2006 YAMAHA YFZ450 fuel cap

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7. Place the panel in the original position.
8. Install the fuel tank cap by turning it clock-
wise.
9. Install the bolts and the quick fastener
screws.
10. Install the seat.
1. Projection (×4) 2. Slot (×4)1. Saillie (×4)2. Fente (×4)1. Saliente (×4) 2. Ranura (×4)
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Troubleshooting chart
Starting problems or poor
engine performance
2. Compression
Use the electric
starter to see if there
is compression.
3. Ignition
Remove the spark plug
and check the electrodes.
WetWipe clean with
dry cloth.
DryAttach spark plug cap
and ground to chassis.Use the electric
starter.Spark weak.
Spark good.Ignition system normal.
No spark.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.
Adjust the spark plug gap
or replace the spark plug.
There is compresson.Compression normal.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.No compression.
4. Battery
Use the electric
starter
Engine turns over
quickly.Battery is good.
Check the connections, and charge the battery if necessary.Engine turns over
slowly
Check the fuel
flow.
1. Fuel
Check if there is
fuel in the fuel
tank.
There is fuel.Turn the fuel
cock to “OFF”.
Remove the
fuel hose from
the fuel cock.Turn the fuel cock
lever to “ON”.No fuel.Fuel cock clogged.
Some fuel.Turn the fuel cock
lever to “RES”.Restart the engine.
No fuel.Supply fuel.
Clean the fuel
cock.
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Model YFZ450V
Cooling system:
Radiator capacity (Including all routes) 1.30 L
Coolant reservoir capacity
(Up to the maximum level mark) 0.29 L
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY
For Europe:
PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY with
a research octane number of 97 or higher
Tank capacity 10.0 L
Reserve amount 1.9 L
Carburetor:
Type ×quantity FCR39H ×1
Manufacturer KEIHIN
Spark plug:
Type/manufacturer CR8E/NGK
Spark plug gap 0.7–0.8 mm
Clutch :
Type Wet, multiple-disc
Operation Left hand operation
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