2000 YAMAHA WR 400F engine coolant

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ADJ

COOLANT REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:

Take care so that coolant does not splash
on painted surfaces. If it splashes, wash it
away with water.
1. Place a container under the engine.
2. Remove:
l
Seat
Refer to ”SEAT FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section in the CHAPTER 4.
3. Disconnect:
l
Coolant reservoir hose
1

Drain the coolant completely.
4. Connect:
l
Coolant reservoir hose
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5. Remove:
l
Engine guard
1

l
Coolant drain bolt
2

6. Remove:
l
Radiator cap
Drain the coolant completely.
7. Clean:
l
Cooling system
Thoroughly flush the cooling system
with clean tap water.
8. Install:
l
Copper washer
l
Coolant drain bolt
l
Engine guard
9. Fill:
l
Radiator
l
Engine
To specified level.
Recommended coolant:
High quality ethylene glycol
anti-freeze containing
anti-corrosion for
aluminum engine
Coolant
1 and water
(soft water) 2 mixing ratio:
50%/50%
Coolant capacity:
1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
New
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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ADJ
RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION
CAUTION:
lDo not mix more than one type of ethyl-
ene glycol antifreeze containing corro-
sion inhibitors for aluminum engine.
lDo not use water containing impurities or oil.
10. Install:
lRadiator cap
11. Fill:
lCoolant reservoir tank
Midway b between maximum and min-
imum marks on the tank.
12. Install:
lCoolant reservoir cap
13. Start the engine and let it warm up for
several minutes.
14. Turn off the engine and inspect the cool-
ant level.
Refer to “COOLANT LEVEL INSPEC-
TION” section.
NOTE:
Before checking the coolant level wait a few
minutes until the coolant settles.Handling notes of coolant:
The coolant is harmful so it should be han-
dled with special care.
WARNING
lWhen coolant splashes to your eye.
Thoroughly wash your eye with water
and see your doctor.
lWhen coolant splashes to your
clothes.
Quickly wash it away with water and
then with soap.
lWhen coolant is swallowed.
Quickly make him vomit and take him
to a doctor.
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EC355000
RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
lSeal (radiator cap) 1
lValve and valve seat 2
Crack/damage ® Replace.
Fur deposits 3 ® Clean or replace.

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ADJIDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT/
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
EC35M021
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
1. Start the engine and thoroughly warm it
up.
2. Adjust:
lIdle speed
Adjustment steps:
lAdjust the pilot screw.
Refer to “PILOT SCREW ADJUSTMENT”
section.
lTurn the throttle stop screw 1 until the
engine runs at the lowest possible speed.
To increase idle speed ®
Turn the throttle stop screw 1 in a.
To decrease idle speed ®
Turn the throttle stop screw 1 out b.
Engine idling speed:
1,700 ~ 1,900 r/min
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
lThe valve clearance should be adjusted
when the engine is cool to the touch.
lThe piston must be at Top Dead Center
(T.D.C.) on compression stroke to check or
adjust the valve clearance.
1. Remove:
lSeat
lSide covers
lAir scoops
lFuel tank
Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section in the CHAPTER 4.
2. Drain:
lCoolant
Refer to “COOLANT REPLACEMENT”
section.
3. Remove:
lRADIATOR
Refer to “RADIATOR” section in the
CHAPTER 4.
lEngine stay (upper)
lCylinder head breather hose
lCylinder head cover
lSpark plug cap
Refer to “CYLINDER HEAD COVER”
section in the CHAPTER 4.

ENG

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RADIATOR
EC450001
RADIATOR

For USA, CDN
õ
Except for USA, CDN
Extent of removal:
1
Radiator removal
2
Coolant reservoir removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
RADIATOR REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Drain the coolant. Refer to “COOLANT REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Seat, fuel tank and side Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section.
Exhaust pipe Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section.
1 Engine guard 1
2 Panel 2 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
(Except for USA, CDN)
3 Clamp 8
4 Radiator (right) 1
5 Hose 2 1
6 Hose 3 1
7 Hose 4 1
8 Pipe 2/O-ring 1/1
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OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER
(RIGHT)
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER (RIGHT)
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER (RIGHT)
Extent of removal:1 Oil filter removal2 Water pump removal
3 Crankcase (right) removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP
AND CRANKCASE COVER
(RIGHT) REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Drain the engine oil. Refer to “ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Drain the coolant. Refer to “COOLANT REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Exhaust pipe Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section in the CHAPTER 3.
Brake pedal Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” section.
Clutch cover Refer to “CLUTCH” section.
1 Oil filter cover 1
Refer to “ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
2 Oil filter 1
3 Coolant pipe 2 1
4 Water pump housing 1
5 Pin 2
6 Oil delivery pipe 1
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CHASREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
EC580000
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Extent of removal:1 Rear shock absorber removal2 Rear shock absorber disassembly
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Seat, fitting band and side covers Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section in the CHAPTER 4.
Silencer Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section in the CHAPTER 4.
Drain the coolant. Refer to “COOLANT REPLACENENTR ”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Coolant reservoir Refer to “RADIATOR” section in the
CHAPTER 4.
1 Tail light connector 2
2 Band 2
3 Bolt (brake reservoir tank) 1
4 Clamp (air cleaner joint) 1 Only loosening.
5 Rear frame 1
6 Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay arm) 1Hold the swingarm.
7 Bolt (rear shock absorber-frame) 1
8 Rear shock absorber 1
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
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