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EBU00320
1-DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Seat
2. Fuel tank cap
3. Radiator cap
4. Oil filter element
5. Brake pedal
6. Headlights
7. Fuel cock
8. Starter (choke)
9. Throttle stop screw
10. Fuse11. Tail/brake light
12. Coolant reservoir
13. Shift pedal
14. Engine oil tank
15. Clutch lever
16. Handlebar switches
17. Parking brake lever
18. Main switch
19. Throttle lever
20. Brake leverNOTE:_ The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual. _
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EBU02621
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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Radiator capacity (including all routes): 1.30 L
Air filter: Wet element
Fuel:
Type
Tank capacity
Reserve amountPREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY
For Europe:
PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY with
a research octane number of 97 or higher
10.0 L
1.9 L
Carburetor:
Type
× quantity
ManufacturerFCR39H
× 1
KEIHIN
Spark plug:
Type/manufacturer
GapCR8E/NGK
0.7–0.8 mm
Clutch:
Type
OperationWet, multiple-disc
Left hand operation
Transmission:
Primary Reduction System
Primary Reduction Ratio
Secondary Reduction System
Secondary Reduction Ratio
Transmission type
OperationSpur gear
62/22 (2.818)
Chain drive
38/14 (2.714)
Constant mesh, 5-speed forward
Left foot operation MODEL YFZ450
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