2006 YAMAHA YFZ450 clutch

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8In order to prevent clutch slippage (since
the engine oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives. Do not
use oils with a diesel specification of “CD”
or oils of a higher quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” or higher.
8Make sure that no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
14. Start the engine, and then let it idle for sev-
eral minutes while checking it for oil leak-
age. If oil is leaking, immediately turn the
engine off and check for the cause.
15. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil
level and correct it if necessary.
16. Install the engine guard by installing the
bolts, and then tighten them to the speci-
fied torque.
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Clutch lever free play adjustment
The clutch lever free play should be adjusted to
8–13 mm.
1. Fully turn the adjusting nut at the clutch
lever in direction ato increase the free
play or in direction bto decrease the free
play.
If the specified free play cannot be obtained,
proceed with the following steps.
2. Turn the adjusting nut at the clutch lever in
direction ato loosen the cable.
3. Loosen the locknut at the crankcase side.
4. Turn the adjusting nut at the crankcase in
direction ato increase the free play or in
direction bto decrease the free play.
5. Tighten the locknut at the crankcase side.
1. Adjusting nut c. Cluch lever free play1. Écrou de réglage c. Jeu du levier d’embrayage1. Tuerca de ajuste
c. Juego libre de la palanca del embrague
1. Locknut 2. Adjusting nut
1. Contre-écrou 2. Écrou de réglage1. Tuerca de bloqueo 2. Tuerca de adjuste
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Brake pedal, brake lever and clutch lever
lubrication
Lubricate the pivoting parts.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease)
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ModelYFZ450V
Engine oil:
Type
Recommended engine oil classification: API Service SE, SF, SG type or higher
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In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the
engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not mix
any chemical additives. Do not use oils with a
diesel specification of “CD” or oils of a higher
quality than specified. In addition, do not use oils
labeled “ENERGY CONSERVING
II” or higher.
Quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement 1.75 L
With oil filter element replacement 1.85 L
–20° 10° 20° 30° 40°
10W30
10W40
20W40
20W5050°C
0° –10°
5W30
15W40
10
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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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