2003 YAMAHA YZ450F fuel filter

CHAPTER 4
ENGINE
SEAT, FUEL TANK
AND SIDE COVERS
..................................4-1
EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCER
.............4-3
RADIATOR
................................................4-5
CARBURETOR
..........................................4-8
CAMSHAFTS
...........................................4-21
CYLINDER HEAD
....................................4-29
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
............4-33
CYLINDER AND PISTON
........................4-42
CLUTCH
...................................................4-48
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP
AND CRANKCASE COVER (RIGHT)
.....4-55
BALANCER
.............................................4-62
OIL PUMP
................................................4-65
KICK AXLE AND SHIFT SHAFT
.............4-69
CDI MAGNETO
........................................4-76
ENGINE REMOVAL
.................................4-80
CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
........4-85
TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM
AND SHIFT FORK
...................................4-94
CHAPTER 5
CHASSIS
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
.......5-1
FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
.....5-10
FRONT FORK
..........................................5-26
HANDLEBAR
...........................................5-39
STEERING
...............................................5-45
SWINGARM
.............................................5-50
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
....................5-58

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GEN
INFO
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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.
EC158001
FUEL COCK
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to
carburetor while filtering the fuel. The fuel cock
has the two positions:
OFF:With the lever in this position, fuel will not
flow. Always return the lever to this posi-
tion when the engine is not running.
ON: With the lever in this position, fuel flows
to the carburetor. Normal riding is done
with the lever in this position.
COLD STARTER KNOB
When cold, the engine requires a richer air-fuel
mixture for starting. A separate starter circuit,
which is controlled by the cold starter knob 1,
supplies this mixture. Pull the cold starter knob
out to open the circuit for starting. When the
engine has warmed up, push it in to close the
circuit.
HOT STARTER LEVER
The hot starter lever 1 is used when starting a
warm engine.
Use the hot starter lever when starting the
engine again immediately after it was stopped
(the engine is still warm). Pulling the hot starter
lever injects secondary air to thin the air-fuel
mixture temporarily, allowing the engine to be
started more easily.

SPEC

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Oil capacity:
Engine oil
Periodic oil change 1.0 L (0.88 Imp qt, 1.06 US qt)
With oil filter replacement 1.1 L (0.97 Imp qt, 1.16 US qt)
Total amount 1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
Coolant capacity (including all routes): 1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Premium unleaded gasoline only with a research
octane number of 95 or higher.(Except for ZA)
Premium gasoline (For ZA)
Tank capacity 7.0 L (1.54 Imp gal, 1.85 US gal)
Carburetor:
Type FCR MX39
Manufacturer KEIHIN
Spark plug:
Type/manufacturer CR8E/NGK (resistance type)
Gap 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission: USA, CDN, ZA,
AUS, NZEUROPE
Primary reduction system Gear
←
Primary reduction ratio 62/22 (2.818)
←
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
←
Secondary reduction ratio 48/14 (3.429) 47/14 (3.357)
Transmission type Constant mesh,
4-speed
←
Operation Left foot operation
←
Gear ratio: 1st 27/14 (1.929)
←
2nd 25/16 (1.563)
←
3rd 23/18 (1.278)
←
4th 21/20 (1.050)
←
Chassis:
Frame type Semi double cradle
Caster angle 27.2˚
Trail 118 mm (4.65 in)
Tire:
Type With tube
Size (front) 80/100-21 51M (For USA, CDN, ZA, AUS, NZ
and F)
80/100-21 51R (For EUROPE except F)
Size (rear) 110/90-19 62M (For USA, CDN, ZA, AUS, NZ
and F)
110/90-19 NHS (For EUROPE except F)
Tire pressure (front and rear) 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm
2

, 15 psi)

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INSP
ADJ

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
SHIFT FORK, SHIFT CAM, GUIDE BAR
Inspect
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Inspect wear
ROTOR NUT
Retighten
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MUFFLER
Inspect and retighten
Clean
Replace
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* Whichever comes first
CRANK
Inspect and clean
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CARBURETOR
Inspect, adjust and clean
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When using a high-pres-
sure washer, make sure
that water does not enter
the accelerator pump.
SPARK PLUG
Inspect and clean
Replace
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DRIVE CHAIN
Lubricate, slack, alignment
Replace
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Use chain lube
Chain slack: 40 ~ 50 mm
(1.6 ~ 2.0 in)
COOLING SYSTEM
Check coolant level and leakage
Check radiator cap operation
Replace coolant
Inspect hoses
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Every two years
OUTSIDE NUTS AND BOLTS
Retighten
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Refer to “STARTING
AND BREAK-IN” section
in the CHAPTER 1.
AIR FILTER
Clean and lubricate
Replace
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Use foam air-filter oil or
equivalent oil
OIL FILTER
Replace
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OIL STRAINER (frame)
Clean
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FRAME
Clean and inspect
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FUEL TANK, COCK
Clean and inspect
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BRAKES
Adjust lever position and pedal height
Lubricate pivot point
Check brake disc surface
Check fluid level and leakage
Retighten brake disc bolts, caliper
bolts, master cylinder bolts and union
bolts
Replace pads
Replace brake fluid
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Every one year
FRONT FORKS
Inspect and adjust
Replace oil
Replace oil seal
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Suspension oil “01” ItemAfter
break-inEvery
race
Every
third
(or
500 km)Every
fifth
(or
1,000 km)
As re-
quiredRemarks


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INSP
ADJ
PILOT SCREW ADJUSTMENT
12. Check:
Oil pressure
Checking steps:
Slightly loosen the oil gallery bolt 1.
Start 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.
Check oil passages, oil filter and oil pump
for damage or leakage.
Start the engine after solving the prob-
lem(s) and recheck the oil pressure.
Tighten the oil gallery bolt to specification.
T R..
Oil gallery bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)
PILOT SCREW ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
Pilot screw 1
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.
Turn in the pilot screw until it is lightly
seated.
Turn out the pilot screw by the factory-set
number of turns.
Pilot screw:
2 turns out (example)

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CHASREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
EC580000
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Extent of removal:1 Rear shock absorber removal2 Rear shock absorber disassembly
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Seat and fitting band Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section in the CHAPTER 4.
Silencer Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section in the CHAPTER 4.
1 Clamp (air filter joint) 1 Only loosening.
2 Rear frame 1
3 Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay
arm)1 Hold the swingarm.
4 Bolt (rear shock absorber-frame) 1
5 Rear shock absorber 1
6 Locknut 1 Only loosening.
7 Adjuster 1 Only loosening.
8 Spring guide (lower) 1
1
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