2000 YAMAHA YZ426F clock

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ENG

CAMSHAFTS
Timing chain tensioner
1. Check:
l
While pressing the tensioner rod lightly
with fingers, use a thin screwdriver
1
and wind the tensioner rod up fully
clockwise.
l
When releasing the screwdriver by
pressing lightly with fingers, make sure
that the tensioner rod will come out
smoothly.
l
If not, replace the tensioner assembly.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
1. Install:
l
Exhaust camshaft
1

l
Intake camshaft
2

Installation steps:
l
Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise until
the “I” mark
a
on the rotor is aligned with
the stationary pointer
b
on the crankcase
cover.
l
Fit the timing chain
3
onto both camshaft
sprockets and install the camshafts on the
cylinder head.
NOTE:
The camshafts should be installed onto the
cylinder head so that the exhaust cam
sprocket punch mark c and the intake cam
sprocket punch mark d align with the sur-
face of the cylinder head.

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ENG

CAMSHAFTS
2. Install:
l
Timing chain tensioner
3. Turn:
l
Crankshaft
Counterclockwise several turns
4. Check:
l
Rotor “I” mark
Align with the crankcase stationary
pointer.
l
Camshaft match marks
Align with the cylinder head surface.
Out of alignment
®
Adjust.
.
l
Install the dowel pins, clips and camshaft
caps
4
.
T R..

Bolt (camshaft cap):
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)
.
Installation steps:
l
While pressing the tensioner rod lightly with
fingers, use a thin screwdriver and wind the
tensioner rod up fully clockwise.
l
With the rod fully wound and the chain ten-
sioner UP mark
a
facing upward, install the
gasket
1
and the chain tensioner
2
, and
tighten the bolt
3
to the specified torque.
T R..

Bolt (timing chain tensioner):
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)
l
Release the screwdriver, check the ten-
sioner rod to come out and tighten the
gasket
4
and the cap bolt
5
to the speci-
fied torque.
T R..

Tensioner cap bolt:
7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)
CAUTION:
Do not turn the crankshaft during the
camshaft installation. Damage or
improper valve timing will result.
NOTE:
Tighten the bolts (camshaft cap) 5 in a
crisscross pattern.
CAUTION:
The bolts (camshaft cap) must be tightened
evenly or damage to the cylinder head,
camshaft caps and camshaft will result.

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ENG

KICK AXLE AND SHIFT SHAFT
REMOVAL POINTS
EC4B3101
Kick axle assembly
1. Remove:
l
Kick axle assembly
1

NOTE:

Unhook the torsion spring
2
from the hole
a
in the crankcase.
EC4C3101
Shift guide and shift lever assembly
1. Remove:
l
Bolt (shift guide)
l
Shift guide
1

l
Shift lever assembly
2

NOTE:

The shift lever assembly is disassembled at
the same time as the shift guide.
EC4N3100
Segment
1. Remove:
l
Bolt (segment)
1

l
Segment
2

NOTE:

Turn the segment counterclockwise until it
stops and loosen the bolt.
EC4C4000
INSPECTION
EC4B4100
Kick axle and ratchet wheel
1. Check:
l
Ratchet wheel smooth movement
Unsmooth movement
®
Replace.
2. Inspect:
l
Kick axle
1

Wear/damage
®
Replace.
Kick gear, kick idle gear and ratchet wheel
1. Inspect:
l
Kick gear
1

l
Kick idle gear
2

l
Ratchet wheel
3

l
Gear teeth
a

Wear/damage
®
Replace.

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ENGKICK AXLE AND SHIFT SHAFT
EC4B5302
Kick axle assembly
1. Install:
lKick gear 1
lRatchet wheel 2
NOTE:
Align the punched mark a on the ratchet
wheel with the punched mark b on the kick
axle.
2. Install:
lTorsion spring 1
To kick axle 2.
NOTE:
Make sure the stopper a of the torsion spring
fits into the hole b on the kick axle.
3. Install:
lSpring guide 1
NOTE:
Slide the spring guide into the kick axle, make
sure the groove a in the spring guide fits on
the stopper of the torsion spring.
4. Install:
lKick axle assembly 1
lPlain washer 2
NOTE:
lApply the engine oil on the kick axle.
lSlide the kick axle assembly into the crank-
case, make sure the kick axle stopper a fit
into their home position b.
5. Hook:
lTorsion spring 1
NOTE:
Turn the torsion spring clockwise and hook
into the proper hole a in the crankcase.

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ENGCDI MAGNETO
EC4L3000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC4L3101
Rotor
1. Remove:
lNut (rotor) 1
lPlain washer
Use the rotor holding tool 2.
2. Remove:
lRotor 1
Use the flywheel puller 2.
NOTE:
When installing the flywheel puller, turn it
counterclockwise.
EC4L4000
INSPECTION
EC4L4101
CDI magneto
1. Inspect:
lRotor inner surface a
lStator outer surface b
Damage ® Inspect the crankshaft
runout and crankshaft bearing.
If necessary, replace CDI magneto and/
or stator.
EC4L4200
Woodruff key
1. Inspect:
lWoodruff key 1
Damage ® Replace.
Rotor holding tool:
YU-01235/90890-01235
Flywheel puller:
YM-01189/90890-01189
EC4L5000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
EC4L5181
CDI magneto
1. Install:
lStator 1
lBolt (stator) 2
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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TUNSETTING
EC72H002
Suspension setting
lFront fork
NOTE:
lIf any of the following symptoms is experienced with the standard position as the base, make
resetting by reference to the adjustment procedure given in the same chart.
lBefore any change, set the rear shock absorber sunken length to the standard figure 90 ~
100 mm (3.5 ~ 3.9 in).
SymptomSection
Check Adjust
JumpLarge
gapMedium
gapSmall
gap
Stiff over entire range
CCC
Compression damping
Oil level (oil amount)
SpringTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Decrease oil level by about 5 ~ 10 mm (0.2 ~ 0.4 in).
Replace with soft spring.
Unsmooth movement
over entire range
CCCC
Outer tube
Inner tube
Under bracket tightening
torqueCheck for any bends, dents, and other noticeable
scars, etc. If any, replace affected parts.
Retighten to specified torque.
Poor initial
movement
C
Rebound damping
Oil sealTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Apply grease in oil seal wall.
Soft over entire range,
bottoming out
CC
Compression damping
Oil level (oil amount)
SpringTurn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to increase
damping.
Increase oil level by about 5 ~ 10 mm (0.2 ~ 0.4 in).
Replace with stiff spring.
Stiff toward stroke end
COil level (oil amount) Decrease oil level by about 5 mm (0.2 in).
Soft toward stroke end,
bottoming out
COil level (oil amount) Increase oil level by about 5 mm (0.2 in).
Stiff initial movement
CCCCCompression dampingTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Low front, tending to
lower front posture
CC
Compression damping
Rebound damping
Balance with rear end
Oil level (oil amount)Turn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to increase
damping.
Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Set sunken length for 95 ~ 100 mm (3.7 ~ 3.9 in) when
one passenger is astride seat (lower rear posture).
Increase oil level by about 5 mm (0.2 in).
“Obtrusive” front, tend-
ing to upper front pos-
ture
CC
Compression damping
Balance with rear end
Spring
Oil lever (oil amount)Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Set sunken length for 90 ~ 95 mm (3.5 ~ 3.7 in) when
one passenger is astride seat (upper rear posture).
Replace with soft spring.
Decrease oil level by about 5 ~ 10 mm (0.2 ~ 0.4 in).

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TUNSETTING
lRear shock absorber
NOTE:
lIf any of the following symptoms is experienced with the standard position as the base, make
resetting by reference to the adjustment procedure given in the same chart.
lAdjust the rebound damping in 2-click increments or decrements.
lAdjust the low compression damping in 1-click increments or decrements.
lAdjust the high compression damping in 1/6 turn increments or decrements.
SymptomSection
Check Adjust
JumpLarge
gapMedium
gapSmall
gap
Stiff, tending to sink
CC
Rebound damping
Spring set lengthTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Set sunken length for 90 ~ 100 mm (3.5 ~ 3.9 in) when
one passenger is astride seat.
Spongy and unstable
CC
Rebound damping
Low compression damping
SpringTurn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to increase
damping.
Turn adjuster clockwise (about 1 click) to increase
damping.
Replace with stiff spring.
Heavy and dragging
CC
Rebound damping
SpringTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Replace with soft spring.
Poor road gripping
C
Rebound damping
Low compression damping
High compression damp-
ing
Spring set length
SpringTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Turn adjuster clockwise (about 1 clicks) to increase
damping.
Turn adjuster clockwise (about 1/6 clicks) to increase
damping.
Set sunken length for 90 ~ 100 mm (3.5 ~ 3.9 in) when
one passenger is astride seat.
Replace with soft spring.
Bottoming out
CC
High compression damp-
ing
Spring set length
SpringTurn adjuster clockwise (about 1/6 turn) to increase
damping.
Set sunken length for 90 ~ 100 mm (3.5 ~ 3.9 in) when
one passenger in astride seat.
Replace with stiff spring.
Bouncing
CC
Rebound damping
SpringTurn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to increase
damping.
Replace with soft spring.
Stiff travel
CC
High compression damp-
ing
Spring set length
SpringTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 1/6 turn) to
decrease damping.
Set sunken length for 95 ~ 100 mm (3.7 ~ 3.9 in) when
one passenger is astride seat.
Replace with soft spring.