2002 YAMAHA YZ426F valve

CHAPTER 4
ENGINE
SEAT, FUEL TANK
AND SIDE COVERS
................................. 4-1
EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCER
............ 4-2
RADIATOR
................................................ 4-4
CARBURETOR
......................................... 4-7
CAMSHAFTS
.......................................... 4-20
CYLINDER HEAD
................................... 4-27
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
........... 4-31
CYLINDER AND PISTON
....................... 4-40
CLUTCH
.................................................. 4-46
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP
AND CRANKCASE COVER (RIGHT)
.... 4-53
BALANCER
............................................ 4-60
OIL PUMP
............................................... 4-63
KICK AXLE AND SHIFT SHAFT
............ 4-67
CDI MAGNETO
....................................... 4-74
ENGINE REMOVAL
................................ 4-78
CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
....... 4-83
TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM
AND SHIFT FORK
.................................. 4-92
CHAPTER 5
CHASSIS
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
...... 5-1
FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
..... 5-10
FRONT FORK
......................................... 5-27
HANDLEBAR
.......................................... 5-40
STEERING
.............................................. 5-46
SWINGARM
............................................ 5-51
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
................... 5-58

GEN
INFO

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DESCRIPTION
EC100000
GENERAL INFORMATION
EC110000
DESCRIPTION
1
Clutch lever
2
Decompression lever
3
Front brake lever
4
Throttle grip
5
Radiator cap
6
Fuel tank cap
7
Oil filler plug/dipstick
8
“ENGINE STOP” button
9
Kick starter
0
Fuel tank
A
Radiator
B
Coolant drain bolt
C
Rear brake pedal
D
Valve joint
E
Fuel cock
F
Cold starter knob
G
Hot starter knob (red)
H
Drive chain
I
Air cleaner
J
Shift pedal
K
Front fork
NOTE:


The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the following.

Designs and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

GEN
INFO
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SPECIAL TOOLS
YU-33975, 90890-01403 Ring nut wrench
This tool is used when tighten the steering ring nut to
specification.YU-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-3112-C, 90890-03112 Yamaha pocket tester
Use this tool to inspect the coil resistance, output
voltage and amperage.YU-3112-C 90890-03112
YU-8036-B,
90890-03113Inductive tachometer
Engine tachometer
This tool is needed for observing engine rpm.YU-8036-B 90890-03113
YM-33277-A, 90890-03141 Timing light
This tool is necessary for checking ignition timing.YM-33277-A 90890-03141
YM-4019, 90890-04019 Valve spring compressor
This tool is needed to remove and install the valve
assemblies.YM-4019 90890-04019
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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SPECIAL TOOLS
YM-4117, 90890-04117
YM-4098, 90890-04098Valve guide installer
Intake
Exhaust
This tool is needed to install the valve guide.YM-4117
YM-409890890-04117
90890-04098
YM-4118, 90890-04118
YM-4099, 90890-04099Valve guide reamer
Intake (4.5 mm)
Exhaust (5.0 mm)
This tool is needed to rebore the new valve guide.YM-4118
YM-409990890-04118
90890-04099
YM-34487
90890-06754Dynamic spark tester
Ignition checker
This instrument is necessary for checking the ignition
system components.YM-34487 90890-06754
ACC-QUICK-GS-KT
90890-85505Quick gasket

YAMAHA Bond No. 1215
This sealant (Bond) is used for crankcase mating
surface, etc.ACC-QUICK-GS-KT 90890-85505
Part number Tool name/How to use Illustration

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GEN
INFO
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
DECOMPRESSION LEVER
CAUTION:
Never use the decompression lever after
the engine is started. The engine may be
damaged if you use the decompression
lever while it is running.
The decompression lever 1 is located on the
left handlebar and is used when starting the
engine. Squeezing the decompression lever
presses down on the exhaust valve and
releases the pressure in the cylinder head.
This enables the vehicle to be kick started
more easily.
EC155001
THROTTLE GRIP
The throttle grip 1 is located on the right han-
dlebar; it accelerates or decelerates the
engine. For acceleration, turn the grip toward
you; for deceleration, turn it away from you.
EC156000
FRONT BRAKE LEVER
The front brake lever 1 is located on the right
handlebar. Pull it toward the handlebar to acti-
vate the front brake.
EC157000
REAR BRAKE PEDAL
The rear brake pedal 1 is located on the right
side of the machine. Press down on the brake
pedal to activate the rear brake.

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GEN
INFO
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EC15F000
VALVE JOINT
This valve joint 1 prevents fuel from flowing
out and is installed to the fuel tank breather
hose.
CAUTION:
In this installation, make sure the arrow
faces the fuel tank and also downward.
EC15R001
DETACHABLE SIDESTAND
This sidestand 1 is used to support only the
machine when standing or transporting it.
WARNING
Never apply additional force to the side-
stand.
Remove this sidestand before starting
out.
FLAP
In order to prevent water from entering the car-
buretor while the motorcycle is operated in the
rain, attach the accessory flap 1 to the frame
at the rear of the fuel tank.
NOTE:
Riding with the flap attached when it is not
raining can help keep out dust, dirt and sand.

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GEN
INFO
FUEL
Always use the recommended fuel as stated
below. Also, be sure to use new gasoline the
day of a race.
CAUTION:
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of
leaded gasoline will cause severe damage
to the engine internal parts such as valves,
piston rings, and exhaust system, etc.
NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different
brand of gasoline or higher octane grade.
Recommended fuel:
Except for ZA:
Premium unleaded gasoline
only with a research octane
number of 95 or higher.
For ZA:
Premium gasoline
FUEL

GEN
INFOESSENCE
KRAFTSTOFF
KRAFTSTOFF
Ausschließlich den empfohlenen Kraftstoff ver-
wenden. Für Rennen frischen Kraftstoff ver-
wenden.
ACHTUNG:
Nur bleifreies Benzin verwenden. Bei Ver-
wendung von verbleitem Benzin werden
schwere Schäden an internen Motorbautei-
len wie Ventilen, Kolbenringen, Auspuffsy-
stemen usw. verursacht.
HINWEIS:
Tritt bei hoher Last (Vollgas) Motorklingeln
bzw. -klopfen auf, Markenkraftstoff eines
renommierten Anbieters oder Benzin mit
höherer Oktanzahl verwenden.
Empfohlener Kraftstoff
Nicht ZA
Bleifreies Superbenzin mit
einer Oktanzahl von mind. 95
Nur ZA
Superbenzin
ESSENCE
Toujours utiliser l’essence recommandée décrite ci-
dessous. D’autre part, s’assurer d’utiliser de
l’essence fraîche le jour de la course.
ATTENTION:
Utiliser uniquement de l’essence sans plomb. L’utili-
sation d’essence au plomb entraînerait de graves
dommages aux parties internes du moteur (valves,
segments de piston, système d’échappement, etc).
N.B.:
Si un cognement ou un cinglement survient, utiliser
une marque d’essence différente ou une classe
d’octane supérieure.
Essence préconisée:
Excepté pour ZA:
Essence super sans plomb d’un
indice d’octane de recherche de
95 ou plus.
Pour ZA:
Essence super
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