2012 YAMAHA YZ450F stop start

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ENGINE
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
1. Start the engine and let it warm up
for several minutes.
2. Stop the engine and place an oil
pan under the drain bolt.
3. Remove:
• Oil filler cap "1"
• Drain bolt (with gasket) "2"
• Drain bolt (with gasket) "3"
Drain the engine oil.
4. If the oil filter is to be replaced dur-
ing this oil change, remove the fol-
lowing parts and reinstall them.
Replacement steps:
a. Remove the oil filter element cov-
er "1" and oil filter element "2".
b. Check the O-rings "3", if cracked
or damaged, replace them with a
new one.
c. Install the oil filter element and oil
filter element cover.
5. Install:
• Gaskets
• Oil drain bolt (oil pan)
• Oil drain bolt (oil tank)
6. Fill:
• Engine oil
7. Install:
• Oil filler cap
8. Inspect:
• Engine (for oil leaks)
• Oil levelCHECKING THE OIL PRESSURE
1. Check:
• Oil pressure
Checking steps:
a. Slightly loosen the oil pressure
check bolt "1".
b. Start the engine and keep it idling
until oil starts to seep from the oil
pressure check bolt. If no oil
comes out after one minute, turn
the engine off so it will not seize.
c. Check oil passages and oil pump
for damage or leakage.
d. Start the engine after solving the
problem(s) and recheck the oil
pressure.
e. Tighten the oil pressure check
bolt.
ADJUSTING THE ENGINE IDLING
SPEED
• Because the air pressure is lower at
high altitudes, the air-fuel mixture
will become richer. If the engine
idling speed is low, turn the starter
(choke) knob/idling screw a few
clicks counterclockwise to increase
the idling speed.
• Before adjusting the engine idling
speed, make sure that the com-
pression pressure is within specifi-
cation and that the air filter element
is not clogged.
• Adjust the engine idling speed with
the starter (choke) knob/idling
screw pushed in completely.
1. Start the engine and warm it up
until the engine oil has reached
the specified temperature.
2. Use a temperature probe tester
"1" and contact it to the drain bolt
thread. Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Recommended engine
oil type
SAE10W-30, SAE 10W-
40, SAE10W-50, SAE
15W-40, SAE 20W-40 or
SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine
oil grade
API service SG type or
higher, JASO standard
MA
Oil filter element cover:
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)
Oil drain bolt (oil pan):
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14
ft•lb)
Oil drain bolt (oil tank):
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14
ft•lb)
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.95 L (0.84 Imp qt,
1.00 US qt)
With oil filter replace-
ment:
1.0 L (0.88 Imp qt, 1.06
US qt)
Total amount:
1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27
US qt)
Oil pressure check bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)
Oil temperature:
55.0–65.0 °C
(131–149°F)

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ELECTRICAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
The following guide for troubleshooting does not cover all the possible causes of problems. If the following problems occur,
perform the specified checks or maintenance jobs. If a problem occurs that is not listed in this manual or if the problem
cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, contact your Yamaha dealer.
Engine starting problems, engine idling speed problems, and medium and high-speed performance problems
• Engine does not start even though the kickstarter is pushed.
• Engine starts, but soon stops.
Engine idling speed problems
• Engine idling speed fluctuates.
• Engine idling speed is high.
• Engine idling speed is low.
Medium and high-speed performance problems
• Engine speed does not increase.
• Engine knocks.
• Engine speed increases suddenly.
• Loss of engine power.
INSPECTION STEPS
If the aforementioned problems have occurred, perform the following inspection steps in the order given.
Check that the fuel tank is filled with fresh gaso-
line.No good→
Fill the fuel tank.
OK↓
Check that the fuel tank breather hose is not
clogged. (Refer to "INCLUDED PARTS" section
in the CHAPTER 1.)No good→
Repair or replace.
OK↓
Adjusting the engine idling speed(Refer to "AD-
JUSTING THE ENGINE IDLLING SPEED" sec-
tion in the CHAPTER 3.)No good→
Adjust.
OK↓
Check that the fuel hose is connected properly
and is not kinked or pinched.No good→
Repair.
OK↓
Check the spark plug for dirt, the spark plug gap,
and the spark plug cap. (Refer to "CHECKING
THE SPARK PLUG" section in the CHAPTER 3.)No good→
Clean or adjust.
OK↓
Check that the air filter element is installed cor-
rectly and is not clogged. (Refer to "CLEANING
THE AIR FILTER" section in the CHAPTER 3.)No good→
Clean or repair.
OK↓
Checking the sensors, injector and ignition coil
connection.No good→
Repair or replace.
OK↓
Installed condition of ECU (Refer to "CHECKING
THE ECU" section in the CHAPTER 7.)No good→
Repair.
OK↓
Check the assembled condition of the throttle
body, and check the throttle valve and its sur-
rounding parts for dirt.No good→
Repair or clean.
OK↓
Consult a Yamaha dealer.

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THROTTLE BODY
CHECKING THE INJECTOR
Replace the fuel injector with a
new one if you have dropped or im-
pacted it.
1. Check:
• Injectors
Damage → Replace.
CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY
•Before removing the throttle
body, clean the area around the
throttle body to prevent dirt and
other foreign material from fall-
ing into the engine.
•If the throttle body is subject to
strong shocks or dropped during
cleaning, replace it.
•Do not use any caustic carbure-
tor cleaning solution.
•Do not directly push the throttle
valves to open them.
•Do not loosen the throttle valve
stopper screw "1", throttle valve
pulley nut "2", or throttle valve
screw "3". Otherwise, a loss of
performance may occur.
•Do not use compressed air to
clean the throttle body. Other-
wise, foreign material may ad-
here to the intake air pressure
sensor passage "a" and fuel in-
jector "b" in the throttle body.
1. Check:
• Throttle body
Cracks/damage → Replace the
throttle body as a set.
2. Check:
• Starter knob/ idle screw delivery
passages "a"
Obstructions →Blow out with
compressed air.
ASSEMBLING THE THROTTLE
BODY
1. Install:
• O-ring "1"
• Injector "2"
•Bolt "3"
Always use a new O-ring.
INSTALLING THE THROTTLE
BODY
1. Install:
• Throttle body joint "1"
• Throttle body "2"
• Face the slot "a" in the throttle body
joint toward the bottom of the vehi-
cle.
•Align the slot "a" on the throttle body
joint with the projection "b" on the
throttle body.
2. Install the water-resistant cover
"1" onto the throttle body.
CHECKING AND REPLACING THE
PROTECTOR
1. Check:
• Protector "1"
Wear/damage → Replace.
Affix the protector as shown.Bolt (injector)
3 Nm (0.3 kg•m, 2.2
ft•lb)
Throttle body joint clamp
screw
3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2
ft•lb)

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IGNITION SYSTEM
SPARK GAP TEST
1. Disconnect the spark plug cap
from spark plug.
2. Connect the dynamic spark tester
"1" (ignition checker "2") as
shown.
• Spark plug cap "3"
• Spark plug "4"
A. For USA and CDN
B. Except for USA and CDN
3. Kick the kickstarter crank.
4. Check the ignition spark gap.
5. Start engine, and increase spark
gap until misfire occurs. (for USA
and CDN only)
6. Inspect:
• Sealed portion of spark plug cap
"a"
• Spark plug terminal pin "b"
• Threaded portion of spark plug "c"
7. Inspect:
• Installed condition of spark plug
and spark plug cap
Push in the spark plug cap, mak-
ing sure that it is securely fitted
into the hole in the cylinder head
cover.CHECKING THE COUPLERS AND
LEADS CONNECTION
1. Check:
• Couplers and leads connection
Rust/dust/looseness/short-circuit
→Repair or replace.
CHECKING THE ENGINE STOP
SWITCH
1. Inspect:
• Engine stop switch conduction
Not conductive while it is pushed→
Replace.
Conductive while it is freed→Re-
place.
Set the tester selection position to "Ω
× 1".
CHECKING THE IGNITION COIL
1. Remove the ignition coil cap.
2. Inspect:
• Primary coil resistance
Out of specification→Replace.3. Inspect:
• Secondary coil resistance
Out of specification→Replace.
Disconnect the spark plug cap before
measuring the secondary coil resis-
tance.
CHECKING THE AC MAGNETO
1. Inspect:
• Crankshaft position sensor resis-
tance
Out of specification→Replace.
Minimum spark gap:
6.0 mm (0.24 in)
Tester (+) lead→Black lead "1"
Tester (-) lead→Black lead "2"
Result
Conductive (while the
engine stop switch is
pushed)
Tester (+) lead→Orange lead "1"
Tester (-) lead→Red lead "2"
Primary
coil resis-
tanceTester se-
lector posi-
tion
3.57–4.83
Ω at 20°C
(68°F) Ω × 1
BB
Tester (+) lead→Orange lead "1"
Tester (-) lead→Spark plug termi-
nal "2"
Secondary
coil resis-
tanceTester se-
lector posi-
tion
10.71–14.49
kΩ at 20°C
(68°F) kΩ × 1
Tester (+) lead→Gray lead "1"
Tester (-) lead→Black lead "2"
Crankshaft
position
sensor re-
sistanceTester se-
lector posi-
tion
248–372 Ω
at 20°C
(68°F)Ω × 100
GyB

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FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
3 Continuity of harness Open or short circuit → Replace.
Between the intake air pressure
sensor coupler and ECU coupler.
(Black/Blue–Black/Blue)
(Pink/White–Pink/White)
(Blue–Blue)Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 4.
4 Installed condition of sensor.
Make sure that the installation position is cor-
rect.Check that the sensor is installed
securely and that there are no
pinched leads.Check that the ECU
is installed securely and that there
are no pinched leads.
Incorrect installation → Reinstall
or repair.
Incorrect installation position →
Properly install.Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 5.
5 Defective intake air pressure sensor. Execute the diagnostic mode (di-
agnostic code No. D03).
When the engine is stopped,
displays the atmospheric pres-
sure according to the elevation
and weather.
0 m above sea level: Approx.
101 kPa
1000 m above sea level: Ap-
prox. 90 kPa
2000 m above sea level: Ap-
prox. 80 kPa
3000 m above sea level: Ap-
prox. 70 kPa
Check that the value changes
while the engine is being
cranked.
Displayed value is incorrect → Re-
place. Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 6.
6 Malfunction in ECU. Replace the ECU. Fault code No. 13
Symptom Intake air pressure sensor signal is not received properly.
Fail-safe system Able to start
Able to drive
Diagnostic code No. D03
FI diagnostic tool display Intake air pressure
Checking method Crank the engine. (If the display value changes, the performance is OK.)
Item Item/components and probable cause Check or maintenance job Checking method

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FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
If fault code Nos. 13 and 14 are both displayed, perform the checks and maintenance jobs for fault code No. 13 first.
Fault code No. 14
SymptomIntake air pressure sensor system malfunction detected. (clogged hole or disconnected
sensor)
Fail-safe system Able to start
Able to drive
Diagnostic code No. D03
FI diagnostic tool display Intake air pressure
Checking method Crank the engine. (If the display value changes, the performance is OK.)
Item Item/components and probable cause Check or maintenance job Checking method
1 Intake air pressure sensor hose is clogged,
damaged, disconnected, kinked, pinched, or
twisted.Repair or replace. Start the engine and let it
idle for approximately 5
seconds with the throttle
fully closed.
After completing the above
operation, check whether a
fault code number is dis-
played.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item
2.
2 Defective intake air pressure sensor. Execute the diagnostic mode (di-
agnostic code No. D03).
When the engine is stopped,
displays the atmospheric pres-
sure according to the elevation
and weather.
0 m above sea level: Approx.
101 kPa
1000 m above sea level: Ap-
prox. 90 kPa
2000 m above sea level: Ap-
prox. 80 kPa
3000 m above sea level: Ap-
prox. 70 kPa
Display value does not change→
Replace the sensor.

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FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
5 Defective atmospheric pressure sensor. Execute the diagnostic mode (di-
agnostic code No. D02).
When the engine is stopped,
displays the atmospheric pres-
sure according to the elevation
and weather.
0 m above sea level: Approx.
101 kPa
1000 m above sea level: Ap-
prox. 90 kPa
2000 m above sea level: Ap-
prox. 80 kPa
3000 m above sea level: Ap-
prox. 70 kPa
Displayed value is incorrect → Re-
place.Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 6.
6 Malfunction in ECU. Replace the ECU. Fault code No. 23
Symptom Atmospheric pressure sensor signal is not received properly.
Fail-safe system Able to start
Able to drive
Diagnostic code No. D02
FI diagnostic tool display Atmosphere
Checking method Measure the atmospheric pressure.
Item Item/components and probable cause Check or maintenance job Checking method

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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
3. Connect the FI diagnostic tool
sub-wire harness to a battery, and
then set the switch on the harness
to "ON".
When checking the atmospheric
pressure sensor, do not start the
engine.
4. Measure the atmospheric pres-
sure sensor output voltage.
Out of specification→Replace.
CHECKING THE RECTIFIER/
REGULATOR
1. Connect:
• Connect the tester to the coupler
for connecting optional part
Tester (+) lead→ Red lead "1"
Tester (-) lead→ Black/White lead
"2"
2. Start the engine.
3. Check:
• Rectifier/regulato output voltage
Out of specification → Replace.
4. Stop the engine.CHECKING THE FUEL INJECTORS
1. Remove:
•Seat
•Fuel tank
• Air filter case
2. Check:
•Injector resistance
3. Connect:
•Tester
Tester (+) lead → Injector termi-
nal "1"
Tester (-) lead → Injector termi-
nal "2"
Out of specification→Replace. Test harness S–pressure
sensor (3P):
YU-03207/90890-03207
Output volt-
ageTester se-
lector posi-
tion
3.4–3.8 V DCV
Output volt-
ageTester se-
lector posi-
tion
14.1–14.9 V DCV
Lg
R
B/W
Injector re-
sistanceTester se-
lector posi-
tion
12.0 Ω
(20°C, 68°F) Ω×10