warning YAMAHA WR 450F 2006 Owner's Manual

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BATTERY INSPECTION AND CHARGING
ÈRelationship between the open-circuit voltage
and the charging time at 20 °C (68 °F)
(These values vary with the temperature, the
condition of the battery plates, and the electro-
lyte level.)
ÉOpen-circuit voltage
ÊCharging time (hours)
ËTime (minutes)
ÌCharging condition of the battery
ÍAmbient temperature 20 °C (68 °F)
aCharging
bCheck the open-circuit voltage.
5. Charge:
Battery
(refer to the appropriate charging method
illustration)
WARNING
Do not quick charge a battery.
CAUTION:
Never remove the MF battery sealing
caps.
Do not use a high-rate battery charger
since it forces a high-amperage current
into the battery quickly and can cause
battery overheating and battery plate
damage.
If it is impossible to regulate the charging
current on the battery charger, be careful
not to overcharge the battery.
When charging a battery, be sure to
remove it from the machine. (If charging
has to be done with the battery mounted
on the machine, disconnect the negative
battery lead from the battery terminal.)
To reduce the chance of sparks, do not
plug in the battery charger until the bat-
tery charger leads are connected to the
battery. Check the charge of the battery, as shown
in the charts and the following example.
Example
Open-circuit voltage = 12.0 V
Charging time = 6.5 hours
Charge of the battery = 20 ~ 30%
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REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS
3. Replace:
Blown fuse
WARNING
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
other than that specified. Improvising or
using a fuse with the wrong amperage rat-
ing may cause extensive damage to the
electrical system, cause the starting and
ignition systems to malfunction and could
possibly cause a fire.
4. Install:
Fuse cover
Seat Replacement steps:
Set the main switch to “OFF”.
Install a new fuse of the correct amperage.
Set on the switches to verify if the electri-
cal circuit is operational.
If the fuse immediately blows again, check
the electrical circuit.
ItemsAmperage
ratingQ’ty
Main fuse 10 A 1
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS
1. Remove:
Headlight
Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section in the CHAPTER 4.
2. Remove:
Headlight bulb holder cover 1
3. Detach:
Headlight bulb holder 1
4. Remove:
Headlight bulb 2
WARNING
Since the headlight bulb gets extremely
hot, keep flammable products and your
hands away from the bulb unit it has cooled
down.

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ENGRADIATOR
EC456000
HANDLING NOTE
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot
fluid and steam may be blown out under
pressure, which could cause serious
injury.
When the engine has cooled, open the radi-
ator cap by the following procedure:
Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radi-
ator cap, slowly rotate the cap counter-
clockwise to the detent. This procedure
allows any residual pressure to escape.
When the hissing sound has stopped,
press down on the cap while turning coun-
terclockwise and remove it.
EC454000
INSPECTION
EC444100
Radiator
1. Inspect:
Radiator core 1
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed
air through rear of the radiator.
Bent fin → Repair/replace.
EC455000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Radiator
1. Install:
Pipe 1 1
Hose 1 2
Pipe 2 3
Hose 3 4
Hose 4 5
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
2. Install:
Hose 2 1
Radiator (left) 2
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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ENGENGINE REMOVAL
EC4M0000
ENGINE REMOVAL
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
ENGINE REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the frame.
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Drain the engine oil Refer to “ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Seat and fuel tank Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section.
Carburetor Refer to “CARBURETOR” section.
Exhaust pipe and silencer Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section.
Air cut-off valve assembly Refer to “AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM”
section.
Clutch cable and guide Disconnect at the engine side.
Radiator Refer to “RADIATOR” section.
Shift pedal Refer to “AC MAGNETO AND
STARTER CLUTCH” section.
Cylinder head breather hose and
oil tank breather hoseRefer to “CAMSHAFTS” section.

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CHAS
EC500000
CHASSIS
EC590000
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
EC598000
FRONT WHEEL
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
Extent of removal:
1 Front wheel removal
2 Wheel bearing removal
3 Brake disc removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
1 Bolt (axle holder) 4 Only loosening.
2 Nut (front wheel axle) 1
3 Front wheel axle 1
4 Front wheel 1
5 Speed sensor 1
6 Collar 1
7 Oil seal 1
8 Bearing 2 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
9 Brake disc 1
2
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CHAS
EC598100
REAR WHEEL
Extent of removal:
1 Rear wheel removal
2 Wheel bearing removal
3 Brake disc removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
REAR WHEEL REMOVAL
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
1 Nut (rear wheel axle) 1
2 Rear wheel axle 1
3 Chain puller 2
4 Rear wheel 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
5 Collar 2
6 Driven sprocket 1
7 Oil seal 2
8 Circlip 1
9 Bearing 2 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
10 Brake disc 1
3
3
1
2
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL

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CHASFRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
EC514200
Wheel axle
1. Measure:
Wheel axle bends
Out of specification → Replace.
Use the dial gauge 1.
NOTE:
The bending value is shown by one half of the
dial gauge reading.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent axle.
Wheel axle bending limit:
0.5 mm (0.020 in)
EC594200
Brake disc
1. Measure:
Brake disc deflection (only rear brake
disc)
Use the dial gauge 1.
Out of specification → Inspect wheel
runout.
If wheel runout is in good condition,
replace the brake disc.
2. Measure:
Brake disc thickness a
Out of limit → Replace.
Disc deflection limit:
Standard <Limit>
Rear—0.15 mm
(0.006 in)
Disc wear limit:
Standard <Limit>
Front3.0 mm (0.12 in) 2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Rear4.0 mm (0.16 in) 3.5 mm (0.14 in)

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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
EC5A0000
FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
EC5A8000
FRONT BRAKE
Extent of removal:
1 Brake hose removal
2 Caliper removal
3 Master cylinder removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
FRONT BRAKE REMOVAL
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Drain the brake fluid. Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
1 Brake hose holder (protector) 2
2 Brake hose holder (caliper) 1
3 Union bolt 2
4 Brake hose 1
5 Pad pin plug 1 Remove when loosening the pad pin.
6 Pad pin 1 Loosen when disassembling the caliper.
7 Caliper 1
8Brake lever 1
9 Master cylinder bracket 1
10 Master cylinder
1
1
2
3
3
2

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CHAS
EC5A8100
REAR BRAKE
Extent of removal:
1 Master cylinder removal
2 Brake hose removal
3 Caliper removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
REAR BRAKE REMOVAL
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Rear wheel Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section.
Drain the brake fluid. Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
1 Brake pedal 1
2 Master cylinder 1
3 Brake hose holder 2
4 Union bolt 2
5 Brake hose 1
6 Pad pin plug 1 Remove when loosening the pad pin.
7 Pad pin 1 Loosen when disassembling the caliper.
8 Caliper 1
1
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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
EC5A3000
REMOVAL POINTS
Brake fluid
1. Remove:
[Front]
Master cylinder cap 1
[Rear]
Master cylinder cap 1
Protector
NOTE:
Do not remove the diaphragm.
ÈFront
ÉRear
2. Connect the transparent hose 2 to the
bleed screw 1 and place a suitable con-
tainer under its end.
ÈFront
ÉRear
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3. Loosen the bleed screw and drain the
brake fluid while pulling the lever in or
pushing down on the pedal.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
Brake fluid may erode painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
fluid immediately.
EC533301
Caliper piston
1. Remove:
Caliper piston
Use compressed air and proceed care-
fully.
WARNING
Cover piston with rag and use extreme
caution when expelling piston from cylin-
der.
Never attempt to pry out piston.
ÈFront
ÉRear
Caliper piston removal steps:
Insert a piece of rag into the caliper to lock
one caliper.
Carefully force the piston out of the caliper
cylinder with compressed air.
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