2005 YAMAHA YFZ450 check oil

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1-CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING
AND SPECIFICATION LABELS .............. 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION .................................... 3-1
Identification number records ............... 3-3
Key identification number ..................... 3-5
Vehicle identification number ............... 3-5
Model label ........................................... 3-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ......................... 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator and warning lights.................. 4-3
Handlebar switches .............................. 4-7
Throttle lever ...................................... 4-11
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-13
Clutch lever ........................................ 4-15
Brake lever ......................................... 4-17
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-17
Parking brake lever ............................ 4-19
Shift pedal .......................................... 4-21
Fuel tank cap ...................................... 4-21
1234
Fuel cock............................................ 4-23
Starter (choke) .................................. 4-25
Seat.................................................... 4-27
Front shock absorber adjustment ...... 4-29
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-39
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel ...................................................... 5-9
Engine oil ........................................... 5-13
Coolant............................................... 5-15
Chain.................................................. 5-17
Throttle lever ...................................... 5-17
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-19
Lights ................................................. 5-19
Switches............................................. 5-19
Tires ................................................... 5-21
How to measure tire pressure ............ 5-25
Tire wear limit..................................... 5-27
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OPERATION ............................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine .........................6-9
Warming up...........................................6-9
Shifting ................................................6-11
To start out and accelerate .................6-13
To decelerate ......................................6-17
Engine break-in ...................................6-19
Parking ................................................6-23
Parking on a slope ..............................6-25
Accessories and loading .....................6-29
RIDING YOUR ATV..................................7-1
Getting to know your ATV .....................7-3
Ride with care and good judgement .....7-5
Be careful where you ride ...................7-27
Turning your ATV ................................7-41
Climbing uphill.....................................7-47
Riding downhill ....................................7-57
Crossing a slope .................................7-61
Crossing through shallow water ..........7-65
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-69
Sliding and skidding ............................7-71
What to do if ........................................7-75
What to do...........................................7-75
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7
Panel removal and installation............ 8-17
Engine oil and oil filter element........... 8-23
Cooling system ................................... 8-41
Changing the coolant.......................... 8-45
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-53
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-65
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-73
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-75
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-75
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-77
Front brake pad inspection ................. 8-79
Rear brake pad inspection.................. 8-81
Brake fluid level inspection ................. 8-83
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-87
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-89
Brake pedal height adjustment ........... 8-91
Parking brake adjustment ................... 8-93
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ... 8-97
Clutch lever free play adjustment ....... 8-99
Drive chain slack check .................... 8-101
Drive chain slack adjustment ............ 8-103
Lubricating the drive chain................ 8-107
Cable inspection and lubrication....... 8-111
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NOTE:_ Although the total number of clicks of a damping
force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match
the above specifications due to small differences
in production, the actual number of clicks always
represents the entire adjusting range. To obtain a
precise adjustment, it would be advisable to check
the number of clicks of each damping force adjust-
ing mechanism and to modify the specifications as
necessary. _
WARNING
_

Suspension components become hot dur-
ing operation. Never touch the compres-
sion damping force adjusting screw, the
rebound damping force adjusting screw or
the oil reservoir with your bare hand or
skin until suspension components have
cooled.


Always adjust the shock absorbers on the
left and right side to the same setting.
_
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5-1
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1-PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Front brakeCheck operation, lever free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5–5-7, 8-79,
8-83–8-89
Rear brakeCheck operation, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5–5-7,
8-81–8-87, 8-91
ClutchCheck operation, condition and lever free play. 8-99
Parking brakeCheck operation, condition and cable length. 8-93–8-95
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9–5-11
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13, 8-23–8-39
Coolant reservoirCheck coolant level in reservoir.
Fill with coolant if necessary.5-15–5-17,
8-41–8-51
Drive chainCheck chain slack and condition.
Adjust if necessary.5-17, 8-101–8-109
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-17, 8-77
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-21–5-27,
8-121–8-123
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-19
Lights and switchesCheck for proper operation.5-19, 8-97,
8-133–8-141
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
NOTE:_

For ATVs not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals.


For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours maintenance in-
tervals. However, keep in mind that if the ATV isn’t used for a long period of time, the month mainte-
nance intervals should be followed.
_
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
month136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1,200
(750)2,400
(1,500)2,400
(1,500)4,800
(3,000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
Valves*Check valve clearance.
Adjust if necessary.
Cooling systemCheck for coolant leakage.
Repair if necessary.
Replace coolant every 24 months.Spark plugCheck condition.
Adjust gap and clean.
Replace if necessary.Air filter elementClean.
Replace if necessary.Every 20–40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Carburetor*Check starter (choke) operation.
Adjust engine idling speed.Crankcase breather
system*Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.Exhaust system*Check for leakage.
Tighten if necessary.
Replace gasket if necessary.Fuel line*Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.Engine oil
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8-8 * Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.
Engine oil filter element
Replace.Drive chain
Check and adjust slack/alignment/clean/lube.Front brake*Check free play/operation/fluid leakage/
See NOTE Page 8-9.
Correct if necessary.Rear brake*Check operation/fluid leakage/See NOTE Page 8-9.
Correct if necessary.Clutch*Check operation.
Adjust if necessary.Wheels*Check balance/damage/runout.
Replace if necessary.Wheel bearings*Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
Replace if damaged.Steering system*Check operation.
Repair if damaged.
Check toe-in.
Adjust if necessary.Front and rear
suspension*Check operation.
Correct if necessary.Upper and lower arm
pivot and steering shaft*Lubricate every 6 months with lithium-soap-based grease.Rear arm pivot*
Lubricate every 6 months with lithium-soap-based grease.Fittings and fasteners*Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.Lights and switches*Check operation.
Adjust headlight beams.
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
month136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1,200
(750)2,400
(1,500)2,400
(1,500)4,800
(3,000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
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NOTE:

Recommended brake fluid: DOT4


Brake fluid replacement:
When disassembling the master cylinders or calipers, replace the brake fluid. Normally check the
brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
On the inner parts of the master cylinders and calipers, replace the oil seals every two years.
Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
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Engine oil and oil filter element
The engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and
the oil filter element replaced at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm it up until the engine
oil has reached a normal temperature of
40°C, let it continue to idle for ten seconds or
more, and then turn the engine off.NOTE:_ To achieve the proper engine oil temperature for
an accurate oil level reading, the engine must
have first completely cooled down, and then
warmed up again for several minutes to normal
operating temperature. _
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