2015 YAMAHA WR 450F lights

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-of f 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 .......................................... 6-13
Cleaning the air filter element and check hose.......................... 6-14
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-18 Valve clearance ............................. 6-18
Tires ............................................... 6-18
Spoke wheels ................................ 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................. 6-21
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................. 6-22
Checking the shift pedal ................ 6-23
Brake light switches ....................... 6-23
Checking the front and rear brake pads.................................. 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ........ 6-24
Changing the brake fluid ................ 6-25
Drive chain slack............................ 6-25
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain .................................. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
cables ......................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ................. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers .............. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal................................. 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................... 6-29
Lubricating the swingarm pivots .... 6-29
Checking the front fork................... 6-30
Checking the steering .................... 6-30
Checking the wheel bearings......... 6-31
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories,
and Modifications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable be-
cause of potential safety hazards to you
or others. Installing aftermarket prod-
ucts or having other modifications per-
formed to your vehicle that change any
of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or death.
You are responsible for injuries related
to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.
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Never install accessories that
would impair the performance of
your motorcycle. Carefully inspect
the accessory before using it to
make sure that it does not in any
way reduce ground clearance or
cornering clearance, limit suspen- sion travel, steering travel or con-
trol operation, or obscure lights or
reflectors.
Accessories fitted to the handle-
bar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improper
weight distribution. If accesso-
ries are added to the handlebar
or front fork area, they must be
as lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.
Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle. Wind may at-
tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become un-
stable in cross winds.
Certain accessories can dis- place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the free-
dom of movement of the opera-
tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.
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Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical acces-
sories exceed the capacity of the
motorcycle’s electr ical system, an electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.
Aftermarket Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide
the best combination of handling, brak-
ing, and comfort. Other tires, rims, siz-
es, and combinations may not be
appropriate. Refer to page 6-18 for tire
specifications and more information on
replacing your tires.
Transporting the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.
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Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle.
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Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
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Shift the transmission in gear (for
models with a manual transmis-
sion).
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Secure the motorcycle with
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EAU10452
Main switchThe main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. The various main
switch positions are described below.
EAU52431
ON
All electrical circui ts are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight, li-
cense plate light and auxiliary light
come on, and the engine can be start-
ed. TIPThe headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays on
until the main switch is pushed to“OFF”, even if the engine stalls.
EAU52472
OFF
All electrical systems are off.
WARNING
EWA16131
Never push the main switch to
“OFF” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result inloss of control or an accident.NOTICE
ECA17831
Make sure that the main switch is in
“OFF” with the engine turned off,
otherwise the battery may discharge
to the point that the starter motorwill not operate properly.
EAU49396
Indicator lights and warning
lights
EAU11021
Turn signal indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left or
right.
EAU11061
Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
3. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
5. Fuel level warning light “ ”
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EAU1234H
Handlebar switchesLeft
Right
EAU12401
Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
EAU12461
Turn signal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the center
position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12501
Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12661
Engine stop switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “ ” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
EAU12713
Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine with the starter. See page 5-1 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
EAU52441
The engine trouble warning light will
come on when the main switch is
pushed to “ON” and the start switch is
pushed, but this does not indicate a
malfunction.
1. Dimmer switch “ / ”
2. Turn signal switch “ / ”
3. Horn switch “ ”
1. Engine stop switch “ / ”
2. Start switch “ ”
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EAU13213
FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, followthese instructions. 1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters and
clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling when the fuel reaches the
bottom of the filler tube. Because
fuel expands when it heats up,
heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the
fuel tank. 3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately. NOTICE: Immediately wipe
off spilled fuel with a clean, dry,
soft cloth, since fuel may deteri-
orate painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
[ECA10072]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15152
Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gaso-
line by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
oline vapor, or get some gasoline in your eyes, see your doctor immedi-
ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
EAU13392
NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a different
brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
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Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
7.2 L (1.90 US gal, 1.58 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning light comes on): 3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)
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Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary. —
Instruments, lights, signals
and switches Check operation.
Correct if necessary.
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Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle. 3-18
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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OPERATION AND IMPORT ANT RIDING POINTS
EAU15952
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accidentor injury.
EAU56890
TIPThis model is equipped with:
a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of a turnover. In this
case, the multi-function display in-
dicates error code 30, but this is
not a malfunction. Push the main
switch to “OFF” and then to “ON”
to clear the error code. Failing to
do so will prevent the engine from
starting even though the engine
will crank when pushing the start
switch.
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an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. In this case,
the multi-function display indicates
error code 70, but this is not a mal-
function. Push the start switch to
clear the error code and to restartthe engine.
EAU52906
Starting a cold engineNOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine iscold!
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
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The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the sid-
estand up.
See page 3-19 for more informa-
tion.
1. Push the main switch to “ON” and make sure that the engine stop
switch is set to “ ”.
The following warning lights
should come on for a few seconds,
then go off.
Fuel level warning light
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Engine trouble warning light
NOTICE
ECA17782
If a warning light does not come on
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NOTICE
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Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.
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Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid damag-
ing the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand theshock of forced shifting.
EAU16811
Tips for reducing fuel
consumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
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Do not rev the engine while shifting
down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.
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Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU52941
Engine break-in
WARNING
EWA10322
Failure to properly maintain the ve-
hicle or performing maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death during
service or while using the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha dealer performservice. 1. Before starting the engine, fill the fuel tank with the fuel.
2. Start and warm up the engine. Check the operation of the controls
and the engine stop switch. (See
page 3-7.) Then, restart the engine
and check its operation within no
more than 5 minutes after it is re-
started.
3. Operate the motorcycle in the low- er gears at moderate throttle open-
ings for five to eight minutes. Stop
the engine.
4. Check how the engine runs when the motorcycle is ridden with the
throttle 1/4 to 1/2 open (low to me-
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