2004 YAMAHA WR 450F fuel

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LIGHTING SYSTEM
LIGHTING SYSTEM
INSPECTION STEPS
Refer to the following flow chart when inspecting the ignition system for possible problems.
NOTE:
Replace the bulb and/or bulb socket.
1) Seat
2) Fuel tank
Use the following special tool.
Check the bulb and bulb
socket.Replace the bulb and/
or bulb socket.
Check the AC magneto. Lighting coil Replace.
Check the entire lighting sys-
tem proper for connections.Repair or replace.
Check the rectifier/regulator.Out-put
voltageReplace.
Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/90890-03112
OK
OK
OK
No good
Improperly connected
No good
No good

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ENGINE
Carburetor setting

The air/fuel mixture will vary depending on
atmospheric conditions. Therefore, it is nec-
essary to take into consideration the air pres-
sure, ambient temperature, humidity, etc.,
when adjusting the carburetor.

Perform a test run to check for proper engine
performance (e.g., throttle response) and
spark plug(-s) discoloration or fouling. Use
these readings to determine the best possi-
ble carburetor setting.
NOTE:

It is recommended to keep a record of all car-
buretor settings and external conditions (e.g.,
atmospheric conditions, track/surface condi-
tions, lap times) to make future carburetor set-
ting easier.
WARNING


The carburetor is a part of the fuel line.
Therefore, be sure to install it in a well-
ventilated area, away from flammable
objects and any sources of fire.

Never look into the carburetor intake.
Flames may shoot out from the pipe if the
engine backfires while it is being started.
Gasoline may be discharged from the
accelerator pump nozzle when the carbu-
retor has been removed.
SETTING

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CAUTION:


The carburetor is extremely sensitive to
foreign matter (dirt, sand, water, etc.).
During installation, do not allow foreign
matter to get into the carburetor.

Always handle the carburetor and its
components carefully. Even slight
scratches, bends or damage to carbure-
tor parts may prevent the carburetor from
functioning correctly. Carefully perform
all servicing with the appropriate tools
and without applying excessive force.

When the engine is stopped or when
riding at no load, do not open and close
the throttle unnecessarily. Otherwise, too
much fuel may be discharged, starting
may become difficult or the engine may
not run well.

After installing the carburetor, check that
the throttle operates correctly and opens
and closes smoothly.
Atmospheric conditions and carburetor
settings
The air density (i.e., concentration of oxygen
in the air) determines the richness or lean-
ness of the air/fuel mixture. Therefore, refer
to the above table for mixture settings.
That is:

Higher temperature expands the air with its
resultant reduced density.

Higher humidity reduces the amount of oxy-
gen in the air by so much of the water vapor
in the same air.

Lower atmospheric pressure (at a high alti-
tude) reduces the density of the air.
Air temp. HumidityAir
pressure
(altitude)Mixture Setting
High High Low (high) Richer Leaner
Low Low High (low) Leaner Richer
SETTING

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SETTING
Effects of the setting parts on the throttle
valve opening
1
Pilot screw/pilot jet
2
Throttle valve cutaway
3
Jet needle
4
Main jet
ÅClosed
ıFully open
1/2 3/4 1/4 1/8
1
2
3
4
Åı
Main system
The FLATCR carburetor has a primary main
jet. This type of main jet is perfect for racing
motorcycles since it supplies an even flow of
fuel, even at full load. Use the main jet and the
jet needle to set the carburetor.

1
Jet needle
2
Pilot air jet
3
Needle jet
4
Main jet
5
Pilot jet
6
Pilot screw

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SETTING
Pilot system
The FLATCR carburetor is manufactured with
a pilot screw. The pilot screw adjustment
ranges from fully closed throttle to 1/4 open
throttle.
Main jet adjustment
The richness of the air-fuel mixture at full throt-
tle can be set by changing the main jet
1
.
* Except for USA
If the air-fuel mixture is too rich or too lean, the
engine power will drop, resulting in poor accel-
eration.
Effects of changing the main jet (reference)
Å
Idle
ı
Fully open
Standard main jet#165
* #160
1/4 1/2 3/4
+10%
#165
–10%
#175
#155
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SETTING
Pilot screw adjustment
The richness of the air-fuel mixture with the
throttle fully closed to 1/4 open can be set by
turning the pilot screw
1
. Turning in the pilot
screw will make the mixture lean at low
speeds, and turning it out will enrich it.
* Except for USA
NOTE:


If the idling speed fluctuates, turn the pilot
screw only 1/2 of a turn in either direction.

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.
Effects of adjusting the pilot screw
(reference)
Å
Idle
ı
Fully open
1
2-1/4 turns out
2
1-1/4 turns out
3
1-3/4 turns out
Standard pilot
screw position1-3/4
* 1-1/2
(example)
1
1/4 1/2 3/4
+5%
–5%
1
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SETTING
Pilot jet adjustment
The richness of the air-fuel mixture with the
throttle open 1/4 or less can be set by adjust-
ing the pilot jet
1
.
* Except for USA
Effects of adjusting the pilot jet (reference)
Å
Idle
ı
Fully open
Jet needle groove position adjustment
Adjusting the jet needle
1
position affects the
acceleration when the throttle is 1/8 to 3/4
open.
1. Too rich at intermediate speeds
Rough engine operation is felt and the
engine will not pick up speed smoothly. In
this case, step up the jet needle clip by
one groove and move down the needle to
lean out the mixture.
2. Too lean at intermediate speeds
The engine breathes hard and will not
pick up speed quickly.
Step down the jet needle clip by one
groove and move up the needle to enrich
the mixture.
Effects of changing the jet needle groove
position (reference)
Å
Idle
ı
Fully open
1No.5 groove
2No.3 groove
3No.4 groove
Standard pilot jet#45
* #48
Standard clip position No.4 groove
1/4 1/2 3/4
+5%
–5%
#48
#42#45
Å
ı
1/4 1/2 3/4
+10%
–10%
1
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Jet needle adjustment
The jet needle is adjusted by changing it.
* Except for USA
The tapered sections of all jet needles have
the same starting positions, but the needles
are available with different straight-portion
diameters.Standard jet needleOBDWR
* OBDUQ

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Clip position
Diameter a of straight portion
Effects of changing the jet needle
(reference)
(Diameter of the straight portion)
Changing the diameter of the straight portion
adjusts the air-fuel mixture when the throttle is
1/8 to 1/4 open.
ÅIdleıFully open
Relationship with throttle opening
The flow of the fuel through the carburetor
main system is controlled by the main jet and
then, it is further regulated by the area
between the main nozzle and the jet needle.
The fuel flow relates to the diameter of the
straight portion of the jet needle with the throt-
tle 1/8 to 1/4 open and relates to the clip posi-
tion with the throttle 1/8 to 3/4 open.
Therefore, the fuel flow is balanced at each
stage of throttle opening by the combination of
the jet needle straight portion diameter, and
clip position.
1/4 1/2 3/4
+10%
R
–10%
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SETTING