Yamaha Wr 450 F Owners Manual

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COOLANT REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
Take care so that coolant does not splash
on painted surfaces. If it splashes, wash it
away with water.
1. Place a container under the engine.
2. Remove:
Seat
Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
SIDE COVERS” section in the CHAP-
TER 4.
3. Disconnect:
Coolant reservoir hose 1 
Drain the coolant completely.
4. Connect:
Coolant reservoir hoseLOWFULLCOOLANT1
5. Remove:
Engine guard 1 
Coolant drain bolt 2 
6. Remove:
Radiator cap
Drain the coolant completely.
7. Clean:
Cooling system
Thoroughly flush the cooling system
with clean tap water.
8. Install:
Copper washer
Coolant drain bolt
Engine guard
Bolt [engine guard (front)]
Bolt [engine guard (rear)]
New
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..34 Nm (3.4 m · kg, 24 ft · lb)
T R..23 Nm (2.3 m · kg, 17 ft · lb) 
						

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COOLANT REPLACEMENT
9. Fill:
Radiator
Engine
To specified level.
CAUTION:
Do not mix more than one type of ethyl-
ene glycol antifreeze containing corro-
sion inhibitors for aluminum engine.
Do not use water containing impurities or oil.
Recommended coolant:
High quality ethylene glycol
anti-freeze containing 
anti-corrosion for 
aluminum engine
Coolant 1 and water 
(soft water) 2 mixing ratio:
50%/50%
Coolant capacity:
1.25 L (1.10 Imp qt, 1.32 US qt)
Handling notes of coolant:
The coolant is harmful so it should be han-
dled with special care.
WARNING
When coolant splashes to your eye.
Thoroughly wash your eye with water
and see your doctor.
When coolant splashes to your clothes.
Quickly wash it away with water and
then with soap.
When coolant is swallowed.
Quickly make him vomit and take him
to a doctor.
10. Install:
Radiator cap
11. Fill:
Coolant reservoir tank
Midway a between maximum and min-
imum marks on the tank.
LOWFULLCOOLANTa 
						

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ADJRADIATOR CAP INSPECTION/
RADIATOR CAP OPENING PRESSURE INSPECTION
12. Install:
Coolant reservoir cap
13. Start the engine and let it warm up for
several minutes.
14. Turn off the engine and inspect the cool-
ant level.
Refer to “COOLANT LEVEL INSPEC-
TION” section.
NOTE:
Before checking the coolant level wait a few
minutes until the coolant settles.
EC355000
RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Seal (radiator cap) 1 
Valve and valve seat 2 
Crack/damage → Replace.
Exist fur deposits 3 → Clean or
replace.
EC356001
RADIATOR CAP OPENING PRESSURE 
INSPECTION
1. Attach:
Radiator cap tester 1 and adapter 2 
NOTE:
Apply water on the radiator cap seal.
3Radiator cap
2. Apply the specified pressure.
Radiator cap tester:
YU-24460-01/90890-01325
Adapter:
YU-33984/90890-01352
Radiator cap opening pressure:
110 kPa (1.1 kg/cm2, 15.6 psi) 
						

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COOLING SYSTEM INSPECTION
3. Inspect:
Pressure
Impossible to maintain the specified
pressure for 10 seconds → Replace.
EC357002
COOLING SYSTEM INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Coolant level
2. Attach:
Radiator cap tester 1 and adapter 2 
3. Apply the specified pressure.
NOTE:
Do not apply pressure more than specified
pressure.
Radiator should be filled fully.
4. Inspect:
Pressure
Impossible to maintain the specified
pressure for 10 seconds → Repair.
Radiator
Radiator hose joint
Coolant leakage → Repair or replace.
Radiator hose
Swelling → Replace.
Radiator cap tester:
YU-24460-01/90890-01325
Adapter:
YU-33984/90890-01352
Standard pressure:
180 kPa (1.8 kg/cm2, 25.6 psi) 
						

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ADJCLUTCH ADJUSTMENT/
THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
EC359020
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
Clutch lever free play a 
Out of specification → Adjust.
Clutch lever free play a:
8 ~ 13 mm (0.31 ~ 0.51 in)
2. Adjust:
Clutch lever free play
NOTE:
Make minute adjustment on the lever side
using the adjuster 3.
After adjustment, check proper operation of
clutch lever. Clutch lever free play adjustment steps:
Loosen the locknut 1.
Turn the adjuster 2 until free play a is
within the specified limits.
Tighten the locknut.
EC35A001
THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
Throttle grip free play a 
Out of specification → Adjust.
Throttle grip free play a:
3 ~ 5 mm (0.12 ~ 0.20 in)
2. Adjust:
Throttle grip free play
Throttle grip free play adjustment steps:
Slide the adjuster cover.
Loosen the locknut 1.
Turn the adjuster 2 until the specified free
play is obtained.
Tighten the locknut.
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ADJTHROTTLE LUBRICATION/
HOT STARTER LEVER ADJUSTMENT
THROTTLE LUBRICATION
1. Remove:
Cover (throttle cable cap) 1
Cover (grip cap) 2
Throttle cable cap 3
NOTE:
Before adjusting the throttle cable free play,
the engine idle speed should be adjusted.
WARNING
After adjusting the throttle cable free
play, start the engine and turn the han-
dlebar to right and left and make sure
that the engine idling does not run faster.
2. Apply:
Lithium soap base grease
On the throttle cable end a.
3. Install:
Throttle cable cap
Screw (throttle cable cap)
Cover (grip cap)
Cover (throttle cable cap)
T R..4 Nm (0.4 m · kg, 2.9 ft · lb)
HOT STARTER LEVER ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
Hot starter lever free play a
Out of specification → Adjust.
2. Adjust:
Hot starter lever free play
NOTE:
After adjustment, check proper operation of
hot starter.
Hot starter lever free play a:
3 ~ 6 mm (0.12 ~ 0.24 in)
Hot starter lever free play adjustment
steps:
Loosen the locknut 1.
Turn the adjuster 2 until free play a is
within the specified limits.
Tighten the locknut. 
						

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AIR FILTER CLEANING
AIR FILTER CLEANING
NOTE:
Proper air filter maintenance is the biggest key
to preventing premature engine wear and
damage.
CAUTION:
Never run the engine without the air filter
element in place; this would allow dirt and
dust to enter the engine and cause rapid
wear and possible engine damage.
1. Remove:
Air filter case cover 1 
NOTE:
Loosen the quick screw 2 and draw the air fil-
ter case cover to remove it because its claws
a are inserted in the side cover as shown.
2. Unhook:
Binder 1 
3. Remove:
Air filter element 1 
Filter guide 2 
4. Clean:
Air filter element
Clean them with solvent.
NOTE:
After cleaning, remove the remaining solvent
by squeezing the element. 
						

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CAUTION:
Do not twist the element when squeezing
the element.
Leaving too much of solvent in the ele-
ment may result in poor starting.
5. Inspect:
Air filter element
Damage → Replace.
6. Apply:
Foam-air-filter oil or equivalent oil to the
element.
NOTE:
Squeeze out the excess oil. Element should
be wet but not dripping.
Wipe off the oil left on the element surface
using a clean dry cloth. (Excess oil in the ele-
ment may adversely affect engine starting.)
7. Install:
Filter guide 1 
NOTE:
Align the projection a on filter guide with the
hole b in air filter element.
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
matching surface c on air filter element.
8. Install:
Air filter element 1 
NOTE:
Align the projection a on filter guide with the
hole b in air filter case.
9. Hook:
Binder 1 
NOTE:
Hook the binder 1 so that it contacts the filter
guide projections a.
AIR FILTER CLEANING 
						

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
NOTE:
When checking the oil level make sure that
the motorcycle is upright.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
WARNING
Never remove the oil tank cap just after
high speed operation. The heated oil could
spurt out. causing danger. Wait until the oil
cools down to approximately 70 ˚C (158 ˚F).
2. Idle the engine more than 3 minutes
while keeping the motorcycle upright.
Then stop the engine and inspect the oil
level.
3. Remove:
Oil tank cap 1 
1
4. Inspect:
Oil level
Oil level should be between maximum
a and minimum b marks.
Oil level low → Add oil to proper level.
NOTE:
When inspecting the oil level, do not screw the
oil level gauge into the oil tank. 
Insert the gauge lightly.
a
b 
						

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
(For USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
Do not add any chemical additives.
Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
additives could cause clutch slippage.
Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
(Except for USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
Do not add any chemical additives or use
oils with a grade of CD a or higher.
Do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CON-
SERVING II” b or higher. Engine oil also
lubricates the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
5. Start the engine and let it warm up for
several minutes.
CAUTION:
When the oil tank is empty, never start the
engine.
Recommended oil:
At 5 ˚C (40 ˚F) or higher Å
Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE
20W-40 type SG motor oil 
(Non-Friction modified)
At 15 ˚C (60 ˚F) or lower ı
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SG motor oil 
(Non-Friction modified)
and/or
Yamalube 4-R (15W-50)
(Non-Friction modified)
Recommended oil:
Refer to the following chart for
selection of oils which are suited
to the atmospheric temperatures.
Recommended engine oil classi-
fication:
API STANDARD:
API “SG” or higher grade
(Designed primarily for motor-
cycles)-20
-4-10
140
3010
5020
6830
8640 50
104
122°CTemp.
°F
10W-30
10W-40
20W-40
20W-50
15W-40
a
b