engine YAMAHA WR 450F 2016 Workshop Manual

ENGINE
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3. Check:• Tightening torques
4. Install: • Exhaust pipe protector
EAS2GC1095CHECKING THE FUEL LINE
1. Remove:• Seat
• Side cover (left/right)
• Air scoop (left/right)Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-
1.
• Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 8-1.
2. Check:
• Fuel hose “1”Crack/damage  Replace.
Loose connection  Connect properly. 3. Install:
• Fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 8-1.
• Air scoop (left/right)
• Seat
• Side cover (left/right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-
1.
EAS2GC1096CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle upright on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm this up for 2–3 min- utes, and then stop the engine and wait
about 1 minute.
TIP
This model is equipped with an engine auto-
stop system. The engine stops automatically if
left idling for 7 minutes. If the engine stops,
push the start switch or push down the kick-
starter lever to restart the engine.
3. Check:
• Oil levelMake sure that the engine oil level is above
the minimum level mark “a” shown for the oil
level check window “1”, and that the engine
oil does not come out by removing the oil
check bolt “2”.
The minimum level mark “a” or below  Add
the engine oil until its level exceeds the min-
imum level mark “a”.
Engine oil coming out of the oil check bolt 
Drain it until its last drop is out.
ECA33DD018
Exhaust pipe bolt 1 and nut “1” 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Exhaust pipe 1 and exhaust pipe
2 bolt “2” 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Exhaust pipe 2 and silencer bolt
“3” 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Silencer and silencer bracket bolt
“4” 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Exhaust pipe protector screw 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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NOTICE
• Since engine oil also lubricates the clutch, the wrong oil types or additives could
cause clutch slippage. Therefore, do not
add any chemical additives.
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
EAS2GC1097CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
Stand the vehicle upright on a level surface.
1. Start the engine, warm this up for 3 minutes, and then stop the engine and wait about 5
minutes.
TIP
This model is equipped with an engine auto-
stop system. The engine stops automatically if
left idling for 7 minutes. If the engine stops,
push the start switch or push down the kick-
starter lever to restart the engine.
2. Place an oil pan under the drain bolt.
3. Remove:• Engine guard “1”
• Oil filler cap “2”
• Drain bolt (with gasket) “3” 4. If the oil filter element is also to be replaced,
perform the following procedure.
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a. Remove the oil filter element cover “1” and oil filter element “2”.
b. Replace the O-ring “3”.
c. Install the new oil filter element and the oil fil- ter element cover.
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5. To check the oil strainer, perform the follow-ing procedure.
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a. Remove the oil strainer “1”.
b. Check the oil strainer.Damage  Replace.
Clogging due to dirt  Wash with kerosene.
Recommended brand
YAMALUBE
Type SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50, SAE
15W-40, SAE 20W-40 or SAE
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
Oil filter element cover bolt10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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c. Replace the O-ring “2”.
d. Install the oil strainer.
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6. Install:•Gasket
• Drain bolt
7. Pour the specified amount of engine oil into the oil filler cap hole.
8. Install: • Oil filler cap
9. Check: • Oil level
Refer to “CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL” on page 3-16. 10.Check:
• Engine oil pressure
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a. Slightly loosen the oil pressure check bolt “1”.
EWA
WARNING
When the engine is started with the check
bolt removed, oil will spout; therefore, al-
ways loosen it before the checkup.
b. Start the engine and keep it idling until oil starts to seep from the oil pressure check
bolt.
EWA
WARNING
Always keep the engine idling speed during
the checkup without increasing the engine
speed.
ECA
NOTICE
If no engine oil seeps out after one minute,
immediately turn the engine off so it will not
seize.
c. If no engine oil seeps out, check the engine oil for leaks, and t he engine oil passage and
the oil pump for damage.
d. Check the oil pressure again.
e. Tighten the oil pressure check bolt.
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Oil strainer bolt 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Drain bolt 20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Engine oil quantity Oil change 0.67 L (0.71 US qt, 0.59 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal 0.69 L (0.73 US qt, 0.61 Imp.qt)
Quantity (disassembled) 0.95 L (1.00 US qt, 0.84 Imp.qt)
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EAS2GC1098ADJUSTING THE ENGINE IDLING SPEED
TIP
• Because the air pressure is lower at high alti-tudes, the air-fuel mixture will become richer.
If the idling speed is low, turn the starter knob/
idle screw a few clicks counterclockwise to in-
crease the speed before the adjustment.
• Before adjusting the engine idling speed, make sure that the air filter element is not
clogged, the engine compression is proper,
and the throttle grip free play is proper.
• Adjust the engine idling speed with the starter
knob/idle screw pushed in completely.
1. Start the engine, and warm this up until the oil has reached the specified temperature.
TIP
This model is equipped with an engine auto-
stop system. The engine stops automatically if
left idling for 7 minutes. If the engine stops,
push the start switch or push down the kick-
starter lever to restart the engine.
2. Attach the pocket tester with temperature probe “1” to the oil drain bolt.
3. Install: • Digital tachometer
TIP
Get the high tension cord “1” of the ignition coil
pinched in the detector “a” of the digital tachom-
eter.
4. Measure:• Engine idling speed
Out of specification  Regulate.
5. Adjust: • Engine idling speed
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a. Turn the starter knob/idle screw “1” in the di- rection of “a” or “b” to make an adjustment.
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Oil temperature70–80 °C (158–176 °F)
Digital tachometer 90890-06760
Digital tachometer YU-39951-B
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Engine idling speed 1900–2100 r/min
Direction “a” Engine idling speed  De-
creases.
Direction “b” Engine idling speed  In-
creases.
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EAS2GC1099ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE
TIP
• This section is intended for those who have basic knowledge and skill concerning the ser-
vicing of Yamaha motorcycles (e.g., Yamaha
dealers, service engineers, etc.). Those who
have little knowledge and skill concerning ser-
vicing are requested not to undertake inspec-
tion, adjustment, disassembly, or reassembly
only by reference to this manual. It may lead
to servicing trouble and mechanical damage.
• Make sure that the valve clearance is checked or adjusted while the engine is cold
(at room temperature).
• While the valve clearance is checked or ad- justed, make sure that the piston is positioned
in the top dead center (TDC).
1. Remove: • Seat
• Side cover (left/right)
• Air scoop (left/right)Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-
1.
• Fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 8-1.
•ECU
2. Remove:
• Spark plug
• Cylinder head coverRefer to “CAMSHAFT” on page 6-11.
3. Remove: • Timing mark accessing screw “1”
• Crankshaft end accessing screw “2”
• O-ring 4. Check:
• Valve clearanceOut of specification  Regulate.
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a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise with a
wrench.
b. Align the top dead center (TDC) mark “a” on the rotor with the alignment mark “b” on the
crankcase cover.
TIP
Check that the alignment mark “c” on the cam-
shaft sprocket and the alignment mark “d” on
the intake camshaft sprocket are aligned with
the edge of the cylinder head.
c. Measure the valve clearance “e” using a
thickness gauge “1”.
TIP
Record the measured reading if the clearance
is incorrect.
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Valve clearance (cold)Intake 0.13–0.20 mm (0.0051–0.0079 in)
Exhaust 0.18–0.25 mm (0.0071–0.0098 in)
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5. Adjust:• Valve clearance
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a. Remove the camshaft (intake and exhaust). Refer to “CAMSHAFT” on page 6-11.
b. Remove the valve lifter “2” and the adjusting
pad “3” with a valve lapper “1”.
TIP
• Place a cloth in the timing chain space to pre-vent adjusting pads from falling into the crank-
case.
• Identity each valve lifter and adjusting pad po-
sition very carefully so that they can be rein-
stalled in their original place. c. Check the number on the originally installed
adjusting pad.
TIP
• The adjusting pad number “a” is indicated on the top of the adjusting pad.
• For the number on the originally installed ad- justing pad, convert the last digit of adjusting
pad number as per the below table.
d. Select an adjusting pad with a proper valve clearance from the adjusting pad selection
table.
TIP
• There are 25 types of adjusting pads, ranging from 1.20 mm (0.0472 in) to 2.40 mm (0.0945
in), in increments of 0.05 mm (0.0020 in).
• The field where the number on the originally installed adjusting pad and the measured
valve clearance intersect shows the adjusting
pad number to replace.
Example:
Pad number = 148
Rounded value = 150
Valve lapper
90890-04101
Valve lapping tool YM-A8998
e e
1
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number Rounded valve
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e. Install the new adjusting pads “4” and the valve lifters “5”.
ECA
NOTICE
Do not twist adjusting pads and valve lifters
forcibly during installation.
TIP
• Apply the engine oil on the valve lifters.
• Apply molybdenum disulfide oil to the valve stem ends.
• Check that the valve lifters turn smoothly when rotated with your finger.
• Make sure that valve lifters and adjusting pads are installed in place.
• Make sure that adjusting pads are installed
with their numbers facing upward.
f. Install the camshafts (exhaust and intake). Refer to “CAMSHAFT” on page 6-11.
g. Measure the valve clearance again.
h. If the valve clearance is out of specification, repeat adjusting the valve clearance until it
is within specification.
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INTAKE
Example:
Valve clearance (cold) 0.13–0.20 mm
(0.0051–0.0079 in)
Installed is 175
Measured clearance 0.27 mm (0.0106 in)
Replace 175 pad with 185 pad
Pad No.175 = 1.75 mm (0.0689 in)
Pad No.185 = 1.85 mm (0.0728 in)
120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.03 0.07120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230
0.00 0.02
120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225
0.08 0.12 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235
0.13 0.20 0.21 0.25 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.26 0.30 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.31 0.35 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.36 0.40 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.41 0.45 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.46 0.50 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.51 0.55 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.56 0.60 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.61 0.65 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.66 0.70 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.71 0.75 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.76 0.80 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.81 0.85 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.86 0.90 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.91 0.95 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.96 1.00 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
1.01 1.05 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
1.06 1.10 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
1.11 1.15 215 220 225 230 235 240
1.16 1.20 220 225 230 235 240
1.21 1.25 225 230 235 240
1.26 1.30 230 235 240
1.31 1.35 235 240
1.36 1.40 240
A. Measured clearance
B. Installed pad number
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EXHAUST
Example:
Valve clearance (cold) 0.18–0.25 mm
(0.0071–0.0098 in)
Installed is 175
Measured clearance 0.32 mm (0.0126 in)
Replace 175 pad with 185 pad
Pad No.175 = 1.75 mm (0.0689 in)
Pad No.185 = 1.85 mm (0.0728 in)
EAS2GC1100CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTER
Refer to “CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-
ER” on page 6-7.
120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.00 0.02120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220
0.03 0.07 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225
0.08 0.12 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230
0.13 0.17 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235
0.18 0.25
0.26 0.30 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.31 0.35 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.36 0.40 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.41 0.45 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.46 0.50 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.51 0.55 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.56 0.60 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.61 0.65 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.66 0.70 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.71 0.75 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.76 0.80 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.81 0.85 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.86 0.90 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.91 0.95 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
0.96 1.00 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
1.01 1.05 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
1.06 1.10 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
1.11 1.15 210 215 220 225 230 235 240
1.16 1.20 215 220 225 230 235 240
1.21 1.25 220 225 230 235 240
1.26 1.30 225 230 235 240
1.31 1.35 230 235 240
1.36 1.40 235 240
1.41 1.45 240
A. Measured clearance
B. Installed pad number
C. Standard clearance

CHASSIS
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• When refilling, be careful that water does not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor
lock.
ECA
NOTICE
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
EAS2GC1110ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACKECA
NOTICE
A drive chain that is too tight will overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one
that is too loose can skip and damage the
swingarm or cause an accident. Therefore,
keep the drive chain slack within the speci-
fied limits.
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the rear wheel off the ground.
EWA
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Shift the transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.
3. Pull the drive chain up above the drive chain guide installation bolt with a force of about
50 N (5.0 kgf, 36 lbf).
4. Check: • Drive chain slack “a”
Out of specification  Regulate.
TIP
Measure drive chain slack between the drive
chain guide and the bottom of the chain as
shown. 5. Adjust:
• Drive chain slack
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a. Loosen the wheel axle nut “1”.
b. Loosen both locknuts “2”.
c. Turn the adjusting bolt “3” in direction “a” or “b” until the specified drive chain slack is ob-
tained.
TIP
• To maintain the proper wheel alignment, ad-just both sides evenly.
• Push the rear wheel forward to make sure that
there is no clearance between the swingarm
end plates and the ends of the swingarm.
d. Tighten the locknut.
e. Tighten the wheel axle nut.
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EAS2GC1111CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
1. Stand the vehicle upright on a level surface.
EWA
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check: • Inner tubeDamage/scratches  Replace.
• Front fork leg (s) Oil leaks between inner tube and outer tube
 Replace the oil seal.
Drive chain slack (on a suitable
stand)
50.0–60.0 mm (1.97–2.36 in)
a
Direction “a”The drive chain slack decreases.
Direction “b” The drive chain slack increases.
Locknut21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Wheel axle nut 125 Nm (12.5 m·kgf, 90 ft·lbf)
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