2006 YAMAHA WR 450F open

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MAP-CONTROLLED CDI UNIT
MAP-CONTROLLED CDI UNIT
A map-controlled, CDI ignition system is used in the WR450F.
The microcomputer in the CDI unit detects the engine speed and throttle position, thus determining
the optimum ignition timing through the entire operating range. In this way, quick throttle response
can be achieved according to various riding conditions.
Throttle position sensorCDI unitIgnition coil
Pickup coilAC magneto rotor

Function of Component
Component Function
TPS
(throttle position sensor)Detects throttle valve opening and inputs it into the computer in the
CDI unit as a throttle opening signal.
Pickup coil Detects signal rotor revolutions and inputs them into the computer in
the CDI unit as engine revolution signals.
CDI unit The signals of the TPS and pickup coil sensor are analyzed by the
computer in the CDI unit, which then adjusts ignition timing for the
operation requirements.

Principal of 3-Dimensional Control
Conventionally, ignition timing was controlled only
by engine revolutions (2-dimensional control).
However, ignition timing needs advancement also
by engine load. Thus, accurate ignition timing can
be determined by adding throttle opening to deter-
mine ignition timing (3-dimensional control).
3-D Image Map of Ignition Timing
(different from actual characteristics)
Ignition timing
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ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM
STARTING CIRCUIT CUT-OFF SYSTEM
OPERATION
If the main switch is set to “ON”, the starter
motor can only operate if at least one of the fol-
lowing conditions is met:
•The transmission is in neutral (the neutral
switch is closed).
•The clutch lever is pulled to the handlebar
(the clutch switch is closed).
The starting circuit cut-off relay prevents the
starter motor from operating when neither of
these conditions has been met. In this
instance, the starting circuit cut-off relay is
open so current cannot reach the starter
motor. When at least one of the above condi-
tions has been met the starting circuit cut-off
relay is closed and the engine can be started
by pressing the start switch.
WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS
IN NEUTRAL
WHEN THE CLUTCH LEVER IS
PULLED TO THE HANDLEBAR
1Battery
2Main fuse
3Main switch
4Starting circuit cut-off relay
5Start switch
6Diode
7Clutch switch
8Neutral switch
9Starter relay
0Starter motor
12
M
3
4
5
8 76 9
0
ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM

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3. Inspect:
•TPS coil variable resistance
Check that the resistance in increased as
the throttle grip is moved from the full
close position to the full open position.
Out of specification → Replace.
Tester (+) lead
→ Yellow lead
1
Tester (–) lead
→ Black lead
2
TPS coil variable
resistanceTester selec-
tor position
Full closed Full opened
k
Ω
× 1 0 ~ 2 k
Ω
at 20 °C
(68°F)4 ~ 6 k
Ω
at 20 °C
(68°F)
TPS REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove:
•TPS coupler
•Screw (TPS) 1
•TPS 2
NOTE:
Loosen the screws (TPS) using the T25 bit.
2. Replace:
•TPS
3. Install:
•TPS 1
•Screw (TPS) 2
•TPS coupler
NOTE:
•Align the slot a in the TPS with the projec-
tion b on the carburetor.
•Temporarily tighten the screws (TPS).
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b
a

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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 carburetor
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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Effects of the setting parts on the throttle
valve opening
1Pilot jet
2Throttle valve cutaway
3Jet needle
4Main jet
ÈClosed
ÉFully open
1/2 3/4 1/4 1/8
1
2
3
4
ÈÉ
Main system
The FLATCR carburetor has a primary main
jet. This type of main jet is perfect for racing
machines since it supplies an even flow of fuel,
even at full load. Use the main jet and the jet
needle to set the carburetor.
1Jet needle
2Pilot air jet
3Needle jet
4Main jet
5Pilot jet

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Main jet adjustment
The richness of the air-fuel mixture at full throt-
tle can be set by changing the main jet 1.
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)
ÈIdle
ÉFully open
Standard main jet #165
1/4 1/2 3/4
+10%
#165
–10%
#175
#155
ÈÉ
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.
Standard pilot jet #45
Effects of adjusting the pilot jet (reference)
ÈIdle
ÉFully open
1/4 1/2 3/4
+5%
–5%
#48
#42#45
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Jet needle groove position adjustment
NOTE:
For setting adjustment, replace the standard
jet needle with the one designed for setting.
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)
ÈIdle
ÉFully open
1No.5 groove
2No.3 groove
3No.4 groove
Jet needle adjustment
The jet needle is adjusted by changing it.
The tapered sections of all jet needles have
the same starting positions, but the needles
are available with different straight-portion
diameters.

OBDUS - 4
Clip position
Diameter
a of straight portion Supplied jet needle OBDUS
1/4 1/2 3/4
+10%
–10%
1
23
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Effects of changing the jet needle (refer-
ence)
(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.
ÈIdle
ÉFully open
1/4 1/2 3/4
+10%
S
–10%
R
T
ÈÉ
Leak jet adjustment (accelerator pump
adjustment)
The leak jet 1 is a setting part that adjusts the
flow of fuel discharged by the accelerator
pump. Since the accelerator pump operates
only when throttle is open, the leak jet is used
to adjust a fuel mixture ratio for quick throttle
opening and is therefore different from other
setting parts that adjust a fuel mixture for each
throttle opening (each engine speed).
1. The engine breathes hard in quick throttle
opening.
Select a leak jet having lower calibrating
No. than standard to enrich the mixture.
#50 → #45
2. Rough engine operation is felt in quick
throttle opening.
Select a leak jet having higher calibrating
No. than standard to lean out the mixture.
#50 → #55
Standard leak jet #501
SETTING