CHAPTER 3
REGULAR INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
................... 3-1
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE
............................... 3-4
ENGINE
..................................................... 3-5
CHASSIS
................................................. 3-26
ELECTRICAL
.......................................... 3-47
CHAPTER 4
ENGINE
SEAT, FUEL TANK
AND SIDE COVERS
................................. 4-1
EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCER
............ 4-2
RADIATOR
................................................ 4-4
CARBURETOR
......................................... 4-8
CAMSHAFTS
.......................................... 4-21
CYLINDER HEAD
................................... 4-28
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
........... 4-32
CYLINDER AND PISTON
....................... 4-41
CLUTCH (WR426F)
................................ 4-48
CLUTCH (WR400F)
................................ 4-55
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP
AND CRANKCASE COVER (RIGHT)
.... 4-62
BALANCER
............................................ 4-69
OIL PUMP
............................................... 4-72
KICK AXLE AND SHIFT SHAFT
............ 4-76
CDI MAGNETO
....................................... 4-83
ENGINE REMOVAL
................................ 4-87
CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
....... 4-92
TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM
AND SHIFT FORK
................................ 4-101
2 - 5
SPEC
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS (WR426F)
Cam chain:
Cam chain type/No. of links 92RH2010-120MPX/120 ----
Cam chain adjustment method Automatic ----
Valve, valve seat, valve guide:
Valve clearance (cold) IN 0.10 ~ 0.15 mm
(0.0039 ~ 0.0059 in)----
EX 0.20 ~ 0.25 mm
(0.0079 ~ 0.0098 in)----
Valve dimensions:
“A” head diameter IN 26.9 ~ 27.1 mm
(1.0591 ~ 1.0669 in)----
EX 27.9 ~ 28.1 mm
(1.0984 ~ 1.1063 in)----
“B” face width IN 2.26 mm (0.089 in) ----
EX 2.26 mm (0.089 in) ----
“C” seat width IN 0.9 ~ 1.1 mm
(0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)1.6 mm
(0.0630 in)
EX 0.9 ~ 1.1 mm
(0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)1.6 mm
(0.0630 in)
“D” margin thickness IN 1 mm (0.0394 in) 0.85 mm
(0.033 in)
EX 1 mm (0.0394 in) 0.85 mm
(0.033 in)
Stem outside diameter IN 4.475 ~ 4.490 mm
(0.1762 ~ 0.1768 in)4.445 mm
(0.1750 in)
EX 4.965 ~ 4.980 mm
(0.1955 ~ 0.1961 in)4.935 mm
(0.1943 in)
Guide inside diameter IN 4.500 ~ 4.512 mm
(0.1772 ~ 0.1776 in)4.550 mm
(0.1791 in)
EX 5.000 ~ 5.012 mm
(0.1969 ~ 0.1973 in)5.050 mm
(0.1988 in)
Stem-to-guide clearance IN 0.010 ~ 0.037 mm
(0.0004 ~ 0.0015 in)0.08 mm
(0.003 in)
EX 0.020 ~ 0.047 mm
(0.0008 ~ 0.0019 in)0.10 mm
(0.004 in)
Stem runout limit ---- 0.01 mm
(0.0004 in) Item Standard Limit
Head Diameter
B
Face WidthC
Seat Width
D
Margin ThicknessA
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SPECMAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS (WR400F)
Cam chain:
Cam chain type/No. of links 92RH2010-120MPX/120 ----
Cam chain adjustment method Automatic ----
Valve, valve seat, valve guide:
Valve clearance (cold) IN 0.10 ~ 0.15 mm
(0.0039 ~ 0.0059 in)----
EX 0.20 ~ 0.25 mm
(0.0079 ~ 0.0098 in)----
Valve dimensions:
“A” head diameter IN 26.9 ~ 27.1 mm
(1.0591 ~ 1.0669 in)----
EX 27.9 ~ 28.1 mm
(1.0984 ~ 1.1063 in)----
“B” face width IN 2.26 mm (0.089 in) ----
EX 2.26 mm (0.089 in) ----
“C” seat width IN 0.9 ~ 1.1 mm
(0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)1.6 mm
(0.0630 in)
EX 0.9 ~ 1.1 mm
(0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)1.6 mm
(0.0630 in)
“D” margin thickness IN 1 mm (0.0394 in) 0.85 mm
(0.033 in)
EX 1 mm (0.0394 in) 0.85 mm
(0.033 in)
Stem outside diameter IN 4.475 ~ 4.490 mm
(0.1762 ~ 0.1768 in)4.445 mm
(0.1750 in)
EX 4.965 ~ 4.980 mm
(0.1955 ~ 0.1961 in)4.935 mm
(0.1943 in)
Guide inside diameter IN 4.500 ~ 4.512 mm
(0.1772 ~ 0.1776 in)4.550 mm
(0.1791 in)
EX 5.000 ~ 5.012 mm
(0.1969 ~ 0.1973 in)5.050 mm
(0.1988 in)
Stem-to-guide clearance IN 0.010 ~ 0.037 mm
(0.0004 ~ 0.0015 in)0.08 mm
(0.003 in)
EX 0.020 ~ 0.047 mm
(0.0008 ~ 0.0019 in)0.10 mm
(0.004 in)
Stem runout limit ---- 0.01 mm
(0.0004 in) Item Standard Limit
Head Diameter
B
Face WidthC
Seat Width
D
Margin ThicknessA
3 - 1
INSP
ADJ
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
EC300000
REGULAR INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
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
(300 mi)Every
fifth
or
1,000 km
(600 mi)
As re-
quiredRemarks
ENGINE OIL
Replace
cc
OIL FILTER
Clean
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
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
3
3 - 18
INSP
ADJ
PILOT SCREW ADJUSTMENT
10. Install:
lOil filler plug
11. Inspect:
lEngine (for oil leaks)
lOil level
Refer to “ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPEC-
TION”.
12. Check:
lOil pressure
PILOT SCREW ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
lPilot screw 1
* Except for USAChecking 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)
Adjusting steps:
NOTE:
To optimize the fuel flow at a smaller throttle
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 num-
ber as the factory-set number of turns out.
lTurn in the pilot screw until it is lightly
seated.
lTurn out the pilot screw by the factory-set
number of turns.
Pilot screw:
WR426F: 1-5/8 turns out
* 7/8 turns out
WR400F: 1-1/2 turns out
(example)
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INSP
ADJIDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT/
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
EC35M021
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
1. Start the engine and thoroughly warm it
up.
2. Adjust:
lIdle speed
Adjustment steps:
lAdjust the pilot screw.
Refer to “PILOT SCREW ADJUSTMENT”
section.
lTurn the throttle stop screw 1 until the
engine runs at the lowest possible speed.
To increase idle speed ®
Turn the throttle stop screw 1 in a.
To decrease idle speed ®
Turn the throttle stop screw 1 out b.
Engine idling speed:
1,700 ~ 1,900 r/min
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
lThe valve clearance should be adjusted
when the engine is cool to the touch.
lThe piston must be at Top Dead Center
(T.D.C.) on compression stroke to check or
adjust the valve clearance.
1. Remove:
lSeat
lFuel tank
Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section in the CHAPTER 4.
2. Remove:
lCarburetor
Refer to “CARBURETOR” section in
the CHAPTER 4.
lSpark plug cap
lEngine stay (upper)
lCylinder head cover
Refer to “CAMSHAFTS” section in the
CHAPTER 4.
3. Remove:
lTiming plug 1
lStraight plug 2
lO-ring
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ENGCARBURETOR
EC464511
Float height
1. Measure:
lFloat height a
Out of specification ® Adjust.
Float height:
8.0 mm (0.31 in)
Measurement and adjustment steps:
lHold the carburetor in an upside down
position.
NOTE:
lSlowly tilt the carburetor in the opposite
direction, then take the measurement
when the needle valve aligns with the float
arm.
lIf the carburetor is level, the weight of the
float will push in the needle valve, result-
ing in an incorrect measurement.
lMeasure the distance between the mating
surface of the float chamber and top of the
float using a vernier calipers.
NOTE:
The float arm should be resting on the nee-
dle valve, but not compressing the needle
valve.
lIf the float height is not within specifica-
tion, inspect the valve seat and needle
valve.
lIf either is worn, replace them both.
lIf both are fine, adjust the float height by
bending the float tab b on the float.
lRecheck the float height.
EC464600
Float
1. Inspect:
lFloat 1
Damage ® Replace.
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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).