2009 YAMAHA YFZ450R clock

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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.
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Fuel tank cap
Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
1. Shift pedal
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3. Remove the headlight bulb holder by pushing
it in and turning it counterclockwise, and then
remove the burnt-out bulb.
WARNING

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Do not touch a headlight bulb when it is on or
immediately after it is turned off. You can be
burned or a fire could start if the bulb touches
something flammable. Wait for the bulb to cool
before touching or removing it.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into position.
1. Headlight bulb holder cover
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1. Headlight bulb holder
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NOTICE

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Do not touch the glass part of the headlight
bulb to keep it free from oil, otherwise the
transparency of the glass, the luminosity of the
bulb, and the bulb life will be adversely affect-
ed. Thoroughly clean off any dirt and finger-
prints on the headlight bulb using a cloth
moistened with alcohol or thinner.
5. Install the headlight bulb holder by pushing it
in and turning it clockwise.
6. Install the headlight bulb holder cover.7. Install the panel.
8. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
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Adjusting a headlight beam
NOTICE
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It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment.
To raise a headlight beam, turn the headlight beam
adjusting screw in direction (a).
To lower a headlight beam, turn the adjusting
screw in direction (b).
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight beam adjusting screw1
(a)
(b)