognition.
INJECTION SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYNERJECT You can get the details of the default by clicking on the default display : Record the defaults and exit the menu by clicking on this icon Note : Transient default/permanent default : a transient default becomes permanent after a certain number of engine cycles of the following components (injector, fuel pump, etc).
Page 65
INJECTION SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYNERJECT The following screen will appear: Confirm by clicking on this icon 2- Return to the menu « reading default codes » Check and make sure that the defaults are the same as before. Check/replace the defective parts.
INJECTION SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYNERJECT E- Test the actuators In addition to reading default codes you can also check some of the system components 1- Ignition coil When you launch the ignition coil test, the following message will appear The system is not able to detect an ignition coil failure with the engine stopped. The test results will be the same if the coil is faulty or not.
Page 67
INJECTION SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYNERJECT 2- Injector This is the same type of test as with ignition coil. Make sure that the injector issues a snap when activated. 3- Fuel pump / fan / stepper For the fuel pump, the fan and the stepper (air valve) perform a standard test. If there is a default it twill appear as a classic default.
INJECTION SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYNERJECT Stepper default: In the event of a reoccurring default, check/change the defective parts. Note : The fan test is meaningless if the bike is not equipped with a fan F- Updating the computer By using the diagnostic tool it is possible to make updates to the injection mapping (calibration). An example would be the fitting of a racing silencer or there is an update from the factory.
Page 69
INJECTION SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYNERJECT Confirm by clicking on this icon Select the calibration file (.mot) that was previously downloaded and click open. 4- The file is being downloaded WARNING ! DO NOT TURN OFF THE MOTORCYCLE DURING THE DOWNLOAD OPERATION (FLASH) DO NOT ABRUPTLY STOP THE FLASH DOWNLOAD PROCESS THERE IS A RISK OF IRREPAIRABLE DAMAGE TO THE COMPUTER...
INJECTION SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYNERJECT Note: Serial number information and operating hours are not reset during a calibration update. 7- Start the motorcycle and make sure that the engine parameters are normal (idle, stepper opening, etc). G- Screen printing function If you are communicating with technical support and need help identifying potential problems you can perform a screen print operation by pressing F10 on your keyboard.