2014 YAMAHA WR 450F lock

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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TIPThe drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove andinstall the rear wheel.7. While supporting the brake caliper, pull the wheel axle out.
8. Remove the drive chain pullers, spacers and the wheel. NOTICE:
Do not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed to-
gether with the brake disc, oth-
erwise the brake pads will be
forced shut.
[ECA11071]

EAU45193
To install the rear wheel 1. Install the spacers into both sides of the wheel hub. NOTICE: When
installing the spacers, be sure
to install them on the correct
side.
[ECA17700]

2. Install the wheel, drive chain pull- ers and the brake caliper bracket
by inserting the wheel axle from
the left-hand side.
TIP
Make sure that the retainer on the
brake caliper bracket is inserted into the slot in the swingarm.

Make sure that there is enough
space between the brake pads be-fore installing the wheel.
3. Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket.
4. Install the washer and the axle nut.
5. Lower the rear wheel so that it is on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
6. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See page 6-25.)
7. Tighten the axle nut, and then the locknuts to their specified torques.
1. Brake caliper bracket
2. Retainer
3. Slot
1
2
3
Tightening torques:Axle nut:125 Nm (12.5 m·kgf, 90 ft·lbf)
Locknut:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
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Engine overheating
WARNING
EWAT1040

Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.

Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the de-
tent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the capwhile turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily
used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolantas soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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INDEXAAir filter element and check hose, cleaning .................................................6-14
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-35BBattery......................................................6-30
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..............................................6-27
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-23
Brake lever .................................................3-8
Brake lever free play, checking ................6-21
Brake light switches .................................6-22
Brake pedal ................................................3-9
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating .....6-28CCables, checking and lubricating .............6-27
Care ...........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-11
Clutch lever ................................................3-8
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ...............6-20
Coolant.....................................................6-12DDimmer switch ...........................................3-7
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .......6-26
Drive chain slack ......................................6-25EEngine break-in ..........................................5-4
Engine idling speed..................................6-17
Engine oil and oil filter element ..................6-8
Engine, starting a warm .............................5-3
Engine stop switch .....................................3-7
Engine trouble warning light.......................3-2
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ....... 6-23
Front fork, adjusting ................................. 3-14
Front fork, bleeding.................................. 3-15
Front fork, checking ................................. 6-29
Fuel.......................................................... 3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........... 5-4
Fuel level warning light .............................. 3-2
Fuel tank breather hose........................... 3-11
Fuel tank cap ............................................. 3-9
Fuse, replacing ........................................ 6-32HHandlebar switches ................................... 3-7
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-32
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-2
Horn switch ................................................ 3-7IIdentification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-19
Indicator lights and warning lights ............. 3-1KKickstarter................................................ 3-12LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-35MMain switch ................................................ 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ....... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system...... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-1
Multi-function display ................................. 3-2NNeutral indicator light ................................. 3-1
PPanel, removing and installing .................. 6-7
Parking ...................................................... 5-5
Part locations ............................................ 2-1SSafety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-13
Shifting ...................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ................................................. 3-8
Shift pedal, checking ............................... 6-22
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ...... 3-16
Sidestand ................................................ 3-18
Sidestand, checking an d lubricating........ 6-28
Spark plug, checking ................................. 6-7
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Starter knob............................................. 3-12
Starting a cold engine ............................... 5-1
Start switch................................................ 3-7
Steering, checking................................... 6-30
Steering lock ........................................... 3-13
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ...................... 6-36
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................... 6-29TTail/brake light ......................................... 6-34
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ............................................. 6-27
Throttle grip free play, checking .............. 6-17
Tires ........................................................ 6-18
Tool kit....................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-40
Troubleshooting charts............................ 6-41
Turn signal indicator light .......................... 3-1
Turn signal light bulb, replacing .............. 6-34
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