2005 YAMAHA YFZ450 key

CAUTION:_ A CAUTION indicates special precautions that
must be taken to avoid damage to the ma-
chine.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make proce-
dures easier or clearer.
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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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3-3
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Identification number records
Record the key identification number, vehicle iden-
tification number and model label information in
the spaces provided for assistance when ordering
spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for reference
in case the vehicle is stolen.
1. KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:ACA-02E2. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:ACA-02E3. MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:ACA-01E
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3-5 1. Key identification number
1. Numéro d’identification de la clé
1. Número de identificación de la llave
1. Vehicle identification number
1. Numéro d’identification du véhicule
1. Número de identificación del vehículo
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Key identification number
The key identification number is stamped on the
key as shown in the following illustration. This
number can be used for ordering a new key.
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Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped into
the frame.NOTE:_ The vehicle identification number is used to identi-
fy your machine. _
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4-1
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1-CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch
Functions of the respective switch positions are as
follows:
ON:
The engine can be started only at this position.
OFF:
All electrical circuits are switched off. The key can
be removed in this position.
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4-3 1. Neutral indicator light “N”
2. Coolant temperature warning light “”
1. Témoin de point mort “N”
2. Témoin d’avertissement de la température du liquide de
refroidissement “”
1. Luz de control de punto muerto “N”
2. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del refrigerante “”
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Indicator and warning lights
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Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in neutral.
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Coolant temperature warning light “”
When the coolant temperature reaches a specified
level, this light comes on to warn that the coolant
temperature is too hot. If the light comes on during
operation, stop the engine as soon as it is safe to
do so and allow the engine to cool down for about
10 minutes.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked according to the following procedures.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “RUN” and turn
the key to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neutral position
or pull the clutch lever.
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4. With the front and rear brakes applied, pull
the clutch lever, shift into 1st gear, and then
slowly release the clutch lever, brake lever
and brake pedal.NOTE:_ Make sure that the neutral indicator light goes off. _5. Turn the key to “OFF”.
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