2021 YAMAHA YFZ450R maintenance

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Left side Right side
TIPFor parts equipped with a grease nipple, use a
grease gun. EBU25096Lubricating the steering shaftThe steering shaft must be lubricated by a
Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the pe- riodic maintenance chart.
1. Upper grease nipple
2. Lower grease nipple
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1. Upper grease nipple
2. Lower grease nippleRecommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease
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10abrasives which may mar the paint or protec-
tive finish. When finished cleaning, start the
engine and let it idle for several minutes.
EBU27264StorageShort-term
Always store your ATV in a cool, dry place and, if
necessary, protect it against dust with a porous
cover.
NOTICE: Storing the ATV in a poorly ven-
tilated room or covering it with a tarp while it is
still wet, will allow water and humidity to seep
in and cause rust. To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because of the presence
of ammonia) and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
[ECB00722]
Long-term
Before storing your ATV for several months: 1. Make any necessary repairs and perform all outstanding maintenance.
2. Follow all the instructions in the Cleaning sec- tion of this chapter. 3. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (Fu-
el Med Rx if available), and then run the en-
gine for 5 minutes to distribute the treated
fuel.
4. Perform the following steps to protect the en- gine from internal corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug, and then place the spark plug on the
cylinder head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit sparking during
the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will coat the cylinder wall
with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and then install the spark plug and
the spark plug cap.
5. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals.
Specified amount:
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MMain switch .................................................................... 5-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................9-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 9-3
Model label ..................................................................... 1-1NNeutral indicator light .....................................................5-1OOwner’s Manual and tool kit .......................................... 9-2PParking ........................................................................... 7-4
Parking brake free play, adjusting ............................... 9-33
Parking brake lever ........................................................ 5-6
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 7-5
Part locations ................................................................. 4-1RRiding your ATV ............................................................. 8-1SSafety information .......................................................... 3-1
Seat .............................................................................. 5-10
Shifting ........................................................................... 7-2
Shift pedal ...................................................................... 5-7
Shift pedal, checking ...................................................9-40
Shock absorber, rear ...................................................5-15
Shock absorbers, front ................................................ 5-11
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 9-26
Spark plug, checking ...................................................9-13
Specifications ............................................................... 11-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 5-4
Start switch .................................................................... 5-3
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 9-42Storage ........................................................................ 10-2
Suspension, lubricating
the upper and lower arm
pivots ......................................................................... 9-41
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ....................................... 9-41
TThrottle lever .......................................................... 5-4, 6-5
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................. 9-28
Tires ............................................................................... 6-5
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 9-50
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 9-52VValve clearance ............................................................ 9-28
Vehicle identification number ......................................... 1-1WWheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 9-40
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 9-50
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 9-49YYamalube ..................................................................... 9-20
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