2012 YAMAHA WR 450F stop start

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TIP
The multi-function display can be
set to the basic mode or the mea-
surement mode.
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Tripmeter A will automatically re-
set to zero when changing from
the basic mode to the measure-ment mode or vice versa.
Basic mode:
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a speedometer
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an odometer
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two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were last set to zero)
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a clock
Measurement mode:
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a speedometer
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a distance-compensation tripme-
ter (which shows the accumulated
distance traveled since set to zero
and which can be calibrated to pro-
vide a more accurate tripmeter
reading)
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a stopwatch (which shows the time
that has been accumulated since
the start of stopwatch measure-
ment)
TIP
Be sure to push the main switch to
“ON” before using the “SLCT 1”,
“SLCT 2” and “RST” buttons.
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When the main switch is pushed to
“ON”, all of the display segments
of the multi-function display will ap-
pear and then disappear, in order
to test the electrical circuit.

For the U.K. only: To switch the
speedometer and odometer/trip-
meter displays between kilometers
and miles, press the “SLCT 2” but- ton until the display changes after
the main switch is pushed to “ON”.
Basic mode
Odometer and tripmeter modes
Push the “SLCT 2” button to switch the
display between the odometer mode
and the tripmeter modes A and B in the
following order:
odometer  tripmeter A  tripmeter B
 odometer
1. Stopwatch indicator “ ”
2. Tripmeter A indicator “ ”/Distance-com-
pensation tripmeter “ ”
3. Tripmeter B indicator “ ”
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1. Tripmeter A indicator “ ”
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TIPIndicator “ ” comes on when tripmeter
A is selected, and indicator “ ” comeson when tripmeter B is selected.
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the “SLCT 2” button, and then push
the “RST” button for at least one sec-
ond.
ClockThe clock displays when the main
switch is pushed to “ON”.
To set the clock1. Push the “SLCT 1” button for atleast two seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flashing, push either select button to set the
hours.
3. Push the “RST” button, and the minute digits will start flashing.
4. Push either select button to set the minutes.
5. Push the “RST” button, and the second digits will start flashing.
6. Push either select button to set the second digits to zero.
7. Push the “RST” button for at least two seconds, and then release it to
start the clock.
TIP
When setting the clock, push the
“SLCT 1” button to increase the
digits or “SLCT 2” button to de-
crease the digits. Pushing and
holding either button will increase
or decrease the digits continuously
until the button is released.
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If a button is not pushed within 30
seconds while setting the clock,
the clock will be set to the currentlydisplayed time. Changing from the basic mode to
the measurement mode
With the odometer selected, push the
“SLCT 1” button and “SLCT 2” button
together for at least two seconds to
change to the measurement mode.
Changing from the measurement
mode to the basic mode
TIPThe stopwatch must be stopped beforechanging to the basic mode.
1. Check that the stopwatch is not in operation. If the stopwatch is in op-
eration, stop it by pushing the
“SLCT 1” button and “SLCT 2” but-
ton together.
2. Push the “SLCT 1” button and “SLCT 2” button together for at
least two seconds to change to the
basic mode.
Measurement mode (for the stop-
watch)
When the measurement mode is se-
lected, the stopwatch is displayed and it
can be started manually or automatical-
ly.
1. Tripmeter B indicator “ ”
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TIPStarting measurement consists of the
following two starts, either of which can
be selected.
Manual start
Starting measurement by the rider
himself operating the button. (A
long push on the “SLCT 2” button
will put measurement on standby.)
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Auto start
Starting timer measurement auto-
matically on detection of the move-
ment of the machine. (A long push
on the “SLCT 1” button will putmeasurement on standby.)
Manual start
The manual start is the default setting
for the stopwatch. The stopwatch indi-
cator “ ” and the distance-compensa-
tion tripmeter indicator “ ” will start
flashing. 1. Push the “RST” button to start the
stopwatch.
2. Push the “SLCT 1” button and “SLCT 2” button together to stop
the stopwatch.
3. To resume stopwatch counting, push the “SLCT 1” button and
“SLCT 2” button together.
To reset the stopwatch to zero,
push the “RST” button for at least
two seconds.
TIPThe stopwatch will continue counting
when the vehicle is stopped. To stop
and/or resume counting, repeat steps 2and 3. Auto start
1. Push the “SLCT 1” button for at
least two seconds to set the auto
start.TIPWhen the stopwatch is set to auto start,
the stopwatch indicator “ ” and the
distance-compensation tripmeter indi-
cator “ ” will start flashing, and the dig-
its in the display will start scrolling fromleft to right.
2. When the vehicle starts moving, the stopwatch will start counting.
3. Push the “SLCT 1” button and “SLCT 2” button together to stop
the stopwatch.
4. To resume counting, push the “SLCT 1” button and “SLCT 2” but-
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EAU1234A
Handlebar switches Left
Right
EAU12400
Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
EAU12460
Turn signal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the center
position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12500
Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12660
Engine stop switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “ ” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
EAU12711
Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the enginewith the starter. See page 5-1 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
EAU52440
The engine trouble warning light will
come on when the main switch is
pushed to “ON” and the start switch is
pushed, but this does not indicate a
malfunction.
1. Dimmer switch “ / ”
2. Turn signal switch “ / ”
3. Horn switch “ ”
1. Engine stop switch “ / ”
2. Start switch “ ”
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “
3. Push the main switch to “ON”.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
12. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden.The neutral switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
YES NO YES NO YES NO
If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system before riding.
WARNING
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
EAU15951
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10271
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accidentor injury.
EAU53110
TIPThis model is equipped with a lean an-
gle sensor to stop the engine in case of
a turnover. To start the engine after a
turnover, be sure to push the main
switch to “OFF” and then to “ON”. Fail-
ing to do so will prevent the engine from
starting even though the engine willcrank when pushing the start switch.
EAU52903
Starting a cold engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
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The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the sid-
estand up.
See page 3-19 for more informa-
tion.
1. Push the main swtch to “ON” and make sure that the engine stop
switch is set to “ ”.
The following warning light should
come on for a few seconds, then
go off.
Fuel level warning light
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Engine trouble warning light
NOTICE
ECA17781
If a warning light does not come on
initially when the main switch is
pushed to “ON”, or if a warning light
remains on, see page 3-1 for the cor-
responding warning light circuitcheck.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
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9tral position. The neutral indicator
light should come on. If not, ask a
Yamaha dealer to check the elec-
trical circuit.
3. Turn the starter on and completely close the throttle. (See page 3-12.)
4. Start the engine by pushing the start switch or by pushing the kick-
starter lever down.
NOTICE
ECA17800
If the starter motor will not turn when
pushing the start switch, stop push-
ing it immediately and start the en-
gine by pushing the kickstarter lever
down in order to avoid the load onthe motor.TIPUse the kickstarter in a condition with
ambient temperature below –5 C (40F) or high altitude.
If the engine fails to start when us-
ing the start switch, release it, wait
a few seconds, and then try again.
Each starting attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the
battery. Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt. If the engine does not
start with the starter motor, try us-
ing the kickstarter.
5. When the engine is warm, turn the starter off.
TIPThe engine is warm when it responds
quickly to the throttle with the starterturned off.NOTICE
ECA11042
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine iscold!
EAU52971
Starting a warm engine Follow the same procedure as for start-
ing a cold engine with the exception
that the starter is not required when the
engine is warm.TIP
If the engine does not start at high
altitude, start the engine with the
throttle grip opened by one degree
or two degrees.
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The mark on the throttle housing
indicates five degrees. Use the
mark for your reference whenopening the throttle grip.
1. Mark
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EAU52940
Engine break-in
WARNING
EWA10321
Failure to properly maintain the ve-
hicle or performing maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death during
service or while using the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha dealer performservice.1. Before starting the engine, fill the fuel tank with the fuel.
2. Start and warm up the engine. Check the operation of the controls
and the engine stop switch. (See
page 3-7.) Then, restart the engine
and check its operation within no
more than 5 minutes after it is re-
started.
3. Operate the motorcycle in the low- er gears at moderate throttle open-
ings for five to eight minutes. Stop
the engine.
4. Check how the engine runs when the motorcycle is ridden with the
throttle 1/4 to 1/2 open (low to me-
dium speed) for about one hour. 5. Start the engine and check the op-
eration of the motorcycle through-
out its entire operating range.
Restart the motorcycle and ride it
for about 10 to 15 more minutes.
The motorcycle will now be ready
to ride normally.
After the engine break-in period, thor-
oughly check the motorcycle for loose
parts, oil leakage and any other prob-
lems. Be sure to inspect and make ad-
justments thoroughly, especially cable
and drive chain slack and loose
spokes. In addition, check all fittings
and fasteners for looseness, and tight-
en if necessary.
NOTICE
ECA15560
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When any of the following parts
have been replaced, they must
be broken in.
Cylinder or crankshaft:
About one hour of break-in op-
eration is necessary.
Piston, rings or transmission
gears:
These parts require about 30
minutes of break-in operation at
half-throttle or less. Observe the condition of the engine carefully
during operation.
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If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-cle.
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