2009 YAMAHA YFZ450R clutch

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................. 1-1
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ............................ 2-1
DESCRIPTION .............................................. 3-1
Left view ..................................................... 3-1
Right view................................................... 3-1
Controls and instruments ........................... 3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .................................................. 4-1
Main switch ............................................... 4-1
Indicator light and warning lights ............... 4-2
Handlebar switches ................................... 4-3
Throttle lever ............................................. 4-4
Speed limiter ............................................. 4-5
Clutch lever ............................................... 4-6
Brake lever ................................................ 4-6
Brake pedal ............................................... 4-7
Parking brake lever ................................... 4-7
Shift pedal ................................................. 4-8
Fuel tank cap ............................................. 4-8
Fuel ........................................................... 4-9
Seat ......................................................... 4-10Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies ............................................. 4-11
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assembly ................................................4-16
Handlebar position ................................... 4-24
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..........................5-1
Pre-operation check list ............................. 5-1
Fuel ............................................................ 5-4
Engine oil ................................................... 5-4
Coolant ...................................................... 5-4
Front and rear brakes ................................ 5-4
Throttle lever .............................................. 5-5
Drive chain ................................................. 5-5
Tires ........................................................... 5-5
Measuring the tire pressure ....................... 5-6
Tire wear limit ............................................ 5-7
Chassis fasteners ...................................... 5-8
Instruments, lights and switches ................ 5-8
OPERATION...................................................6-1
Starting the engine ..................................... 6-1
Shifting ....................................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .......................................... 6-4
Parking ....................................................... 6-4
Parking on a slope ..................................... 6-5

Accessories and loading ........................... 6-5
RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV.............. 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD
JUDGEMENT ...........................................7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............ 7-8
TURNING YOUR ATV ............................. 7-12
CLIMBING UPHILL .................................. 7-14
RIDING DOWNHILL................................. 7-16
CROSSING A SLOPE.............................. 7-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER .................................................. 7-18
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN .......... 7-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING ........................ 7-20
WHAT TO DO IF... ................................... 7-21
WHAT TO DO... ....................................... 7-21
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR .......................................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ...................... 8-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .......................... 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 8-4
Removing and installing panels ................ 8-8
Checking the spark plug .......................... 8-13
Engine oil and oil filter element ............... 8-14
Coolant .................................................... 8-19Cleaning the air filter element .................. 8-23
Cleaning the spark arrester ..................... 8-27
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ........ 8-28
Valve clearance ....................................... 8-29
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................................8-29
Checking the brake fluid level .................. 8-30
Changing the brake fluid .......................... 8-32
Checking the front brake lever free
play ........................................................ 8-32
Checking the brake pedal position ........... 8-33
Adjusting the parking brake free play ...... 8-34
Brake light switches ................................. 8-35
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .......... 8-36
Drive chain slack ...................................... 8-37
Lubricating the drive chain ....................... 8-39
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-40
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ........................................... 8-40
Checking the shift pedal .......................... 8-41
Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal ......................................................8-41
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-42
Lubricating the swingarm pivots .............. 8-42
Lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots .....................................................8-42
Battery ..................................................... 8-43
Replacing the fuse ................................... 8-46
Replacing a headlight bulb ...................... 8-46

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Controls and instruments
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The ATV you have purchased may differ slightly
from the figures shown in this manual.
1. Clutch lever
2. Parking brake lever
3. Left handlebar switches
4. Fuel tank cap
5. Main switch
6. Throttle lever
7. Brake lever
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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.)
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Brake lever
The brake lever is located on the right handlebar.
To apply the front brake, pull the brake lever to-
ward the handlebar grip.
The brake lever is equipped with a position adjust-
ing bolt. To adjust the distance between the brake
lever and the handlebar grip, hold the brake lever
away from the handlebar so it does not contact the
adjusting bolt, loosen the locknut, turn the adjust-
ing bolt, and then tighten the locknut.
1. Clutch lever
1. Brake lever
2. Locknut
3. Brake lever position adjusting bolt
4. Distance between brake lever and handlebar grip
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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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Front brake

Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed
hydraulic system.

Check brake pads for wear, and replace if necessary.

Check brake fluid level in reservoir, and add recommended brake
fluid to specified level if necessary.

Check hydraulic system for leakage. Correct if necessary.5-4, 8-29, 8-30, 8-32
Rear brake

Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed
hydraulic system.

Check brake pads for wear, and replace if necessary.

Check brake fluid level in reservoir, and add recommended brake
fluid to specified level if necessary.

Check hydraulic system for leakage. Correct if necessary.5-4, 8-29, 8-30, 8-33
Clutch

Check operation, and correct if necessary.

Lubricate cable if necessary.

Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary.8-36
Throttle lever

Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate cable and lever hous-
ing if necessary.

Check cable free play, and adjust if necessary.5-5, 8-28
Control cables

Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 8-40
Drive chain

Check chain slack, and adjust if necessary.

Check chain condition. Lubricate if necessary.5-5, 8-37, 8-39
Wheels and tires

Check wheel condition, and replace if damaged.

Check tire condition and tread depth. Replace if necessary.

Check air pressure. Correct if necessary.5-5, 5-6, 5-7
Shift pedal

Make sure that operation is smooth.

Correct if necessary.8-41
Brake pedal

Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate pedal pivoting point if
necessary.8-41
Brake and clutch levers

Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate lever pivoting points
if necessary.8-40
Chassis fasteners

Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. 5-8
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following conditions.

The transmission is in neutral.

The clutch is disengaged with the transmission
in gear. However, it is recommended to shift into
neutral before starting the engine.
4. Completely close the throttle lever and start
the engine by pushing the start switch.
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If the engine fails to start, release the start switch,
then push it again. Pause a few seconds before
the next attempt. Each cranking should be as short
as possible to preserve battery energy. Do not
crank the engine more than 10 seconds on each
attempt.
NOTICE

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For maximum engine life, never accelerate
hard when the engine is cold!
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Shifting
This ATV has a 5-speed forward transmission. The
transmission allows you to control the amount of
power you have available at a given speed or for
starting, accelerating, climbing hills, etc.To shift into neutral, return the throttle lever to the
closed position, apply the clutch, and then repeat-
edly depress the shift pedal until it stops.
When it stops, it will be in first gear. Raise the pedal
slightly to reach the neutral position.
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To start out and accelerate
1. Release the throttle lever, and then release
the parking brake.
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Always close the throttle before shifting gears,
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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otherwise damage to the engine and drive train
may result.
2. Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch.
3. Shift into first gear.
4. Open the throttle gradually and at the same
time, release the clutch lever slowly.
5. Once the ATV has attained adequate speed,
release the throttle, and at the same time,
quickly pull in the clutch lever.
6. Shift the transmission into second gear.
(Make sure not to shift the transmission into
neutral)
7. Open the throttle part way and gradually re-
lease the clutch lever.
8. Follow the same procedure when shifting to
the next higher gear.
WARNING

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Opening the throttle abruptly or releasing the
clutch lever too quickly could make the ATV
wheelie, which would increase the chance of
an accident, including an overturn.
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To decelerate
When slowing down or stopping, release the throt-tle and apply the brakes smoothly and evenly. As
you slow down, shift to a lower gear. Be sure that
the engine has sufficiently slowed before engaging
a lower gear. Improper use of the brakes or shifting
can cause the tires to lose traction, reducing con-
trol and increasing the possibility of an accident.
WARNING

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Make sure the engine has sufficiently slowed
before shifting to a lower gear. Engaging a low-
er gear when the engine speed is too high
could make the wheels stop rotating and lose
traction. This could cause loss of control, an
accident and injury. It could also cause engine
or drive train damage.NOTICE

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Even with the transmission in the neutral po-
sition, do not coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not tow the ATV
for long distances. The transmission is prop-
erly lubricated only when the engine is run-
ning. Inadequate lubrication may damage
the transmission.

Always use the clutch when changing gears.
The engine, transmission and drive train are