2016 YAMAHA YZ450F Owners Manual

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
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AUS, NZL, ZAF

DESCRIPTION
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EASB111009
DESCRIPTION
TIP
Designs and specifications of the vehicle are subject to change without notice. Therefore, please
note that the descriptions in this manual may be different from those for the vehicle you have pur-
chased.1. Clutch lever 10. Radiator
2. Front brake lever 11. Coolant drain bolt
3. Throttle grip 12. Rear brake pedal
4. Radiator cap 13. Air filter
5. Fuel tank cap 14. Drive chain
6. Launch control switch 15. Shift pedal
7. Engine stop switch 16. Oil level check window
8. Fuel tank 17. Starter knob/idle screw
9. Kickstarter lever 18. Front fork
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IDENTIFICATION
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EASB111010
IDENTIFICATION
There are two significant reasons for knowing
the serial number of your vehicle:
1. When ordering parts, you can give the num-
ber to your Yamaha dealer for positive iden-
tification of the model you own.
2. If your vehicle is stolen, the authorities will
need the number to search for and identify
your vehicle.
EASB111011VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The vehicle identification number “1” is
stamped into the right side of the frame.
EASB111012ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
The engine serial number “1” is stamped into
the elevated part of the right-side of the engine.
1
1

INCLUDED PARTS
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EASB111013
INCLUDED PARTS
EASB111014SIDESTAND
The sidestand “1” is used to support only the
machine when standing or transporting it.
EWA@
WARNING
• Never apply additional force to the sides-
tand.
• Remove this sidestand before starting out.
EASB111015SPARK PLUG WRENCH
The spark plug wrench “1” is used to remove or
install the spark plug.
EASB111016NIPPLE WRENCH
The nipple wrench “1” is used to tighten the
spoke.
EASB111017
HANDLEBAR PROTECTOR
Install the handlebar protector “1” with the mark
“a” facing forward.
EASB111018FUEL HOSE JOINT COVER
The fuel hose joint covers “1” are used to pre-
vent mud, dust, and other foreign materials
from entering the inside when the fuel hose is
disconnected.
EASB111019COUPLER FOR CONNECTING OPTIONAL
PART
The coupler “1” is used for connecting the op-
tional Power Tuner and so on.
ECA
NOTICE
When no optional parts, etc. are connected,
connect the connection terminal to the orig-
inal coupler.
Before disconnecting the coupler, thor-
oughly wipe off any mud or water stuck to it.
1
1
a
1A
A
1
1

INCLUDED PARTS
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The Power Tuner is an optional part.Part name Part number
GYTR Power Tuner
(For USA)33D-H59C0-V0-00
YZ Power Tuner
(Except for USA)33D-859C0-10

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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EAS20180
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
EASB111020PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL AND DIS-
ASSEMBLY
1. Before the jobs, completely remove mud,
dust, and the like in order to prevent the en-
try of them into the inside during the jobs.
• Before cleaning with high-pressure water of
washers, cover the following parts.
Air duct
Silencer exhaust port
Drain hole on the cylinder head (right side)
Hole under the water pump housing
2. Use proper special tools and equipment.
See “SPECIAL TOOLS”.
3. During disassembly, check and measure the
required parts, and make a record of them
so that you may refer to the record when in-
stalling them. Moreover, arrange gears, cyl-
inders, pistons, and other parts for each
section so as not to confuse or lose them.4. During disassembly, clean each of the parts,
and store them in trays for each section.
5. Flammable. Keep servicing areas away
from any source of fire.
6. During servicing, take special care not to re-
ceive an injury or a burn on the engine, the
exhaust pipe, the silencer, or the like.
7. If coolant is left adhered to the chassis, paint
and plating will be damaged. Therefore,
rinse it out with water in good time.
EWA
WARNING
Coolant is potentially harmful and should
be handled with special care.
• If it enters your eyes, wash it away with wa-
ter enough and then get medical attention
• If it splashes on your skin or clothes,
quickly wash it away with water and then
with soapy water.
• If it is swallowed, immediately induce vom-
iting and get medical attention.
EASB111021REPLACEMENT PARTS
Make sure that the parts and grease or oil to be
used for repair of the vehicle, including periodic
replacement parts, are new YAMAHA genuine
parts and recommended parts.
Do not use any used parts, because these may
not be genuine though they have similar ap-
pearances or because the quality may be
changed by aging.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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EASB111022GASKETS, OIL SEALS AND O-RINGS
1. When overhauling the engine, replace all
gaskets and O-rings. All gasket surfaces, oil
seal lips, and O-rings must be cleaned so
that there may be no dust on them.
2. During assembly, always apply proper oil to
bearings and proper grease to oil seal lips
before installation.
EASB111023LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER
PINS
After removal, replace lock washers/plates “1”
and cotter pins with new ones. After the bolt or
nut has been tightened to specification, firmly
bend the lock tabs along a flat of the bolt or nut.
EASB111024BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS
Install bearings “1” and oil seals “2” with their
manufacturer’s marks or size symbols facing
outward. During installation of an oil seal, make
sure that its main lip faces the oil chamber (the
target to be sealed). Before installation, always
apply a light coat of grease to the oil seal lip.
ECA
NOTICE
Do not spin the bearing with compressed air
because this will damage the bearing sur-
faces.
EASB111025CIRCLIPS
When assembling parts, always use new cir-
clips. During installation of a circlip, make sure
that the edge “2” of the circlip “1” is positioned
opposite to the force “3” that the circlip re-
ceives. Install the circlip with its end aligned
with the center of the spline, without opening
the circlip more than necessary.
1. Oil
2. Lip
3. Spring
4. Grease

BASIC SERVICE INFORMATION
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EASB111026
BASIC SERVICE INFORMATION
EASB111027ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electrical parts handling
ECA16620
NOTICE
Handle electrical components with special
care, and do not subject them to strong
shocks.
ECA16630
NOTICE
Electrical components are very sensitive to
and can be damaged by static electricity.
Therefore, never touch the terminals and be
sure to keep the contacts clean.Checking the electrical system
ECA14371
NOTICE
Never insert the tester probes into the cou-
pler terminal slots. Always insert the probes
from the opposite end “a” of the coupler,
taking care not to loosen or damage the
leads.
ECA16640
NOTICE
For waterproof couplers, never insert the
tester probes directly into the coupler.
When performing any checks using a water-
proof coupler, use the specified test har-
ness or a suitable commercially available
test harness.
a