2006 YAMAHA YZ450F engine

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INSP
ADJ
ELECTRICAL/SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
EC370000
ELECTRICAL
EC371001
SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
1. Remove:
Spark plug
2. Inspect:
Electrode 1
Wear/damage → Replace.
Insulator color 2
Normal condition is a medium to light tan
color.
Distinctly different color → Check the
engine condition.
NOTE:
When the engine runs for many hours at low
speeds, the spark plug insulator will become
sooty, even if the engine and carburetor are in
good operating condition.
3. Measure:
Plug gap a
Use a wire gauge or thickness gauge.
Out of specification → Regap.
Spark plug gap:
0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)
4. Clean the plug with a spark plug cleaner if
necessary.
5. Tighten:
Spark plug
NOTE:
Before installing a spark plug, clean the gas-
ket surface and plug surface.
Finger-tighten a the spark plug before torqu-
ing to specification b.
T R..13 Nm (1.3 m · kg, 9.4 ft · lb)

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INSP
ADJ
IGNITION TIMING CHECK
IGNITION TIMING CHECK
1. Remove:
Timing plug 1
2. Attach:
Timing light
Inductive tachometer
To the ignition coil lead
(orange lead 1).
Timing light:
YM-33277-A/90890-03141
3. Adjust:
Engine idling speed
Refer to “IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT”.
4. Check:
Ignition timing
Visually check the stationary pointer a is
within the firing range b on the rotor.
Incorrect firing range → Check rotor and
pickup assembly.
5. Install:
Timing plug

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ENG
EC400000
ENGINE
EC4R0000
SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE COVERS
Extent of removal:
1 Seat removal
2 Fuel tank removal
3 Side covers removal
4 Number plate removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Turn the fuel cock to “OFF”.
Disconnect the fuel hose.
1Seat 1
2 Air scoop (left and right) 2
3 Bolt (fuel tank) 2
4 Fuel tank 1
5 Side cover (left) 1
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”. 6 Side cover (right) 1
7 Number plate 1
13
4
2
3
SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE COVERS

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ENGRADIATOR
EC456000
HANDLING NOTE
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot
fluid and steam may be blown out under
pressure, which could cause serious
injury.
When the engine has cooled, open the radi-
ator cap by the following procedure:
Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radi-
ator cap, slowly rotate the cap counter-
clockwise to the detent. This procedure
allows any residual pressure to escape.
When the hissing sound has stopped,
press down on the cap while turning coun-
terclockwise and remove it.
EC454000
INSPECTION
EC444100
Radiator
1. Inspect:
Radiator core 1
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed
air through rear of the radiator.
Bent fin → Repair/replace.
EC455000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Radiator
1. Install:
Pipe 1 1
Hose 1 2
Pipe 2 3
Hose 3 4
Hose 4 5
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
2. Install:
Hose 2 1
Radiator (left) 2
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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ENGCARBURETOR
EC466020
HANDLING NOTE
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the screws {TPS (throttle
position sensor)}
1 except when changing
the TPS (throttle position sensor) due to
failure because it will cause a drop in
engine performance.
1
REMOVAL POINTS
Pilot screw
1. Remove:
Pilot screw 1
NOTE:
To optimize the fuel flow at a small throttle
opening, each machine’s pilot screw has been
individually set at the factory. Before removing
the pilot screw, turn it in fully and count the
number of turns. Record this number as the
factory-set number of turns out.
INSPECTION
Carburetor
1. Inspect:
Carburetor body
Contamination → Clean.
NOTE:
Use a petroleum based solvent for cleaning.
Blow out all passages and jets with com-
pressed air.
Never use a wire.

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ENGCAMSHAFTS
CAMSHAFTS
CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Extent of removal:
1 Cylinder head cover removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalCYLINDER HEAD COVER
REMOVAL
Seat and fuel tank Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section.
Hot starter plunger Refer to “CARBURETOR” section.
Engine upper bracket (right) Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” section.
Engine upper bracket (left)
1 Spark plug 1
2 Cylinder head breather hose 1
3 Bolt (cylinder head cover) 2
4 Cylinder head cover 1
5 Gasket 1
6 Timing chain guide (top) 1
1

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ENGCAMSHAFTS
Decompression system
1. Check:
Decompression system
Checking steps:
Check that the decompressor cam 1
moves smoothly.
Check that the decompressor lever pin 2
projects from the camshaft.
Timing chain tensioner
1. Check:
While pressing the tensioner rod lightly
with fingers, use a thin screwdriver 1
and wind the tensioner rod up fully clock-
wise.
When releasing the screwdriver by press-
ing lightly with fingers, make sure that the
tensioner rod will come out smoothly.
If not, replace the tensioner assembly.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
1. Install:
Exhaust camshaft 1
Intake camshaft 2
Installation steps:
Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise until
the “I” mark a on the rotor is aligned with
the stationary pointer b on the crankcase
cover.
NOTE:
Apply the molybdenum disulfide oil on the
camshafts.
Apply the engine oil on the decompression
system.

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ENGVALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
5. Install:
Adjusting pad 1
Valve lifter 2
NOTE:
Apply the engine oil on the valve lifters.
Apply the molybdenum disulfide oil on the
valve stem end.
Valve lifter must turn smoothly when rotated
with a finger.
Be careful to reinstall valve lifters and pads in
their original place.