2012 YAMAHA YFZ450 fuse

Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-45
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ............... 8-46
Lubricating the upper and lower arm pivots ...................................................... 8-46
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-47
Battery ...................................................... 8-48
Replacing the fuse ................................... 8-50
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-51
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-53
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-53
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-54
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-55
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-55
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 8-57
CLEANING AND STORAGE .......................... 9-1 Cleaning ..................................................... 9-1
Storage ....................................................... 9-2
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ...................... 11-1 Identification numbers .............................. 11-1
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EBU17680
DESCRIPTION
EBU17690Left view
EBU17700Right view
1. Headlights
2. Fuel cock
3. Starter (choke)
4. Fuse
5. Tail/brake light
6. Coolant reservoir
7. Shift pedal
8. Engine oil tank
123 45
6
7
8
1. Spark arrester
2. Seat
3. Fuel tank cap
4. Radiator cap
5. Oil filter element
6. Brake pedal1
23
4
5
6
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8-50
82. Connect the positive battery lead first, then
connect the negative battery lead by installing
their bolt. NOTICE: When installing the bat-
tery, the main switch must be off, and the
positive lead must be connected before
the negative lead.
[ECB01110]
3. Install the battery holding plate by installing the bolts.
4. Install the seat. (See page 4-12.)
EBU25243Replacing the fuse The fuse holder is located under the seat. (See
page 4-12.)
If the fuse is blown, replace it as follows. 1. Turn the key to “OFF ” and turn off all electrical
circuits.NOTICEECB00640To prevent accidental short-circuiting, turn off
the main switch when checking or replacing a
fuse.
1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Positive battery lead (red)
2
1
1. Fuse
2. Spare fuse
1
2
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2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a
new fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING! Always use a fuse of the spec- ified rating, and never use a substitute ob-
ject in place of the proper fuse. An
improper fuse or a substitute object can
cause damage to the electrical system,
which could lead to a fire.
[EWB02172]
3. Turn the key to “ ON” and turn on the electrical
circuits to check if the devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system.EBU30680Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as follows.1. Remove the headlight unit by removing the bolts. 2. Disconnect the headlight coupler.
3. Remove the headlight bulb holder cover.
Specified fuse:
15.0 A
1. Headlight unit
2. Bolt
2 1
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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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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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