2007 YAMAHA YFZ450 warning

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5FK-2151H-00
WARNINGNEVER ride as a
passenger.Passengers can causea loss of control,resulting in SEVEREINJURY or DEATH.5FE-2151H-01
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For Europe For Oceania
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Indicator light and warning light
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Neutral indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the neutral position.
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Coolant temperature warning light “”
This warning light comes on when the engine over-
heats. When this occurs during operation, stop the
engine as soon as it is safe to do so and allow it to
cool down for about 10 minutes.The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked according to the following procedure.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “ ” and turn the
key to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neutral position
or pull the clutch lever.
3. Push the start switch. If the warning light does
not come on while the start switch is pushed,
have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
CAUTION:

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The engine may overheat if the ATV is over-
loaded. In this case, reduce the load to spec-
ification.

Start the engine after making sure that the
warning light is out. Continuous use while
the warning light is on may cause damage to
the engine.
1. Neutral indicator light “N”
2. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
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return to an idle any time the hand is removed from
the throttle lever.
Before starting the engine, check the throttle to be
sure it is operating smoothly. Make sure it returns
to the idle position as soon as the lever is released.
WARNING

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Malfunction of the throttle could make it diffi-
cult to speed up or slow down when you need
to. This could cause an accident. Check the op-
eration of the throttle lever before you start the
engine. If the throttle does not work smoothly,
check for the cause. Correct the problem be-
fore riding the ATV or consult a Yamaha dealer.
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Speed limiter
Your ATV was delivered with an adjustable speed
limiter. The speed limiter keeps the throttle from
fully opening, even when the throttle lever is
pushed to the maximum.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the maximum engine power avail-
able and the maximum speed of the ATV, turn
the adjusting screw in direction (a). To de-
crease the maximum engine power available
and the maximum speed of the ATV, turn the
adjusting screw in direction (b).
1. Throttle lever

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3. Tighten the locknut.
WARNING

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Improper adjustment of the speed limiter and
throttle could cause throttle cable damage or
improper throttle operation. You could lose
control, have an accident or be injured. Do not
turn the adjusting screw out more than 12 mm
(0.47 in) or the throttle cable could be dam-
aged. Always make sure the throttle lever free
play is adjusted to 2.0–4.0 mm (0.08–0.16 in).
(See page 8-29.)
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Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located on the left handlebar
and the ignition circuit cut-off system is incorporat-
ed in the clutch lever holder. To disengage the
clutch, pull the clutch lever toward the handlebar
grip. To engage the clutch, release the clutch lever.
The clutch lever should be pulled rapidly and re-
leased slowly for smooth clutch operation. (See
page 6-1 for a description of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting screw
3. No more than 12 mm (0.47 in)
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(b)

1. Clutch lever

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WARNING

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Always set the parking brake before starting
the engine. The ATV could start moving un-
expectedly if the parking brake is not ap-
plied. This could cause loss of control or a
collision.

Always be sure you have released the park-
ing brake before you begin to ride. The brake
could overheat if you ride the ATV without re-
leasing the parking brake. You could lose
braking performance which could cause an
accident. You could also wear out the brakes
prematurely.
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Shift pedal
This ATV is equipped with a constant-mesh 5-
speed transmission. The shift pedal is located on
the left side of the engine and is used in combina-
tion with the clutch when shifting.
1. Parking brake lever (locked position)
1. Parking brake lever (unlocked position)

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NOTE:

If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different brand
of gasoline or higher octane grade.CAUTION:
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Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of leaded
gasoline will cause severe damage to internal
engine parts, such as the valves and piston
rings, as well as to the exhaust system.WARNING
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Do not overfill the fuel tank. Fuel expands
when it heats up. If the fuel tank is overfilled,
fuel could spill out due to heat from the en-
gine or the sun.

Be careful not to spill fuel, especially on the
engine or exhaust pipe which can cause a
fire and severe injury. Wipe up any spilled
fuel immediately.

Do not refuel right after the engine has been
running and is still very hot.

Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed securely.
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Fuel cock
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the car-
buretor while also filtering it.
1. Fuel level
2. Filler tube
Recommended fuel:
PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY
For Europe: PREMIUM UNLEADED GASO-
LINE ONLY with a research octane number
of 97 or higher
Fuel tank capacity:
10.0 L (2.64 US gal) (2.20 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.9 L (0.50 US gal) (0.42 Imp.gal)

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To install the seat
Insert the projections on the front of the seat into
the seat holders and push down on the seat at the
rear.
NOTE:

Make sure that the seat is securely fitted.
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Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies
The spring preload, rebound damping and com-
pression damping forces of the front shock absorb-
er assemblies can be adjusted to suit the rider’s
weight and the riding conditions.WARNING
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These shock absorber assemblies contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and un-
derstand the following information before han-
1. Seat lock lever
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1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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CAUTION:

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Never turn an adjusting mechanism beyond
the minimum and maximum settings.
NOTE:

Although the total number of clicks of a damping
force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match
the above specifications due to small differences in
production, the actual number of clicks always rep-
resents the entire adjusting range. To obtain a pre-
cise adjustment, it would be advisable to check the
number of clicks of each damping force adjusting
mechanism and to modify the specifications as
necessary.WARNING
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Suspension components become hot during
operation. Never touch the compression
damping force adjusting screw, the rebound
damping force adjusting screw or the oil res-
ervoir with your bare hand or skin until sus-
pension components have cooled.

Always adjust the shock absorber assem-
blies on the left and right side to the same
setting.
WARNING

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Always adjust the shock absorber assemblies
on the left and right side to the same setting.
Uneven adjustment can cause poor handling
and loss of stability, which could lead to an ac-
cident.
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Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assembly
The spring preload, rebound damping and com-
pression damping forces of the rear shock absorb-
er assembly can be adjusted to suit the rider’s Compression damping setting:
Minimum (soft):
20 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard:
11 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard):
1 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in di-
rection (a)