2013 YAMAHA YZ450F fuel type

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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
ENGINE STOP SWITCH
The engine stop switch "1" is located
on the left handlebar. Continue push-
ing the engine stop switch till the en-
gine comes to a stop.
CLUTCH LEVER
The clutch lever "1" is located on the
left handlebar; it disengages or en-
gages the clutch. Pull the clutch lever
to the handlebar to disengage the
clutch, and release the lever to en-
gage the clutch. The lever should be
pulled rapidly and released slowly for
smooth starts.
SHIFT PEDAL
The gear ratios of the constant-mesh
5 speed transmission are ideally
spaced. The gears can be shifted by
using the shift pedal "1" on the left
side of the engine.
KICKSTARTER CRANK
Rotate the kickstarter crank "1" away
from the engine. Push the starter
down lightly with your foot until the
gears engage, then kick smoothly
and forcefully to start the engine. This
model has a primary kickstarter crank
so the engine can be started in any
gear if the clutch is disengaged. In
normal practices, however, shift to
neutral before starting.THROTTLE GRIP
The throttle grip "1" is located on the
right handlebar; it accelerates or de-
celerates the engine. For accelera-
tion, turn the grip toward you; for
deceleration, turn it away from you.
FRONT BRAKE LEVER
The front brake lever "1" is located on
the right handlebar. Pull it toward the
handlebar to activate the front brake.
REAR BRAKE PEDAL
The rear brake pedal "1" is located on
the right side of the machine. Press
down on the brake pedal to activate
the rear brake.
STARTER KNOB/IDLE SCREW
The starter knob/idle screw "1" is
used when starting a cold engine.
Pull the starter knob/idle screw out to
open the circuit for starting. When the
engine has warmed up, push it in to
close the circuit.
STARTING AND BREAK-IN
FUEL
Always use the recommended fuel as
stated below. Also, be sure to use
new gasoline the day of a race.
Use only unleaded gasoline. The
use of leaded gasoline will cause
severe damage to the engine inter-
nal parts such as valves, piston
rings, and exhaust system, etc.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gas-
oline with a pump octane number
[(R+M)/2] of 91 or higher, or a re-
search octane number of 95 or high-
er. If knocking (or pinging) occurs,
use a gasoline of a different brand.
• For refueling, be sure to stop the
engine and use enough care not
to spill any fuel. Also be sure to
avoid refueling close to a fire.
• Refuel after the engine, exhaust
pipe, etc. have cooled off.
Gasohol (For USA and Canada)
There are two types of gasohol: gas-
ohol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol
content does not exceed 10%. Gaso-
hol containing methanol is not recom-
mended by Yamaha because it can
cause damage to the fuel system or
vehicle performance problems.
HANDLING NOTE
Never start or run the engine in a
closed area. The exhaust fumes
are poisonous; they can cause
loss of consciousness and death
in a very short time. Always oper-
ate the machine in a well-ventilated
area.
Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded
gasoline only

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TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
Concerning the tightening torque, refer to "TIGHTENING TORQUES" section in the CHAPTER 2.
Frame construction Frame to rear frame
Combined seat and fuel tank Fuel tank to frame
Exhaust system Silencer to rear frame
Engine mounting Frame to engine
Engine bracket to engine
Engine bracket to frame
Steering Steering stem to handlebar Steering stem to frame
Steering stem to upper bracket
Upper bracket to handlebar
Suspension Front Steering stem to front fork Front fork to upper bracket
Front fork to lower bracket
Rear For link type Assembly of links
Link to frame
Link to rear shock absorber
Link to swingarm
Installation of rear shock absorber Rear shock absorber to frame
Installation of swingarm Tightening of pivot shaft
Wheel Installation of wheel Front Tightening of wheel axle
Tightening of axle holder
Rear Tightening of wheel axle
Wheel to rear wheel sprocket
Brake Front Brake caliper to front fork
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Brake master cylinder to handlebar
Tightening of bleed screw
Tightening of brake hose holder
Rear Brake pedal to frame
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Brake master cylinder to frame
Tightening of bleed screw
Tightening of brake hose holder
Fuel system Fuel pump to fuel tank

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel:
Type Premium unleaded gasoline only
Tank capacity 6.2 L (1.40 Imp gal, 1.64 US gal)
Throttle body:
Type 30RA
Manufacturer KEIHIN
Spark plug:
Type/manufacturer CR8E/NGK (resistance type)
Gap 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission:
Primary reduction system Gear
Primary reduction ratio 2.652 (61/23)
Final drive Chain
Secondary reduction ratio 3.692 (48/13) (For USA, CDN)
3.769 (49/13) (For EUROPE, AUS, NZ, ZA)
Transmission type Constant mesh, 5-speed
Operation Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st 1.929 (27/14)
2nd 1.533 (23/15)
3rd 1.278 (23/18)
4th 1.091 (24/22)
5th 0.952 (20/21)
Chassis: USA, CDN EUROPE AUS, NZ, ZA
Frame type Semi double cra-
dle←←
Caster angle 26.95° 26.80° 27.00°
Trail 118 mm (4.65 in) 117 mm (4.61 in) 120 mm (4.72 in)
Tire:
Type With tube
Size (front) 80/100-21 51M
Size (rear) 120/80-19 63M (For USA, CDN, AUS, NZ, ZA)
110/90-19 62M (For EUROPE)
Tire pressure (front and rear) 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm
2, 15 psi)
Brake:
Front brake type Single disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Rear brake type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot operation
Suspension:
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Swingarm (link type monocross suspension)
Shock absorber:
Front shock absorber Coil spring/oil damper
Rear shock absorber Coil spring/gas, oil damper

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Crankshaft:
Crank width "A" 61.95–62.00 mm (2.439–2.441 in) ----
Runout limit "C" 0.03 mm (0.0012 in) 0.05 mm (0.002
in)
Big end side clearance "D" 0.15–0.45 mm (0.0059–0.0177 in) 0.50 mm (0.02
in)
Small end free play "F" 0.4–1.0 mm (0.02–0.04 in) 2.0 mm (0.08
in)
Balancer:
Balancer drive method Gear ----
Air filter oil grade: Foam-air-filter oil or equivalent oil ----
Clutch:
Friction plate thickness 2.92–3.08 mm (0.115–0.121 in) 2.8 mm (0.110
in)
Quantity 8 ----
Clutch plate thickness 1.5–1.7 mm (0.059–0.067 in) ----
Quantity 7 ----
Warp limit ---- 0.1 mm (0.004
in)
Clutch spring free length 50.0 mm (1.97 in) 49.0 mm (1.93
in)
Quantity 6 ----
Clutch housing thrust clearance 0.10–0.35 mm (0.0039–0.0138 in) ----
Clutch housing radial clearance 0.010–0.044 mm (0.0004–0.0017 in) ----
Clutch release method Inner push, cam push ----
Shifter:
Shifter type Cam drum and guide bar ----
Guide bar bending limit ---- 0.05 mm (0.002
in)
Kickstarter:
Type Kick and ratchet type ----
Fuel pump:
Fuel pressure 324 kPa (3.24 kg/cm
2, 46.1 psi) ----
Fuel injector:----
Model/manufacturer 1010/DENSO ----
Throttle body:----
I. D. mark 33D1 00 ----
Manufacturer KEIHIN ----Item Standard Limit

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Throttle position sensor:----
Throttle position sensor maximum resistance 5 kΩ----
Throttle position sensor variable resistance 0–2 kΩ (full closed) ----
Throttle position sensor input voltage 4–6 V ----
Fuel injection sensor:----
Crankshaft position sensor resistance 248–372 Ω----
Intake air pressure sensor output voltage 3.57–3.71 V at 101.3kPa (1.013 kg/cm
2,
14.41 psi)----
Atmospheric pressure sensor output voltage 3.57–3.71 V at 101.3kPa (1.013 kg/cm
2,
14.41 psi)----
Intake air temperature sensor 5.4–6.6 kΩat 0 °C (32 °F)
290–390 Ωat 80 °C (176 °F)----
Idling condition:----
Engine idle speed 1,900–2,100 r/min ----
Oil temperature 55–65 °C (131–149 °F) ----
Lubrication system:
Oil filter type Paper type ----
Oil pump type Trochoid type ----
Tip clearance 0.12 mm or less (0.0047 in or less) 0.20 mm (0.008
in)
Side clearance 0.09–0.17 mm (0.0035–0.0067 in) 0.24 mm (0.009
in)
Housing and rotor clearance 0.03–0.10 mm (0.0012–0.0039 in) 0.17 mm
(0.0067 in)
Bypass valve setting pressure 40–80 kPa (0.4–0.8 kg/cm
2, 5.69–11.38
psi)----
Cooling:
Radiator core size
Width 121.4 mm (4.78 in) ----
Height 235 mm (9.25 in) ----
Thickness 28 mm (1.10 in) ----
Radiator cap opening pressure 108–137 kPa (1.08–1.37 kg/cm
2, 15.4–
19.5 psi)----
Radiator capacity (total) 0.62 L (0.55 Imp qt, 0.66 US qt) ----
Water pump
Type Single-suction centrifugal pump ----Item Standard Limit

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ENGINE
8. Apply:
• Foam-air-filter oil or equivalent oil
to the element
Squeeze out the excess oil. Element
should be wet but not dripping.
9. If the thin sheet (air filter element
2) is dirty with mud etc., clean the
thin sheet (air filter element 2) by
the following steps.
Cleaning steps:
a. Remove the air filter element 2
"1".
b. Clean the air filter element 2 with
solvent.
After cleaning, remove the remaining
solvent by squeezing the element.
Do not twist the element when
squeezing the element.
c. Inspect the air filter element 2.
Damage → Replace.
d. Install the air filter element 2.
10. Install:
• Air filter element "1"
• Air filter guide "2"
•Binder
11. Install:
• Mounting bolt for air filter case
cover12. Install:
• Fuel tank bolt (front)
CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY
JOINT
1. Remove:
•Seat
• Air scoop (left/right)
•Fuel tank
• Air filter
2. Check:
• Throttle body joint "1"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
3. Install:
• Air filter
•Fuel tank
• Air scoop (left/right)
•Seat
CHECKING THE FUEL LINE
1. Remove:
•Seat
•Fuel tank
• Air scoop (left/right)
• Air filter case
• Cover
2. Check:
• Fuel hose "1"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Loose connection → Reconnect.
3. Install:
• Cover
• Air filter case
• Air scoop (left/right)
•Fuel tank
•Seat
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL
1. Stand the machine on a level sur-
face.
• When checking the oil level make
sure that the machine is upright.
• Place the machine on a suitable
stand.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
2–3 minutes at engine idling
speed, and then stop the engine
and wait approximately 1 minute.
3. Inspect:
• Oil level
Make sure that the engine oil level
is between the maximum level
line "a" and minimum level line "b"
shown for the oil level check win-
dow.
Above the upper limit "a"→Check
that no oil comes out when the
check bolt "1" for the oil quantity
upper limit is removed.
If any engine oil comes out, drain
it until its last drop is out.
Below the level mark "b"→Add
sufficient oil and idle run the en-
gine, and after stopping the en-
gine, recheck through the oil
inspection window that the oil is at
the specified level.
• Check the oil quantity within 5 min-
utes after the engine is shut off.
Over 5 minutes, idle the engine
again and recheck the oil quantity.
• Do not leave the check bolt for the
oil quantity upper limit removed.
Otherwise, the oil level drops with
time in the engine, allowing the oil
to flow out.
• Engine oil also luburicates the
clutch and the wrong oil types or
additives could cause clutch
slippage. Therefore, do not add
any chemical additives or use en-
gine oils with a grade of CD or
higher and do not use oils la-
beled "ENERGY CONSERVING
II".
• Do not allow foreign material to
enter the crankcase.
Oil application quantify:
35 g
Mounting bolt for air filter
case cover:
5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6
ft•lb)
Fuel tank bolt (front):
9 Nm (0.9 m•kg, 6.5
ft•lb)

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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)