2006 YAMAHA YFZ450 key

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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.
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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 ....................................... 4-17Brake pedal ...................................... 4-17
Parking brake lever .......................... 4-19
Shift pedal ........................................ 4-21
Fuel tank cap .................................... 4-21
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 ......................... 5-7
Fuel .................................................. 5-13
Engine oil .......................................... 5-17
Coolant ............................................. 5-19
Chain ................................................ 5-21
Throttle lever .................................... 5-21
Tires ................................................. 5-23
How to measure tire pressure .......... 5-27
Tire wear limit ................................... 5-29
Fittings and fasteners ....................... 5-29
EBU00150
CONTENTS
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3
4
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3-3
EBU06000
Identification number records
Record the key identification number, vehicle
identification number and model label informa-
tion 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:
2. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
3. MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
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1. Key identification number1. Numéro d’identification de la clé1. Número de identificación de la llave
1. Vehicle identification number
1. Numéro d’identification du véhicule1. Número de identificación del vehículo
EBU00350
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.
EBU00360
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped
into the frame.
NOTE:
The vehicle identification number is used to
identify your machine.
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4-1
EBU00400
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EBU00420
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.
OFF ON
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1. Neutral indicator light “N”
2. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
1. Témoin de point mort “N”
2. Témoin d’avvertissement de la température du liquide de
refroidissement “ ”
1. Luz de control de punto muerto “N”
2. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del refrigerante “ ”
EBU08020
Indicator and warning lights
EBU06030
Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in neutral.
EBU13850
Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
When the coolant temperature reaches a speci-
fied 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 posi-
tion 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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