2000 YAMAHA YZ426F engine

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COOLANT REPLACEMENT
EC353011
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
WARNING

Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot.
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:
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Engine guard
1

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Coolant drain bolt
2

3. Remove:
l
Radiator cap
Drain the coolant completely.
4. Clean:
l
Cooling system
Thoroughly flush the cooling system
with clean tap water.
5. Install:
l
Copper washer
l
Coolant drain bolt
l
Engine guard
New
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

6. 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)

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RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION
CAUTION:

l
Do not mix more than one type of ethyl-
ene glycol antifreeze containing corro-
sion inhibitors for aluminum engine.
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Do not use water containing impurities or
oil.
7. Install:
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Radiator cap
Start the engine and warm it up for a
several minutes.
8. Check:
lCoolant level
Coolant level low ® Add coolant. 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.
EC355000
RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
lSeal (radiator cap) 1
lValve and valve seat 2
Crack/damage ® Replace.
Exist fur deposits 3 ® Clean or
replace.

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THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
EC35A001
THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
lThrottle grip free play a
Out of specification ® Adjust.
Throttle grip free play a:
3 ~ 5 mm (0.12 ~ 0.20 in)
2. Adjust:
lThrottle grip free play
Throttle grip free play adjustment steps:
lRemove the throttle cable cover 1.
Turning in Free play is increased.
Turning outFree play is
decreased.
lTighten the locknuts.
NOTE:
lBefore adjusting the throttle cable free
play, the engine idle speed should be
adjusted.
lWhen the motorcycle is accelerating,
throttle cable #1 2 is pulled and throttle
cable #2 3 is pushed.
1st step:
lLoosen the locknut 4 on throttle cable #2.
lTurn the adjuster 5 in or out to take up
any slack on throttle cable #2.
2nd step:
lLoosen the locknut 6 on throttle cable #1.
lTurn the adjuster 7 in or out until the
specified free play is obtained.
WARNING
After adjusting, turn the handlebar to
right and left and make sure that the
engine idling does not run faster.
lInstall the throttle cable cover.

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DECOMPRESSION LEVER ADJUSTMENT
EC35S002
THROTTLE LUBRICATION
1. Remove:
lRubber cover 1
lThrottle cable cap 2
2. Apply:
lLithium soap base grease
On the throttle cable end a.
3. Install:
lThrottle cable cap
DECOMPRESSION LEVER ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
lDecompression lever free play
2. Adjust:
lDecompression lever free play Checking steps:
lRemove the timing plug.
lTurn the crankshaft counterclockwise to
align the T.D.C. mark a on the rotor with
the align mark b on the crankcase cover
when piston is at T.D.C. on compression
stroke.
lCheck the free play c.
Free play:
5 ~ 9 mm (0.20 ~ 0.35 in)
Adjustment steps:
lLoosen the locknut 1.
lTurn the adjuster 2 in or out until the
adjustment is suitable.
lTighten the locknut.
CAUTION:
After the adjustment, start the engine
and make sure that the engine does not
stop when the handlebars are turned
fully both ways. If the decompression
cable is too tense, the engine will stop
by the decompression system.

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AIR FILTER CLEANING
EC35G040
AIR FILTER CLEANING
NOTE:
Proper air filter maintenance is the biggest key
to preventing premature engine wear and
damage.
CAUTION:
Never run the engine without the air filter
element in place; this would allow dirt and
dust to enter the engine and cause rapid
wear and possible engine damage.
1. Remove:
lSeat
lFitting bolt 1
lWasher 2
lAir filter element 3
lFilter guide 4
2. Clean:
lAir filter element
Clean them with solvent.
NOTE:
After cleaning, remove the remaining solvent
by squeezing the element.
CAUTION:
lDo not twist the element when squeezing
the element.
lLeaving too much of solvent in the ele-
ment may result in poor starting.
3. Inspect:
lAir filter element
Damage ® Replace.
4. Apply:
lFoam-air-filter oil or engine oil to the ele-
ment.
NOTE:
Squeeze out the excess oil. Element should
be wet but not dripping.
5. Install:
lFilter guide 1
NOTE:
Align the projection a on filter guide with the
hole b in air filter element.

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
6. Apply:
lLithium soap base grease
On the matching surface a on air filter
element.
7. Install:
lAir filter element 1
lWasher
lFitting bolt
NOTE:
Align the projection a on filter guide with the
hole b in air filter case.
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
NOTE:
lWhen checking the oil level make sure that
the motorcycle is upright.
lPlace the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
WARNING
Never remove the oil tank cap just after
high speed operation. The heated oil could
spurt out. causing danger. Wait until the oil
cools down to approximately 70 ˚C (158 ˚F).
2. Idle the engine more than 3 minutes
while keeping the motorcycle upright.
Then stop the engine and inspect the oil
level.
3. Remove:
lOil tank cap 1

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4. Inspect:
lOil level
Oil level should be between maximum
a and minimum b marks.
Oil level low ® Add oil to proper level.
NOTE:
When inspecting the oil level, do not screw the
oil level gauge into the oil tank.
Insert the gauge lightly.
(For USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
lDo not add any chemical additives.
Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
additives could cause clutch slippage.
lDo not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
(Except for USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
lDo not add any chemical additives or use
oils with a grade of CD a or higher.
lDo not use oils labeled “ENERGY CON-
SERVING II” b or higher. Engine oil also
lubricates the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
lDo not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
Recommended oil:
At 5 ˚C (40 ˚F) or higher
Yamalube 4 (20W40) or SAE
20W40 type SH motor oil
(Non-Friction modified)
At 15 ˚C (60 ˚F) or lower õ
Yamalube 4 (10W30) or SAE
10W30 type SH motor oil
(Non-Friction modified)
and/or
Yamalube 4-R (15W50)
(Non-Friction modified)
Recommended oil:
Refer to the following chart for
selection of oils which are suited
to the atmospheric temperatures.
Recommended engine oil classi-
fication:
API STANDARD:
API “SH” or higher grade
(Designed primarily for motor-
cycles)-20
-4-10
140
3010
5020
6830
8640 50
104
122¡CTemp.
¡F
10W/30
10W/40
20W/40
20W/50
a
b
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION

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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
5. Start the engine and let it warm up for
several minutes.
CAUTION:
When the oil tank is empty, never start the
engine.
6. Idle the engine more than 10 seconds
while keeping the motorcycle upright.
Then stop the engine and add the oil to
the maximum level.
7. Install:
lOil tank cap
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Start the engine and let it warm up for
several minutes.
2. Stop the engine and place an oil pan
under the drain bolt.
3. Remove:
lOil filler plug 1
lDrain bolt (with gasket) 2
lDrain bolt (with gasket) 3
lOil filter drain bolt (O-ring) 4
Drain the crankcase and oil tank
(frame) of its oil.
4. Remove:
lEngine skidplate
lEngine oil hose clamp 1
lEngine oil hose 2
lOil strainer (frame) 3
5. Clean:
lOil strainer (frame)