2000 YAMAHA YZ426F light

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INSP
ADJ
LUBRICATION
EC36a041
LUBRICATION
To ensure smooth operation of all compo-
nents, lubricate your machine during setup,
after break-in, and after every race.
1All control cable
2Brake and clutch lever pivots
3Shift pedal pivot
4Footrest pivot
5Throttle-to-handlebar contact
6Drive chain
7Tube guide cable winding portion
8Throttle cable end
9Clutch cable end
0Decompression cable end
AAA
AAB
CC
Use Yamaha cable lube or equivalent on these
areas.
õUse SAE10W-30 motor oil or suitable chain lubri-
cants.
‚Lubricate the following areas with high quality,
lightweight lithium-soap base grease.
CAUTION:
Wipe off any excess grease, and avoid get-
ting grease on the brake discs.

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INSP
ADJ
ELECTRICAL/SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
EC370000
ELECTRICAL
EC371001
SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
1. Remove:
lSpark plug
2. Inspect:
lElectrode 1
Wear/damage ® Replace.
lInsulator color 2
Normal condition is a medium to light
tan color.
Distinctly different color ® Check the
engine condition.
NOTE:
When the engine runs for many hours at low
speeds, the spark plug insulator will become
sooty, even if the engine and carburetor are in
good operating condition.
3. Measure:
lPlug gap a
Use a wire gauge or thickness gauge.
Out of specification ® Regap.
4. Clean the plug with a spark plug cleaner
if necessary.
Spark plug gap:
0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)
Standard spark plug:
CR8E (NGK)
U24ESR-N (DENSO)
5. Tighten:
lSpark plug
NOTE:
lBefore installing a spark plug, clean the gas-
ket surface and plug surface.
lFinger-tighten a the spark plug before
torquing to specification b.
T R..13 Nm (1.3 m · kg, 9.4 ft · lb)

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INSP
ADJ
IGNITION TIMING CHECK
IGNITION TIMING CHECK
1. Remove:
lTiming plug 1
2. Attach:
lTiming light
lInductive tachometer
To the spark plug lead.
3. Check:
lIgnition timing
Timing light:
YM-33277-A/90890-03141
Inductive tachometer
YU-8036-1
Engine tachometer:
90890-03113
Checking steps:
lStart the engine and let it warm up. Let the
engine run at the specified speed.
Engine speed:
1,700 ~ 1,900 r/min
lVisually check the stationary pointer a is
within the firing range b on the rotor.
Incorrect firing range ® Check rotor and
pickup assembly.
4. Install:
lTiming plug

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ENGCARBURETOR
4. Install:
lValve seat
lScrew (valve seat) 1
lNeedle valve 2
lFloat 3
lFloat pin 4
NOTE:
lAfter installing the needle valve to the float,
install them to the carburetor.
lCheck the float for smooth movement.
5. Install:
lPilot screw 1
lSpring 2
lWasher 3
lO-ring 4
* Except for USANote the following installation points:
lTurn in the pilot screw until it is lightly
seated.
lTurn out the pilot screw by the number of
turns recorded before removing.
Pilot screw:
1-3/4 turns out
* 1-1/2 turns out
(for reference only)
6. Install:
lFloat chamber 1
lScrew (float chamber) 2
lCable holder (throttle stop screw cable)
3
lHose holder (carburetor breather hose)
4
7. Install:
lDiaphragm (accelerator pump) 1
lSpring 2
lO-ring 3
lCover 4
lScrew (cover) 5

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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.
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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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ENGVALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
Measurement steps:
lApply Mechanic’s blueing dye (Dykem) b
to the valve face.
lInstall the valve into the cylinder head.
lPress the valve through the valve guide
and onto the valve seat to make a clear
pattern.
lMeasure the valve seat width. Where the
valve seat and valve face made contact,
blueing will have been removed.
lIf the valve seat is too wide, too narrow, or
the seat is not centered, the valve seat
must be refaced.
9. Lap:
lValve face
lValve seat
NOTE:
After refacing the valve seat or replacing the
valve and valve guide, the valve seat and
valve face should be lapped.
Lapping steps:
lApply a coarse lapping compound to the
valve face.
lApply molybdenum disulfide oil to the
valve stem.
lInstall the valve into the cylinder head.
lTurn the valve until the valve face and
valve seat are evenly polished, then clean
off all of the compound.
lApply a fine lapping compound to the
valve face and repeat the above steps.
CAUTION:
Do not let the compound enter the gap
between the valve stem and the guide.
NOTE:
For best lapping results, lightly tap the valve
seat while rotating the valve back and forth
between your hands.

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ENGVALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
4. To secure the valve cotters onto the
valve stem, lightly tap the valve tip with a
piece of wood.
CAUTION:
Hitting the valve tip with excessive force
could damage the valve.
5. Install:
lAdjusting pad 1
lValve lifter 2
NOTE:
lLubricate the valve lifters and pads with
molybdenum disulfide oil.
lValve lifter must turn smoothly when rotated
with a finger.
lBe careful to reinstall valve lifters and pads
in their original place.