2006 YAMAHA WR 450F engine

5. GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
Always turn off the engine while refu-
eling. Take care to not spill any gaso-
line on the engine or exhaust system.
Never refuel in the vicinity of an open
flame, or while smoking.
6. GASOLINE CAN CAUSE INJURY.
If you should swallow some gasoline,
inhale excess gasoline vapors, or
allow any gasoline to get into your
eyes, contact a doctor immediately. If
any gasoline spills onto your skin or
clothing, immediately wash skin
areas with soap and water, and
change your clothes.
7. ONLY OPERATE THE MACHINE IN AN
AREA WITH ADEQUATE VENTILA-
TION.
Never start the engine or let it run for
any length of time in an enclosed
area. Exhaust fumes are poisonous.
These fumes contain carbon monox-
ide, which by itself is odorless and
colorless. Carbon monoxide is a dan-
gerous gas which can cause uncon-
sciousness or can be lethal.
8. PARK THE MACHINE CAREFULLY;
TURN OFF THE ENGINE.
Always turn off the engine if you are
going to leave the machine. Do not
park the machine on a slope or soft
ground as it may fall over.
9. THE ENGINE, EXHAUST PIPE, MUF-
FLER, AND OIL TANK WILL BE VERY
HOT AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN
RUN.
Be careful not to touch them or to
allow any clothing item to contact
them during inspection or repair.
10. PROPERLY SECURE THE MACHINE
BEFORE TRANSPORTING IT.
When transporting the machine in
another vehicle, always be sure it is
properly secured and in an upright
position and that the fuel cock is in
the “OFF” position. Otherwise, fuel
may leak out of the carburetor or fuel
tank.

EC080000
HOW TO USE
THIS MANUAL
EC081000
PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could
result in severe injury or death to the machine
operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting
or repairing the machine.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that
must be taken to avoid damage to the
machine.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
WA R N I N G
CAUTION:
EC082000
FINDING THE REQUIRED PAGE
1. This manual consists of seven chapters;
“General Information”, “Specifications”,
“Regular inspection and adjustments”,
“Engine”, “Chassis”, “Electrical” and “Tun-
ing”.
2. The table of contents is at the beginning of
the manual. Look over the general layout of
the book before finding then required chap-
ter and item.
Bend the book at its edge, as shown, to
find the required fore edge symbol mark
and go to a page for required item and
description.

ILLUSTRATED SYMBOLS
(Refer to the illustration)
Illustrated symbols 1 to 7 are designed as
thumb tabs to indicate the chapter’s number
and content.
1General information
2Specifications
3Regular inspection and adjustments
4Engine
5Chassis
6Electrical
7Tuning
Illustrated symbols 8 to D are used to identify
the specifications appearing in the text.
8With engine mounted
9Special tool
0Filling fluid
ALubricant
BTightening
CSpecified value, Service limit
DResistance (
Ω), Voltage (V), Electric current (A)
Illustrated symbols E to H in the exploded
diagrams indicate grade of lubricant and loca-
tion of lubrication point.
EApply engine oil
FApply molybdenum disulfide oil
GApply lightweight lithium-soap base grease
HApply molybdenum disulfide grease
Illustrated symbols I to J in the exploded
diagrams indicate where to apply a locking
agent and where to install new parts.
IApply locking agent (LOCTITE®)
JUse new one 12
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56
78
90
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IJ
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EC090010
INDEX
GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
REGULAR INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE
CHASSIS
ELECTRICAL
TUNING

EC0A0000
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
...........................................1-1
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
.....................1-2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
....................1-3
CHECKING OF CONNECTION
.................1-6
SPECIAL TOOLS
......................................1-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
..........................1-10
MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY
..................1-14
FUEL
........................................................1-21
STARTING AND BREAK-IN
....................1-22
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
......................1-26
CLEANING AND STORAGE
...................1-27
CHAPTER 2
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
...................2-1
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
..........2-4
GENERAL TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
...................................2-20
DEFINITION OF UNITS
...........................2-20
LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS
....................2-21
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
.................2-23
CHAPTER 3
REGULAR INSPECTION
AND ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
...................3-1
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE
................................3-4
ENGINE
......................................................3-5
CHASSIS
.................................................3-25
ELECTRICAL
...........................................3-48

CHAPTER 4
ENGINE
SEAT, FUEL TANK
AND SIDE COVERS ..................................4-1
EXHAUST PIPE
AND SILENCER ........................................4-3
RADIATOR ................................................4-5
CARBURETOR ..........................................4-8
AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM ......................4-21
CAMSHAFTS ...........................................4-23
CYLINDER HEAD ....................................4-32
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS ............4-36
CYLINDER AND PISTON ........................4-45
CLUTCH ...................................................4-51
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP
AND CRANKCASE COVER (RIGHT) .....4-58
BALANCER .............................................4-65
OIL PUMP ................................................4-68
KICK AXLE AND SHIFT SHAFT .............4-72
AC MAGNETO
AND STARTER CLUTCH ........................4-79
ENGINE REMOVAL .................................4-86
CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT ........4-92
TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM
AND SHIFT FORK .................................4-101
CHAPTER 5
CHASSIS
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL .......5-1
FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE .....5-10
FRONT FORK ..........................................5-26
HANDLEBAR ...........................................5-39
STEERING ...............................................5-46
SWINGARM .............................................5-53
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ....................5-61

CHAPTER 6
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
AND WIRING DIAGRAM ...........................6-1
MAP-CONTROLLED CDI UNIT .................6-2
IGNITION SYSTEM ....................................6-3
ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM ..............6-7
CHARGING SYSTEM ..............................6-17
TPS (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR)
SYSTEM ...................................................6-19
LIGHTING SYSTEM ................................6-24
SIGNALING SYSTEM ..............................6-26
CHAPTER 7
TUNING
ENGINE ......................................................7-1
CHASSIS ...................................................7-9

GEN
INFO
1 - 1
DESCRIPTION
EC100000
GENERAL INFORMATION
EC110000
DESCRIPTION
1Clutch lever
2Hot starter lever
3“ENGINE STOP” button
4Multi-function display
5Main switch
6Start switch
7Front brake lever
8Throttle grip
9Radiator cap
0Fuel tank cap
ATaillight
BKickstarter
CFuel tank
DHeadlight
ERadiator
FCoolant drain bolt
GRear brake pedal
HValve joint
IFuel cock
JCold starter knob
KAir cleaner
LDrive chain
MShift pedal
NOil dipstick
OFront forkNOTE:
The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the following.
Designs and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
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BCD
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