2007 YAMAHA WR 450F coolant

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INSP
ADJ
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
8. Fill:
Radiator
Engine
To specified level.
CAUTION:
Do not mix more than one type of ethyl-
ene glycol antifreeze containing corro-
sion inhibitors for aluminum engine.
Do not use water containing impurities or
oil.
Recommended coolant:
High quality ethylene glycol
anti-freeze containing
anti-corrosion for
aluminum engine
Coolant
1 and water
(soft water)
2 mixing ratio:
50%/50%
Coolant capacity:
1.0 L (0.88 Imp qt, 1.06 US qt)
Handling notes of coolant:
The coolant is harmful so it should be han-
dled with special care.
WARNING
When coolant splashes to your eye.
Thoroughly wash your eye with water
and see your doctor.
When coolant splashes to your clothes.
Quickly wash it away with water and
then with soap.
When coolant is swallowed.
Quickly make him vomit and take him
to a doctor.
9. Install:
Radiator cap
Start the engine and warm it up for a
several minutes.
10. Check:
Coolant level
Coolant level low → Add coolant.

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INSP
ADJCOOLING SYSTEM INSPECTION/
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
EC357002
COOLING SYSTEM INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Coolant level
2. Attach:
Radiator cap tester 1 and adapter 2
3. Apply the specified pressure.
NOTE:
Do not apply pressure more than specified
pressure.
Radiator should be filled fully.
4. Inspect:
Pressure
Impossible to maintain the specified pres-
sure for 10 seconds → Repair.
Radiator
Radiator hose joint
Coolant leakage → Repair or replace.
Radiator hose
Swelling → Replace.
Radiator cap tester:
YU-24460-01/90890-01325
Adapter:
YU-33984/90890-01352
Standard pressure:
180 kPa (1.8 kg/cm2, 25.6 psi)
EC359020
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
Clutch lever free play a
Out of specification → Adjust.
Clutch lever free play
a:
8 ~ 13 mm (0.31 ~ 0.51 in)

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ENGRADIATOR
EC450001
RADIATOR
Extent of removal:
1 Radiator removal
2 Coolant reservoir removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
RADIATOR REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Drain the coolant. Refer to “COOLANT REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Seat, fuel tank and side cover Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section.
Exhaust pipe Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section.
1 Panel 2
2Clamp 8
3 Radiator (right) 1
4 Hose 2 1
5 Hose 3 1
6 Hose 4 1
7 Pipe 2/O-ring 1/1
8 Catch tank hose 1
9 Radiator (left) 1
10 Hose 1 1
11 Pipe 1/O-ring 1/1
12 Catch tank breather hose 1
13 Catch tank 1
1
2

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ENG
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER
(RIGHT)
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER (RIGHT)
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER (RIGHT)
Extent of removal:
1 Oil filter removal
2 Water pump removal
3 Crankcase cover (right) removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP
AND CRANKCASE COVER
(RIGHT) REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Drain the engine oil. Refer to “ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Drain the coolant. Refer to “COOLANT REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Exhaust pipe Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section.
Brake pedal Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” section.
Clutch cover Refer to “CLUTCH” section.
1 Oil filter cover 1
2 Oil filter 1
3 Coolant pipe 2 1
4 Water pump housing 1
5Pin 2
6 Oil tank breather hose 1
1
2
3

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ENG
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER
(RIGHT)
REMOVAL POINTS
EC4G3110
Impeller shaft
1. Remove:
Impeller 1
Plain washer 2
Impeller shaft 3
NOTE:
Hold the impeller shaft on its width across the
flats a with spanners, etc. and remove the
impeller.
EC4G3210
Oil seal
NOTE:
It is not necessary to disassemble the water
pump, unless there is an abnormality such as
excessive change in coolant level, discolora-
tion of coolant, or milky transmission oil.
1. Remove:
Bearing 1
Oil seal 2
INSPECTION
EC444200
Impeller shaft
1. Inspect:
Impeller shaft 1
Bend/wear/damage → Replace.
Fur deposits → Clean.

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ENG
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER
(RIGHT)
Kick crank
1. Install:
Kickstarter 1
Plain washer
Bolt (kickstarter)
NOTE:
Install so that there is a clearance a of 8 mm
(0.31 in) or more between the kickstarter and
frame and that the kickstarter does not contact
the crankcase cover when it is pulled.
T R..33 Nm (3.3 m · kg, 24 ft · lb)
2. Install:
Oil tank breather hose 1
Clamp 2
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
Water pump housing
1. Install:
Dowel pin 1
O-ring 2
New
2. Install:
Water pump housing 1
Bolt (water pump housing) 2
Plain washer 3
Coolant drain bolt 4
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
New
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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ENG
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER
(RIGHT)
3. Install:
O-ring
Coolant pipe 1
Bolt (coolant pipe) 2
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
Oil filter
1. Install:
Oil filter 1
O-ring 2
Oil filter cover 3
Bolt (oil filter cover)
New
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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CHASREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
EC580000
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Extent of removal:
1 Rear shock absorber removal
2 Rear shock absorber disassembly
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Seat and side covers Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section in the CHAPTER 4.
Silencer Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section in the CHAPTER 4.
Drain the coolant. Refer to “COOLANT REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Catch tank breather hose Disconnect at the catch tank side.
Catch tank hose Disconnect at the catch tank side.
Air induction hose (air cut-off
valve-air filter case)Disconnect at the air filter case side.