2015 YAMAHA WR 450F Owners Manual

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its gasket, and then the radiator
cap to drain the cooling system.
WARNING! Never attempt to re-
move the radiator cap when the
engine is hot.
[EWA10382]
4. After the coolant is completely
drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
5. Install the coolant drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tighten the
bolt to the specified torque.
6. Pour the recommended coolant into the radiator until it is full.
7. Install the radiator cap, start the engine, let it idle for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
8. Remove the radiator cap to check the coolant level in the radiator. If
necessary, add sufficient coolant
until it reaches the bottom of the
radiator filler neck, and then install
the radiator cap.
9. Start the engine, and then check the vehicle for coolant leakage. If
coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cooling system.
EAU52933
Cleaning the air filter element
and check hoseThe air filter element should be cleaned
or replaced at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. Clean or, if necessary, re-
place the air filter element more
frequently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas. In addition, the air
filter check hose must be frequently
checked and cleaned if necessary.
To clean the air filter element
1. Open the air filter case cover by loosening the quick fastener screw
and pulling the case cover outward
as shown.
1. Coolant drain bolt
2. GasketTightening torque:Coolant drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:1:1
Recommended antifreeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing co rrosion inhibitors
for aluminum engines
Coolant quantity: Radiator capacity (including all
routes):1.04 L (1.10 US qt, 0.92 Imp.qt)
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pull the air filter element out.
3. Remove the sponge material from the air filter element frame, clean it with solvent, and then squeeze the
remaining solvent out.
WARNING!
Use only a dedicated parts
cleaning solvent. To avoid the
risk of fire or explosion, do not
use gasoline or solvents with a
low flash point.
[EWA10432]
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the foam
material, handle it gently and
carefully, and do not twist or
wring it.
[ECA10512]
4. Apply oil of the recommended type to the entire surface of the sponge
material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.TIPThe sponge material should be wet butnot dripping.
5. Pull the sponge material over the air filter element frame.TIP
Align the projection on the air filter
element frame with the hole in the
sponge material.
1. Quick fastener screw
2. Air filter case cover
1. Holding clip
2. Air filter element
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1. Air filter element frame
2. Sponge material
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Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filt er oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
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Apply the lithium soap base
grease on the matching surface onthe sponge material.
6. Insert the air filter element into the air filter case. NOTICE: Make sure
that the air filter element is prop-
erly seated in the air filter case.
The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
[ECA10482]
TIPAlign the projection on the air filter ele-
ment with the hole in the air filter case.
7. Place the holding clip in the origi- nal position.TIPHook the holding clip so that it contactsthe filter guide projections. 8. Close the air filter case cover, and
then tighten the quick fastener
screw.
To clean the air filter check hose 1. Check the hose at the bottom of the air filter case for accumulated
dirt or water.
1. Projection
2. Hole
3. Matching surface
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1. Hole
2. Projection
3. Air filter element
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1. Holding clip
2. Projection
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the hose, clean it, and then install
it.
EAU52461
Adjusting the engine idling
speedThe engine idling speed must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted as
follows.TIPA digital tachometer is needed to makethis adjustment.
1. Position the digital tachometer at the ignition coil, which is located in
the spark plug cap.
2. Check the engine idling speed and, if necessary, adjust it to spec-
ification by turning the starter
knob/idle adjusting screw. To in-
crease the engine idling speed,
turn the screw in direction (a). To
decrease the engine idling speed,
turn the screw in direction (b).
TIPIf the specified idling speed cannot be
obtained as described above, have aYamaha dealer make the adjustment.
1. Air filter check hose
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1. Starter knob/idle adjusting screwEngine idling speed:1900–2100 r/min
1(a)
(b)
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EAU21385
Checking the throttle grip free
playThe throttle grip free play should mea-
sure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at the
inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi-
cally check the throttle grip free play
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer adjust it.
EAU21402
Valve clearanceThe valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU52883
TiresTires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the road. Safety in all con-
ditions of riding depends on a relatively
small area of road contact. Therefore, it
is essential to maintain the tires in good
condition at all times and replace them
at the appropriate time with the speci-
fied tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
WARNING
EWA10442
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).

The tire air pressure must be ad-
justed in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
1. Throttle grip free play
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cessories approved for this
model.WARNING
EWA10512
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle couldcause an accident.
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail or
glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is
cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately.
TIPThe tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always complywith the local regulations.Tire information
This model is equipped with tube tires.
Tires age, even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasion-
ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
rubber, sometimes accompanied by
carcass deformation, is an evidence of
ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
WARNING
EWA10462
The front and rear tires should be of
the same make and design, other-
wise the handling characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, whichcould lead to an accident.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):Front: 150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm
2, 22 psi)
Rear: 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)
Maximum load*:
90 kg (198 lb)
* Total weight of rider, cargo and ac- cessories
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depthMinimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
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WARNING
EWA10572
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Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the mo-
torcycle with excessively worn
tires decreases riding stability
and can lead to loss of control.

The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
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It is not recommended to patch
a punctured tube. If unavoid-
able, however, patch the tube
very carefully and replace it as
soon as possible with a high-quality product.

Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire
surface must first be “broken
in” for it to develop its optimalcharacteristics.
EAU21944
Spoke wheels
WARNING
EWA10611
The wheels on this model are not de-
signed for use with tubeless tires.
Do not attempt to use tubeless tireson this model.
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-
cle, note the following points regarding
the specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends, warpage or oth-
er damage, and the spokes for
looseness or damage before each
ride. If any damage is found, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the
wheel. Do not attempt even the
smallest repair to the wheel. A de-
formed or cracked wheel must be
replaced.

The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
Front tire:
Size: 80/100-21M/C 51P
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/GRITTY-ED03 E
Rear tire: Size:
120/90-18M/C 65P
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/GRITTY-ED04 E
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EAU52912
Adjusting the clutch lever free
playThe clutch lever free play should mea-
sure 8.0–13.0 mm (0.31–0.51 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
1. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
decrease the clutch lever free play,
turn the adjusting bolt in direction
(b).TIPIf the specified clutch lever free play could be obtained as described above,
skip steps 2–5.
2. Fully turn the adjusting bolt in di- rection (a) to loosen the clutch ca-
ble.
3. Slide the rubber cover back further down the clutch cable, and then
loosen the locknut.
4. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting nut in direction (a). To
decrease the clutch lever free play,
turn the adjusting nut in direction
(b).
1. Clutch lever free play
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt1
(b)
(a)
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1. Locknut
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut (clutch
cable)
3. Rubber cover
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(b)
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