2012 YAMAHA YFZ450R fuse

Lubricating the upper and lower arm pivots ...................................................... 8-43
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-44
Battery ...................................................... 8-45
Replacing the fuse ................................... 8-47
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-48
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-50
Tail/brake light .......................................... 8-50
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-50
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-51
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-52
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 8-53
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. Front shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting bolt (for fast compression damping)
2. Front shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting screw (for slow compression damping)
3. Front shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting nut
4. Engine oil tank filler cap
5. Rear brake fluid reservoir
6. Battery
7. Shift pedal
8. Coolant reservoir
9. Front shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw
78
9 5
31
6
4
2
1. Spark arrester
2. Fuse
3. Rear shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting
nut
4. Rear shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting bolt (for fast compression damping)
5. Rear shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting screw (for slow compression damping)
6. Oil filter element
7. Brake pedal
8. Rear brake light switch
9. Rear shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw
678
1
2
3
4
5
9
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2. 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 4-10.)
EBU29961Replacing the fuse The fuse holder is located under the seat. (See
page 4-10.)
If the fuse is blown, replace it as follows. 1. Turn the key to “” (off) and turn off all elec-
trical circuits.NOTICEECB00640To prevent accidental short-circuiting, turn off
the main switch when checking or replacing a
fuse.
1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Negative battery lead (black)
2
1
1. Fuse
2. Spare fuse
1
2
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82. 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 elec-
trical circuits to check if the devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system.EBU30161Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as follows.1. Remove the headlight unit by removing the bolt, and then pulling the headlight unit out-
ward as shown. 2. Remove the headlight bulb holder cover.
Specified fuse:
20.0 A
1. Headlight unit
2. Bolt
1. Headlight bulb holder cover
1
2
1
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Front 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/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
250 mm (9.9 in)Rear suspension:Type:Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 280 mm (11.0 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:Model:
YTZ7S
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 6.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30.0/30.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
LED
Neutral indicator light: LED
Fuel level warning light: LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light: LEDFuse:Fuse:
20.0 A
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-23BBattery .......................................................................... 8-45
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-41
Brake fluid, changing ................................................... 8-33
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-32
Brake lever ..................................................................... 4-6
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-33
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-36
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-30
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-6
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-42
Brake pedal height, checking ....................................... 8-34
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-30
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-4CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-40
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-36
Coolant .................................................................. 5-4, 8-22
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-2
Cowling and panels, removing and installing ................. 8-9DDrive chain ..................................................................... 5-5Drive chain, lubricating ................................................ 8-40
Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-38
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element .................................... 8-16
Engine, start ................................................................... 6-1
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-3
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 4-3FFuel ......................................................................... 4-9, 5-4
Fuel level warning light .................................................. 4-3
Fuel tank cap ................................................................. 4-8
Fuse, replacing ............................................................ 8-47HHandlebar position, adjusting ...................................... 4-24
Handlebar switches ....................................................... 4-3
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-50
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-48IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator light and warning lights ................................... 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-4MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
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