2000 YAMAHA YZ426F check oil

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INSP
ADJ
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
6. If the oil filter is to be replaced during this
oil change, remove the following parts
and reinstall them.
7. Install:
lOil strainer (frame) 1
lPlain washer 2
lEngine oil hose 3
lEngine oil hose clamp 4
lEngine skid plate
8. Install:
lGaskets
lOil filter drain bolt
lDrain bolt (crankcase)
lDrain bolt (frame) Replacement steps:
lRemove the exhaust pipe.
lRemove the oil filter cover 1 and oil filter
element 2.
lCheck the O-rings 3, if cracked or dam-
aged, replace them with a new one.
lInstall the oil filter element and oil filter
cover.
T R..
Oil filter cover:
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)
T R..90 Nm (9.0 m · kg, 65 ft · lb)
New
New
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb)
T R..23 Nm (2.3 m · kg, 17 ft · lb)
9. Fill:
lOil tank (frame)
10. Install:
lOil filler plug
11. Inspect:
lEngine (for oil leaks)
lOil level
Refer to “ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPEC-
TION”.
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
1.7 L (1.50 Imp qt, 1.80 US qt)
Periodic oil change:
1.5 L (1.32 Imp qt, 1.59 US qt)
With oil filter replacement:
1.6 L (1.41 Imp qt, 1.69 US qt)

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PILOT SCREW ADJUSTMENT
12. Check:
lOil pressure
Checking steps:
lSlightly loosen the oil gallery bolt 1.
lStart the engine and keep it idling until oil
starts to seep from the oil gallery bolt. If no
oil comes out after one minute, turn the
engine off so it will not seize.
lCheck oil passages, oil filter and oil pump
for damage or leakage.
lStart the engine after solving the prob-
lem(s) and recheck the oil pressure.
lTighten the oil gallery bolt to specification.
T R..
Oil gallery bolt:
18 Nm (1.8 m • kg, 13 ft • lb)
PILOT SCREW ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
lPilot screw 1
* Except for USAAdjusting steps:
lTurn in the pilot screw until it is lightly
seated.
lTurn out the pilot screw by the factory-set
number of turns.
Pilot screw:
1-3/4 turns out
* 1-1/2 turns out
(for reference only)
NOTE:
To optimize the fuel flow at a smaller throt-
tle opening, each machine’s pilot screw has
been individually set at the factory. Before
adjusting the pilot screw, turn it in fully and
count the number of turns. Record this
number as the factory-set number of turns
out.

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SPROCKETS INSPECTION/DRIVE CHAIN INSPECTION
EC368000
SPROCKETS INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
lSprocket teeth a
Excessive wear ® Replace.
NOTE:
Replace the drive, driven sprockets and drive
chain as a set.
EC369002
DRIVE CHAIN INSPECTION
1. Remove:
lMaster link clip
lJoint 1
lDrive chain 2
2. Clean:
lDrive chain
Place it in kerosene, and brush off as
much dirt as possible. Then remove the
chain from the kerosene and dry the
chain.
3. Measure:
lDrive chain length (10 links) a
Out of specification ® Replace.
Drive chain length (10 links):
Limit: 152.5 mm (6.00 in)
4. Check:
lDrive chain stiffness
Clean and oil the chain and hold as
illustrated.
Stiff ® Replace drive chain.

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DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
5. Install:
lDrive chain 1
lJoint 2
lMaster link clip 3
CAUTION:
Be sure to install the master link clip to the
direction as shown.
aTurning direction
6. Lubricate:
lDrive chain
Drive chain lubricant:
SAE 10W-30 motor oil or suit-
able chain lubricants
New
EC36A060
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
2. Check:
lDrive chain slack a
Above the seal guard installation bolt.
Out of specification ® Adjust.
NOTE:
Before checking and/or adjusting, rotate the
rear wheel through several revolutions and
check the slack several times to find the tight-
est point. Check and/or adjust chain slack with
rear wheel in this “tight chain” position.
Drive chain slack:
40 ~ 50 mm (1.6 ~ 2.0 in)

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ENGOIL PUMP
INSPECTION
Oil pump
1. Inspect:
lOil pump drive gear
lOil pump driven gear
lRotor housing
lOil pump cover
Cracks/wear/damage ® Replace.
2. Measure:
lTip clearance a
Between the inner rotor 1 and the
outer rotor 2.
lSide clearance b
Between the outer rotor 2 and the rotor
housing 3.
Out of specification ® Replace the oil
pump.
Tip clearance a:
0.07 ~ 0.12 mm (0.0028 ~ 0.0047 in)
: 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Side clearance b:
0.03 ~ 0.08 mm (0.0012 ~ 0.0031 in)
: 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
3. Check:
lUnsmooth ® Repeat steps #1 and #2
or replace the defective parts.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Oil pump
1. Install:
lOil pump drive shaft 1
lWasher 2
lPin 3
lInner rotor 1 4
NOTE:
Fit the pin into the groove in the inner rotor 1.

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ENG

CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
NOTE:

l
Hold the connecting rod at top dead center
with one hand while turning the nut of the
installing tool with the other. Operate the
installing tool until the crankshaft bottoms
against the bearing.
l
Before installing the crankshaft, clean the
contacting surface of crankcase.
CAUTION:

Do not use a hammer to drive in the crank-
shaft.
2. Check:
l
Shifter operation
l
Transmission operation
Unsmooth operation
®
Repair.
3. Install:
l
Oil strainer
1

l
Bolt (oil strainer)
2

T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

4. Apply:
l
Sealant
On the crankcase (right)
1
.
NOTE:

Clean the contacting surface of crankcase (left
and right) before applying the sealant.
Quick gasket
®

:
ACC-11001-05-01
Yamaha bond No. 1215:
90890-85505

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ENG

CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
5. Install:
l
Dowel pin
1

lO-ring 2
lCrankcase (right)
To crankcase (left).
NOTE:
lFit the crankcase (right) onto the crankcase
(left). Tap lightly on the case with soft ham-
mer.
lWhen installing the crankcase, the connect-
ing rod should be positioned at TDC (top
dead center).
6. Tighten:
lHose guide 1
lClutch cable holder 2
lBolt (crankcase)
NOTE:
Tighten the crankcase tightening bolts in
stage, using a crisscross pattern.
7. Install:
lOil delivery pipe
lO-ring
lBolt (oil delivery pipe)
8. Install:
lTiming chain
lTiming chain guide (rear)
lPlate washer
lBolt (timing chain guide)
9. Remove:
lSealant
Forced out on the cylinder mating sur-
face.
10. Apply:
lEngine oil
To the crank pin, bearing and oil deliv-
ery hole.
11. Check:
lCrankshaft and transmission operation.
Unsmooth operation ® Repair.
New
T R..12 Nm (1.2 m · kg, 8.7 ft · lb)
New
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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ENGTRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM, SHIFT FORK
EC4H4801
Shift fork, shift cam and segment
1. Inspect:
lShift fork 1
Wear/damage/scratches ® Replace.
2. Inspect:
lShift cam 1
lSegment 2
Bend/wear/damage ® Replace.
3. Check:
lShift fork movement
Unsmooth operation ® Replace shift
fork.
NOTE:
For a malfunctioning shift fork, replace not only
the shift fork itself but the two gears each adja-
cent to the shift fork.
EC4H5212
Transmission
1. Install:
l5th pinion gear (21T) 1
l3rd pinion gear (18T) 2
lCollar 3
l4th pinion gear (22T) 4
l2nd pinion gear (18T) 5
To main axle 6.
NOTE:
lApply the molybdenum disulfide oil on the
4th and 5th pinion gears inner circumference
and on the end surface.
lApply the molybdenum disulfide oil on the
2nd and 3rd pinion gears inner circumfer-
ence.