2016 YAMAHA YZ450F Owners Manual

EASB111007
SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used in this manual for easier understanding.
TIP
The following symbols are not relevant to every vehicle.
SYMBOL DEFINITION SYMBOL DEFINITION
Serviceable with engine mounted Gear oil
Filling fluid Molybdenum disulfide oil
Lubricant Brake fluid
Special tool Wheel bearing grease
Tightening torque Lithium-soap-based grease
Wear limit, clearance Molybdenum disulfide grease
Engine speed Silicone grease
Electrical data Locking agent (LOCTITE®)
Engine oil Replace the part with a new one.
G
M
BF
B
T R..
LS
M
S
LT
E
New

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
PERIODIC CHECKS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
CHASSIS
ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
TUNING

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GENERAL INFORMATION
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS............................................................ 1-1
DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................. 1-4
IDENTIFICATION............................................................................................. 1-5
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ...................................................... 1-5
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER ....................................................................... 1-5
INCLUDED PARTS.......................................................................................... 1-6
SIDESTAND ............................................................................................... 1-6
SPARK PLUG WRENCH ........................................................................... 1-6
NIPPLE WRENCH...................................................................................... 1-6
HANDLEBAR PROTECTOR ...................................................................... 1-6
FUEL HOSE JOINT COVER ...................................................................... 1-6
COUPLER FOR CONNECTING OPTIONAL PART................................... 1-6
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.......................................................................... 1-8
PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY............................ 1-8
REPLACEMENT PARTS............................................................................ 1-8
GASKETS, OIL SEALS AND O-RINGS ..................................................... 1-9
LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER PINS ...................................... 1-9
BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS ..................................................................... 1-9
CIRCLIPS ................................................................................................... 1-9
BASIC SERVICE INFORMATION.................................................................. 1-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM............................................................................ 1-10
SPECIAL TOOLS........................................................................................... 1-13
CONTROL FUNCTIONS................................................................................ 1-18
ENGINE STOP SWITCH .......................................................................... 1-18
LAUNCH CONTROL SWITCH ................................................................. 1-18
CLUTCH LEVER...................................................................................... 1-18
SHIFT PEDAL .......................................................................................... 1-18
KICKSTARTER LEVER............................................................................ 1-19
THROTTLE GRIP ..................................................................................... 1-19
FRONT BRAKE LEVER ........................................................................... 1-19
REAR BRAKE PEDAL.............................................................................. 1-19
STARTER KNOB/IDLE SCREW .............................................................. 1-19
FUEL TANK CAP ..................................................................................... 1-20

STARTING AND BREAK-IN.......................................................................... 1-21
FUEL ........................................................................................................ 1-21
STARTING A COLD ENGINE .................................................................. 1-21
STARTING A WARM ENGINE ................................................................. 1-22
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES ...................................................................... 1-22
MAINTENANCE AFTER BREAK-IN.............................................................. 1-23
MAJOR MAINTENANCE .......................................................................... 1-23
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS............................................................................ 1-24
CLEANING AND STORAGE.......................................................................... 1-26
CLEANING ............................................................................................... 1-26
STORAGE ................................................................................................ 1-26

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
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EASB111008
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this vehicle.
CAN
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
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