2007 YAMAHA YFZ450 brake light

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25 Engine oil

Change.

Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.
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26Engine oil filter ele-
ment

Replace.
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27 Cooling system

Check coolant level and ATV for coolant leakage,
and correct if necessary.
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Replace coolant. Every 2 years
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Moving parts and
cables

Lubricate.
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Throttle lever hous-
ing and cable


Check operation and correct if necessary.

Check throttle cable free play and adjust if neces-
sary.

Lubricate throttle lever housing and cable.
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Exhaust system

Check for leakage and replace gasket(s) if neces-
sary.

Check for looseness and tighten all screw clamps
and joints if necessary.
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31 Spark arrester

Clean.
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Front and rear brake
switches


Check operation and correct if necessary.
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Lights and switches


Check operation and correct if necessary.

Adjust headlight beams.
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NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
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er comes
firstmonth 1 3 6 6 12
km
(mi)320
(200)1200
(750)2400
(1500)2400
(1500)4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300

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6. Turn in the adjusting bolt at the rear brake cal-
iper until it feels tight, then turn it out 1/8 turn
and tighten its locknut to the specified torque.
CAUTION:

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When tightening the locknut, hold the adjust-
ing bolt with a wrench so that it does not turn
together with the locknut.
WARNING

EWB02090
Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could cause the brakes to malfunc-
tion, resulting in reduced braking
performance. This could increase the chance
of a collision or accident. After adjusting the
parking brake free play, block the rear of the
ATV off the ground and spin the rear wheels.
Check to make sure there is no brake drag. If
brake drag is noticed, perform the adjustment
again.
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Brake light switches
The operation of the brake light switches must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.
The brake light switch for the brake pedal can be
adjusted as follows, but the other brake light
switches should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer.
NOTE:

The brake light switch is properly adjusted when
the brake light comes on just before braking takes
effect.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the brake light
switch in place. To make the brake light come on
earlier, turn the adjusting nut in direction (a). To
make the brake light come on later, turn the adjust-
ing nut in direction (b). Tightening torque:
Locknut (rear brake caliper):
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)

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Adjusting the clutch lever free play
The clutch lever free play must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
The clutch lever free play should measure 8.0–
13.0 mm (0.31–0.51 in) as shown. If the free play
is incorrect, adjust it as follows.1. Loosen the locknut at the clutch lever.
2. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the
adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction
(a), and to decrease it, turn the bolt in direction
(b).
3. Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever.
If the specified free play cannot be obtained,
proceed with the following steps.
4. Loosen the locknut at the clutch lever.
5. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever
in direction (a) to loosen the clutch cable.
6. Loosen the locknut at the crankcase.
1. Brake light switch
2. Brake light switch adjusting nut
(a)
(b)1
2

1. Clutch lever free play
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
1
(a)
(b)
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Replacing the tail/brake light bulb
If the tail/brake light bulb burns out, have a
Yamaha dealer replace it.
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Removing a wheel
1. Loosen the wheel nuts.
FrontRear
2. Elevate the ATV and place a suitable stand
under the frame.
3. Remove the nuts from the wheel.
4. Remove the wheel.
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Installing a wheel
1. Install the wheel and the nuts.
NOTE:

When installing a front wheel, make sure its arrow
mark points toward the rotating direction of the
wheel.
1. Nut
1. Nut

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Rear brake:

Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
230 mm (9.1 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
270 mm (10.6 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
DC. CDI
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:
Model:
GT7B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.5 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:
Krypton bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage x quantity:
Headlight:
12 V, 30.0/30.0 W
×
2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 0.5/3.9 W
×
1
Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W
×
1
Coolant temperature warning light:
12 V, 1.7 W
×
1

Fuses:
Main fuse:
15.0 A

INDEX
A
Accessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-23
B
Battery .......................................................................... 8-45
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-42
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ......... 8-43
Brake fluid, changing.................................................... 8-34
Brake fluid level, checking............................................ 8-31
Brake lever ..................................................................... 4-6
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-34
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-37
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-30
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-6
Brake pedal position, checking .................................... 8-35
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-4
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-42
Carburetor, adjusting.................................................... 8-28
Chassis fasteners........................................................... 5-8
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-38
Coolant ................................................................. 5-4
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8-19
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-2
D
Drive chain ..................................................................... 5-5
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-41
Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-39
E
Engine break-in .............................................................. 6-5
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-29
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element .................................... 8-13
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-3
F
Fuel ........................................................................ 4-8
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5-4
Fuel cock ........................................................................ 4-9
Fuel tank cap.................................................................. 4-8
Fuse, replacing............................................................. 8-46
H
Handlebar switches ........................................................ 4-3
Headlight beam, adjusting............................................ 8-49
Headlight bulb, replacing.............................................. 8-47
I
Identification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator light and warning light...................................... 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-8

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Key identification number ............................................. 11-1
L
Label locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-3
M
Main switch .................................................................... 4-1
Model label ................................................................... 11-2
N
Neutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2
O
Owner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-1
P
Panel, removing and installing ....................................... 8-8
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake free play, adjusting ................................ 8-36
Parking brake lever ........................................................ 4-6
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-6
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ................... 8-3
Pre-operation check list.................................................. 5-1
R
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1
S
Safety information .......................................................... 1-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-11
Shifting ........................................................................... 6-3
Shift pedal ...................................................................... 4-7
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front .......... 4-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear .............. 4-16
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-26Spark plug, checking ...................................................... 8-9
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 4-4
Starter (choke) ............................................................. 4-11
Start switch..................................................................... 4-3
Storage........................................................................... 9-2
Suspension, lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots.......................................................................... 8-44
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ........................................ 8-44
T
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-50
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-29
Throttle lever .......................................................... 4-3
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Tire pressure, measuring ............................................... 5-6
Tires ............................................................................... 5-5
Tire wear limit ................................................................. 5-7
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-51
Troubleshooting charts................................................. 8-52
V
Valve clearance............................................................ 8-30
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking ............................................ 8-43
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-50
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-50