2000 YAMAHA YZ426F check engine

EC040001
IMPORTANT NOTICE
THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED STRICTLY
FOR COMPETITION USE, ONLY ON A
CLOSED COURSE. It is illegal for this
machine to be operated on any public street,
road, or highway. Off-road use on public lands
may also be illegal. Please check local regula-
tions before riding.
1. THIS MACHINE IS TO BE OPERATED
BY AN EXPERIENCED RIDER ONLY.
Do not attempt to operate this machine
at maximum power until you are totally
familiar with its characteristics.
2. THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED TO BE
RIDDEN BY THE OPERATOR ONLY.
Do not carry passengers on this
machine.
3. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE
APPAREL.
When operating this machine, always
wear an approved helmet with goggles
or a face shield. Also wear heavy boots,
gloves, and protective clothing. Always
wear proper fitting clothing that will not
be caught in any of the moving parts or
controls of the machine.
4. ALWAYS MAINTAIN YOUR MACHINE
IN PROPER WORKING ORDER.
For safety and reliability, the machine
must be properly maintained. Always
perform the pre-operation checks indi-
cated in this manual. Correcting a
mechanical problem before you ride may
prevent an accident.
5. GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
Always turn off the engine while refuel-
ing. Take care to not spill any gasoline
on the engine or exhaust system. Never
refuel in the vicinity of an open flame, or
while smoking.
SAFETY INFORMATION

EC0A0000
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
.......................................... 1-1
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
.................... 1-2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
................... 1-3
CHECKING OF CONNECTION
................ 1-5
SPECIAL TOOLS
...................................... 1-6
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
........................... 1-9
FUEL
....................................................... 1-12
STARTING AND BREAK-IN
................... 1-13
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
..................... 1-17
CLEANING AND STORAGE
.................. 1-18
CHAPTER 2
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
.................. 2-1
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
......... 2-4
GENERAL TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
.................................. 2-18
DEFINITION OF UNITS
.......................... 2-18
LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS
................... 2-19
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
................ 2-21
CHAPTER 3
REGULAR INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
................... 3-1
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE
........................................ 3-4
ENGINE
..................................................... 3-5
CHASSIS
................................................. 3-24
ELECTRICAL
.......................................... 3-45

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GEN
INFO
SPECIAL TOOLS
YM-33975, 90890-01403 Ring nut wrench
This tool is used when tighten the steering ring nut to
specification.YM-33975 90890-01403
YM-1423, 90890-01423 Damper rod holder
Use this tool to remove and install the damper rod.YM-1423 90890-01423
YM-01442, 90890-01442 Fork seal driver
This tool is used when install the fork oil seal.YM-01442 90890-01442
YU-03112, 90890-03112 Yamaha pocket tester
Use this tool to inspect the coil resistance, output
voltage and amperage.YU-03112 90890-03112
YU-8036-1
90890-03113Inductive tachometer
Engine tachometer
This tool is needed for observing engine rpm.YU-8036-1 90890-03113
YM-33277-A, 90890-03141 Timing light
This tool is necessary for checking ignition timing.YM-33277-A 90890-03141
YM-04019, 90890-04019
YM-04108, 90890-04108Valve spring compressor
Attachment
This tool needed to remove and install the valve
assemblies.YM-04019
YM-0410890890-04019
90890-04108
YM-91042, 90890-04086 Clutch holding tool
This tool is used to hold the clutch when removing or
installing the clutch boss securing nut.YM-91042 90890-04086
YM-4116, 90890-04116
YM-4097, 90890-04097Valve guide remover
Intake (4.5 mm)
Exhaust (5.0 mm)
This tool is needed to remove and install the valve
guide.YM-4116
YM-409790890-04116
90890-04097
Part number Tool name/How to use Illustration

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GEN
INFO
STARTING AND BREAK-IN
EC190000
STARTING AND BREAK-IN
WARNING
Never start or run the engine in a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are poisonous;
they can cause loss of consciousness and
death in a very short time. Always operate
the machine in a well-ventilated area.
CAUTION:
lThe carburetor on this motorcycle has a
built-in accelerator pump. Therefore,
when starting the engine, do not operate
the throttle or the spark plug will foul.
lUnlike a two-stroke engine, this engine
cannot be kick started when the throttle is
open because the kick starter may kick
back. Also, if the throttle is open the air/
fuel mixture may be too lean for the
engine to start.
lNever use the decompression lever after
the engine is started. The engine may be
damaged if you use the decompression
lever while it is running.
lBefore starting the machine, perform the
checks in the pre-operation check list.
EC191001
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
1. Inspect the coolant level.
2. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
3. Shift the transmission into neutral.
4. Fully open the cold starter knob.
5. Without pulling in the decompression
lever, slowly depress the kick starter until
the compression stroke is found. When
considerable resistance of the kick starter
is felt, the engine is on the compression
stroke. If the engine is on the exhaust
stroke, resistance will only be felt when
the kick starter is initially depressed, not
through the entire range of depression
(as when the engine is on the compres-
sion stroke); therefore, depress the kick
starter a few more times.

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GEN
INFO
EC194001
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
1. Before starting the engine, fill the fuel
tank with the fuel.
2. Perform the pre-operation checks on the
machine.
3. Start and warm up the engine. Check the
idle speed, and check the operation of
the controls and the “ENGINE STOP”
button. Then, restart the engine and
check its operation within no more than 5
minutes after it is restarted.
4. Operate the machine in the lower gears
at moderate throttle openings for five to
eight minutes.
5. Check how the engine runs when the
motorcycle is ridden with the throttle 1/4
to 1/2 open (low to medium speed) for
about one hour.
6. Restart the engine and check the opera-
tion of the machine throughout its entire
operating range. Restart the machine
and operate it for about 10 to 15 more
minutes. The machine will now be ready
to race.
CAUTION:
lAfter the break-in or before each race,
you must check the entire machine for
loose fittings and fasteners as per
“TORQUE-CHECK POINTS”.
Tighten all such fasteners as required.
lWhen any of the following parts have
been replaced, they must be broken in.
CYLINDER AND CRANKSHAFT:
About one hour of break-in operation is
necessary.
PISTON, RING, VALVES, CAMSHAFTS
AND GEARS:
These parts require about 30 minutes of
break-in operation at half-throttle or less.
Observe the condition of the engine care-
fully during operation.
STARTING AND BREAK-IN

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GEN
INFO
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
EC1A0012
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
Frame construction
Combined seat and tank
Engine mounting
Steering Steering shaft to
handlebar
Suspension Front Steering shaft to front
fork
Rear For link type
Rear Installation of shock
absorber
Rear Installation of swing-
arm
Wheel Installation of wheel Front
Rear
Brake Front
Rear
Fuel systemFrame to rear frame
Fuel tank to frame
Frame to engine
Steering shaft to frame
Steering shaft to handle crown
Handle crown to handlebar
Front fork to handle crown
Front fork to under bracket
Assembly of links
Link to frame
Link to shock absorber
Link to swingarm
Shock absorber to frame
Tightening of pivot shaft
Tightening of front axle
Tightening of axle holder
Tightening of rear axle
Wheel to sprocket
Caliper to front fork
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Master cylinder to handlebar
Tightening of air bleeder
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Master cylinder to frame
Tightening of air bleeder
Fuel tank to fuel cock
NOTE:
Concerning the tightening torque, refer to
“MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS” section
in the CHAPTER 2.

SPEC
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Rear brake reservoir tank and frame M6 ´ 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Rear brake hose union bolt (caliper) M10 ´ 1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Rear brake hose union bolt (master cylinder)M10 ´ 1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Rear wheel axle and nut M20 ´ 1.5 1 125 12.5 90
Driven sprocket and wheel hub M8 ´ 1.25 6 42 4.2 30
Nipple (spoke) – 72 3 0.3 2.2
Disc cover and rear brake caliper M6 ´ 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Protector and rear brake caliper M6 ´ 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Engine mounting:
Engine bracket and frame M8 ´ 1.25 7 34 3.4 24
Engine and frame (front) M10 ´ 1.25 1 69 6.9 50
Engine and frame (upper) M10 ´ 1.25 1 55 5.5 40
Engine and frame (lower) M10 ´ 1.25 1 69 6.9 50
Pivot shaft and nut M16 ´ 1.5 1 85 8.5 61
Relay arm and swingarm M14 ´ 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Relay arm and connecting rod M14 ´ 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Connecting rod and frame M14 ´ 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Rear shock absorber and frame M10 ´ 1.25 1 56 5.6 40
Rear shock absorber and relay arm M10 ´ 1.25 1 53 5.3 38
Rear frame and frame M8 ´ 1.25 3 26 2.6 19
Swingarm and brake hose holder M5 ´ – 4 4 0.4 2.9
Drive chain tensioner mounting M8 ´ 1.25 2 19 1.9 13
Chain support and swingarm M6 ´ 1.0 3 7 0.7 5.1
Seal guard and swingarm M5 ´ 0.8 4 4 0.4 2.9
Fuel tank mounting M6 ´ 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Fuel tank and fuel cock M6 ´ 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel tank and seat set bracket M6 ´ 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel tank and hooking screw (fitting band) M6 ´ 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel tank and fuel tank bracket M6 ´ 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Seat mounting M8 ´ 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Side cover mounting M6 ´ 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Air scoop and fuel tank M6 ´ 1.0 4 4 0.4 2.9
Air scoop and radiator panel (lower) M6 ´ 1.0 2 4 0.4 2.9
Rear fender mounting M6 ´ 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1

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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
EC300000
REGULAR INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
EC310022
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
The following schedule is intended as a general guide to maintenance and lubrication. Bear in mind
that such factors as weather, terrain, geographical location, and individual usage will alter the
required maintenance and lubrication intervals. If you are a doubt as to what intervals to follow in
maintaining and lubricating your machine, consult your Yamaha dealer.
ItemAfter
break-inEvery
race
Every
third
(or
500 km)Every
fifth
(or
1,000 km)
As re-
quiredRemarks
ENGINE OIL
Replace
cc
OIL FILTER
Replace
cc
VALVES
Check the valve clearances.
Inspect
Replace
cc
c
c
The engine must be cold.
Check the valve seats and
valve stems for wear.
VALVE SPRINGS
Inspect
Replace
c
c
Check the free length and
the tilt.
VALVE LIFTERS
Inspect
Replace
c
c
Check for scratches and
wear.
CAMSHAFTS
Inspect
Replace
c
c
Inspect the camshaft sur-
face.
CAMSHAFT SPROCKETS
Inspect
Replace
c
c
Check for wear on the
teeth and for damage.
PISTON
Inspect
Clean
Replace
cc
c
c
Inspect crack
Remove carbon
PISTON RING
Inspect
Replace
c
cc
Check ring end gap
PISTON PIN
Inspect
Replace
c
c
CYLINDER HEAD
Inspect and clean
Retighten
c
Remove carbon
Change gasket
CYLINDER
Inspect and clean
Replace
c
c
Inspect score marks
Inspect wear
CLUTCH
Inspect and adjust
Replace
cc
c
Inspect housing, friction
plate, clutch plate and
spring
TRANSMISSION
Inspect
Replace bearing
c
c
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