2014 YAMAHA WR 450F check oil

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION .................. 1-1
DESCRIPTION .................................. 2-1
Left view .......................................... 2-1
Right view ........................................ 2-2
Controls and instrument s................. 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ....................................... 3-1
Main switch ..................................... 3-1
Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................ 3-1
Multi-function display ...................... 3-2
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-7
Clutch lever ..................................... 3-8
Shift pedal ...... ............................. .... 3-8
Brake lever ..................................... 3-8
Brake pedal .................................... 3-9
Fuel tank cap .................................. 3-9
Fuel ............................................... 3-10
Fuel tank breather hose ................ 3-11
Catalytic converter ........................ 3-11
Starter knob .................................. 3-12
Kickstarter ...... ............................. .. 3-12
Steering lock ................................. 3-13
Seat .............................................. 3-13
Adjusting the front fork .................. 3-14
Front fork bleeding ........................ 3-15
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-16
Sidestand ...................................... 3-18 Ignition circuit cut-o
ff system ........ 3-19
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................. 5-1
Starting a cold engine .................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-3
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-4
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission contro l system ....... 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing the
panel ........................................... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element ...... 6-8
Coolant ......................................... 6-12
Cleaning the air filter element
and check hose ......................... 6-14
Adjusting the engine idling speed ........................................ 6-17 Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-17
Valve clearance ............................ 6-18
Tires .............................................. 6-18
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 6-20
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-21
Checking the shift pedal ............... 6-22
Brake light switches ...................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................. 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-24
Drive chain slack ........................... 6-25
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ................ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal ................................ 6-28
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ................................... 6-28
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ......................................... 6-29
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DESCRIPTION
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1. Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 3-14)
2. Bleed screw (page 3-15)
3. Starter knob (page 3-12)
4. Battery (page 6-30)
5. Main fuse (page 6-32)
6. Air filter element (page 6-14)
7. Engine oil check bolt (page 6-8) 8. Shift pedal (page 3-8)
9. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-8)
10.Engine oil drain bolt
(oil tank) (page 6-8)
11.Engine oil tank cap (page 6-8)
12.Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 3-14)
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11151
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided inthis manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.
Check fuel tank breather hose for obst
ructions, cracks or damage, and check
hose connection. 3-10, 3-11
Engine oil Check oil level in oil tank.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-8
Coolant Check coolant level.
If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
Check cooling system for leakage. 6-12
Front brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brak
e fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-23
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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5. Start the engine and check the op-
eration of the motorcycle through-
out its entire operating range.
Restart the motorcycle and ride it
for about 10 to 15 more minutes.
The motorcycle will now be ready
to ride normally.
After the engine break-in period, thor-
oughly check the motorcycle for loose
parts, oil leakage and any other prob-
lems. Be sure to inspect and make ad-
justments thoroughly, especially cable
and drive chain slack and loose
spokes. In addition, check all fittings
and fasteners for looseness, and tight-
en if necessary.
NOTICE
ECA15560

When any of the following parts
have been replaced, they must
be broken in.
Cylinder or crankshaft:
About one hour of break-in op-
eration is necessary.
Piston, rings or transmission
gears:
These parts require about 30
minutes of break-in operation at
half-throttle or less. Observe the condition of the engine carefully
during operation.

If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-cle.
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Parking When parking, stop the engine by
pushing the main switch to “OFF”.
WARNING
EWA10311

Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to
touch them and be burned.
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Do not park on a slope or on soft
ground, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasing the
risk of a fuel leak and fire.

Do not park near grass or other
flammable materials whichmight catch fire.
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13 *Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened. 
14 Brake lever pivot
shaft Lubricate with silicone grease.

15 Brake pedal pivot
shaft Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.

16 Clutch lever pivot
shaft Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.

17 Sidestand Check operation.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. 
18 * Sidestand switch Check operation. 
19 * Front fork Check operation and for oil leakage. 
20 * Shock absorber
assembly Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
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21 * Rear suspension
relay arm and
connecting arm
pivoting points Check operation.
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22 Engine oil Change.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. 
23 Engine oil filter
element Replace.
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24 * Cooling system Check hoses for cracks of damage.
Replace if necessary.
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Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage. 
Change with ethylene glycol anti-freeze coolant. Every 1 year
25 * Front and rear
brake switches Check operation.
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NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS
INITIAL
ODOMETER
READINGS ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) or 1 month 3000 km
(1800 mi) or 3 months 5000 km
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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wire thickness gauge and, if necessary,
adjusted to specification.
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and then
wipe off any grime from the spark plug
threads.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible.
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Engine oil and oil filter
element The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter ele-
ment replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set- tles, remove the engine oil tank
cap, wipe the dipstick clean, insert
it back into the oil tank (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.
WARNING! Never remove the
engine oil tank cap after
high-speed operation, other-
wise hot engine oil could spout
out and cause damage or injury.
1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Tightening torque: Spark plug: 13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
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9And do not touch the radiator
pipe after high-speed operation,
otherwise the cooling system is
hot and cause burns. Always let
the engine oil cool down suffi-
ciently before removing the oil
tank cap.
[EWA16140]

NOTICE: Do not
operate the vehicle until you
know that the engine oil level is
sufficient.
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TIPThe engine oil should be above theminimum level mark. 4. Remove the engine oil check bolt
and its gasket, and then check the
engine oil level.
TIPThe engine oil should be below the brimof the check bolt hole. 5. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the brim of the engine oil check
bolt hole.
1. Engine oil tank cap
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1. Engine oil tank cap
2. Dipstick
3. Minimum level mark
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1. Engine oil check bolt
2. Gasket
1. Engine oil check bolt hole
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6. Install the engine oil tank cap, and
then the check bolt and its gasket.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment) 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine guard by re- moving the bolts.
5. Remove the engine oil tank cap and the engine oil filler cap.
6. Remove the engine oil drain bolts and their gasket to drain the oil
from the oil tank and crankcase. 7. Remove the engine oil filter ele-
ment drain bolt and gasket to drain
the oil from the oil filter element.
1. Bolt
2. Engine guard2
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1. Engine oil tank cap
2. Engine oil filler cap
1. Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank)
2. Gasket
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1. Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase)
2. Gasket
1. Engine oil filter element drain bolt
2. Gasket
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