fuel pressure YAMAHA YFZ450 2006 Owners Manual

LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ..................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION ............................... 3-1
Identification number records ............. 3-3
Key identification number ................... 3-5
Vehicle identification number ............. 3-5
Model label ......................................... 3-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ...................... 4-1
Main switch ......................................... 4-1
Indicator and warning lights ................ 4-3
Handlebar switches ............................ 4-7
Throttle lever .................................... 4-11
Speed limiter .................................... 4-13
Clutch lever ...................................... 4-15
Brake lever ....................................... 4-17Brake pedal ...................................... 4-17
Parking brake lever .......................... 4-19
Shift pedal ........................................ 4-21
Fuel tank cap .................................... 4-21
Fuel cock .......................................... 4-23
Starter (choke) ................................... 4-25
Seat .................................................. 4-27
Front shock absorber adjustment ..... 4-29
Rear shock absorber adjustment ..... 4-39
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ................ 5-1
Front and rear brakes ......................... 5-7
Fuel .................................................. 5-13
Engine oil .......................................... 5-17
Coolant ............................................. 5-19
Chain ................................................ 5-21
Throttle lever .................................... 5-21
Tires ................................................. 5-23
How to measure tire pressure .......... 5-27
Tire wear limit ................................... 5-29
Fittings and fasteners ....................... 5-29
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Front brake9Check operation lever, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage. 5-7–5-11, 8-81,
9Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 8-85–8-91
Rear brake9Check operation, fluid level and fluid leakage. 5-7–5-11
9Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 8-83–8-89, 8-93
Clutch9Check operation, condition and lever free play. 8-103
Parking brake9Check operation, condition and cable length. 8-97–8-99
Fuel 9Check fuel level.
9Fill with fuel if necessary.5-13–5-15
Engine oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-17, 8-25–8-41
Coolant reservoir 9Check coolant level in reservoir.
9Fill with coolant if necessary.5-19–5-21, 8-43–8-53
Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition.
9Adjust if necessary.5-21, 8-105–8-113
Throttle9Check for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-21, 8-79
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-23–5-29, 8-125–8-127
Fittings and fasteners9Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-29
Lights and switches9Check for proper operation. 5-29, 8-99, 8-137–8-141
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