2012 YAMAHA YFZ450 Owners Manual

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Rim size:9 x 8.0ATFront brake:Type:
Disc brake
Operation: Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:Disc brake
Operation: Right foot operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/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 magnetoBattery:Model:GT7B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.5 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30.0/30.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light: 12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Coolant temperature warning light: 12 V, 1.7 W × 1Fuses:Main fuse:
15.0 A
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EBU30400For EUR only
The figures quoted are emission levels and are not
necessarily safe working levels. Whilst there is a
correlation between the emission and exposure
levels, this cannot be used reliably to determine
whether or not further precautions are required.
Factors that influence the actual level of exposure
of work-force include the characteristics of the
work room, the other sources of noise, etc. i.e. the
number of machines and other adjacent process-
es, and the length of time for which an operator is
exposed to the noise. Also the permissible expo-
sure level can vary from country. This information,
however, will enable the user of the machine to
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EBU26000
CONSUMER INFORMATION
EBU28201Identification numbers Record the vehicle identification number and mod-
el label information in the spaces provided below
for assistance when ordering spare parts from a
Yamaha dealer or for reference in case the ATV is stolen.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:EBU26041Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped into
the frame. The year of manufacture is listed in the vehicle
identification number as shown in the illustration.
1. Vehicle identification number
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TIPThe vehicle identification number is used to identify
your ATV.EBU26050Model label
The model label is affixed at the location in the il-
lustration. Record the information on this label in
the space provided. This information will be need-
ed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha deal-
er.1. Vehicle identification number
2. Year of manufacture
00
8 : 2008
9 : 2009
A : 2010
B : 2011(I, O, Q, U, Z not used)
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1. Model label
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-7
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-24BBattery .......................................................................... 8-48
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-44
Brake fluid, changing ................................................... 8-36
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-33
Brake lever ..................................................................... 4-5
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-36
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-38
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-32
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-6
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-45
Brake pedal height, checking ....................................... 8-36
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-32
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-4CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-43
Carburetor, adjusting ................................................... 8-30
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-39
Coolant .................................................................. 5-4, 8-20
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-2DDrive chain ..................................................................... 5-5Drive chain, lubricating ................................................ 8-43
Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-41
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-5
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ..................................................... 8-30
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element .................................... 8-14
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-3FFuel ......................................................................... 4-8, 5-4
Fuel cock ..................................................................... 4-10
Fuel tank cap ................................................................. 4-8
Fuse, replacing ............................................................ 8-50HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 4-3
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-53
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-51IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator light and warning light ..................................... 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-3MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
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Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-2NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOwner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-2PPanel, removing and installing ....................................... 8-9
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake free play, adjusting ................................ 8-37
Parking brake lever ........................................................ 4-6
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-6
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1RRiding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-12
Shifting ........................................................................... 6-3
Shift pedal ...................................................................... 4-7
Shift pedal, checking .................................................... 8-45
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front .......... 4-13
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear .............. 4-14
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-28
Spark plug, checking .................................................... 8-10
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 4-4
Starter (choke) ............................................................. 4-11
Start switch ..................................................................... 4-3
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................. 8-47
Storage ........................................................................... 9-2 Suspension, lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ......................................................................... 8-46
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ........................................ 8-46
TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-53
Throttle lever ........................................................... 4-3, 5-5
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................. 8-31
Tires ............................................................................... 5-5
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-55
Troubleshooting charts ................................................. 8-57VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-31
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-45
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-55
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-54
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