2021 YAMAHA YFZ450R low beam

Lubricating the upper and lower arm pivots ...................................................... 9-41
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 9-42
Battery....................................................... 9-43
Replacing the fuse .................................... 9-46
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 9-46
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 9-49
Brake/tail light ........................................... 9-49
Removing a wheel ..................................... 9-49
Installing a wheel....................................... 9-50
Troubleshooting ........................................ 9-50
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 9-52
CLEANING AND STORAGE ......................... 10-1 Cleaning .................................................... 10-1
Storage...................................................... 10-2
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ 11-1
INDEX ........................................................... 12-1
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The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). The
warning light should come on for a few seconds,
and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on initially when
the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if the warning
light remains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
EBU18068Handlebar switches
EBU18081Engine stop switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” before starting the engine.
The engine stop switch controls the ignition and
stops the engine when it is running. Use this
switch to stop the engine in an emergency situa-
tion. The engine will not start or run when this
switch is set to “ ”.EBU18102Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine with the start-
er. See the starting instructions on page 7-1 prior
to starting the engine.EBU18157Light switch “ / /OFF”
Set this switch to “ ” to turn on the low beams
and the taillight. Set the switch to “ ” to turn on
the high beams and the taillight. Set the switch to
“OFF” to turn off all the lights.NOTICEECB00046Do not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for an extended period of time. The
battery may discharge to the point that the
1. Light switch “ / /OFF”
2. Engine stop switch “ / ”
3. Start switch “ ”
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98. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
EBU25562Adjusting a headlight beamNOTICEECB00691It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment. To raise a headlight beam, turn the headlight
beam adjusting bolt in direction (a).
To lower a headlight beam, turn the adjusting bolt
in direction (b).
EBU26922Brake/tail lightThis model is equipped with an LED type of
brake/tail light.
If the brake/tail light does not come on, have a
Yamaha dealer check it.EBU25653Removing a wheel1. Park the ATV on a level surface.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts.
3. Elevate the ATV and place a suitable stand under the frame.
4. Remove the nuts from the wheel.
5. Remove the wheel.
1. Headlight beam adjusting bolt
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(a)
(b)
1. Wheel nut
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