engine YAMAHA YZ450F 2014 Owners Manual

RADIATOR
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This section is intended for those who have basic knowledge and skill concerning the servicing of
Yamaha motorcycles (e.g., Yamaha dealers, service engineers, etc.). Those who have little knowl
-
edge and skill concerning servicing are requested not to undertake inspection, adjustment, disas-
sembly, or reassembly only by reference to this manual. It may lead to servicing trouble and
mechanical damage.
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RADIATOR
Removing the radiator
OrderPart nameQ’tyRemarks
CoolantDrain.Refer to “CHANGING THE COOLANT” on page 3-8.
SeatRefer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Side cover (left/right)Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Air scoop (left / right)Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Fuel tankRefer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
Air filter caseRefer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 7-5.
1Radiator guard2
2Radiator hose clamp8Loosen.
3Right radiator1
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WATER PUMP
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WATER PUMP
Removing the water pump
OrderPart nameQ’tyRemarks
CoolantDrain.Refer to “CHANGING THE COOLANT” on page 3-8.
Engine oilDrain.Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL” on page 3-15.
Right crankcase coverRefer to “CLUTCH” on page 5-37.
1Water pump housing1
2Dowel pin2
3Gasket1
4Collar1
5Pin1
6Impeller shaft assembly1
7Oil seal1
8Bearing1
9Oil seal1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-dure.
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6
2
2
3
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10 Nm (1.0 mkgf, 7.2 ftIbf)T.R.
10 Nm (1.0 mkgf, 7.2 ftIbf)T.R.
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WATER PUMP
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EAS1SL1299REMOVING THE OIL SEAL
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• Remove the oil seal when the coolant level
changes frequently more than usual, coolant
has discolored, or engine oil has become
milky.
• Do not use the removed oil seal.
1. Remove:
• Oil seals “1”
EAS1SL1300CHECKING THE WATER PUMP
1. Check:
• Water pump housing cover
• Impeller shaft
Cracks/damage/wear  Replace.
EAS1SL1301CHECKING THE BEARING
1. Check:
• Bearing
Rotate the inner race with your finger.
Rough spot/seizure  Replace.
EAS1SL1302INSTALLING THE OIL SEAL
1. Install:
• Oil seals “1”
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• Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil
seal lip.
• Install the oil seal with its manufacture's
marks or numbers facing the right crankcase
cover “2”.
2. Install:
• Bearing “1”
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Install the bearing by pressing its outer race
parallel.
EAS1SL1303ASSEMBLING THE WATER PUMP
1. Install:
• Impeller shaft assembly “1”
•Pin “2”
• Collar “3”
• Circlip “4”
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• Take care so that the oil seal lip is not dam-
aged or the spring does not slip off its posi-
tion.
• When installing the impeller shaft, apply the
engine oil to the oil seal lip, the bearing, and
the impeller shaft.
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FUEL TANK
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This section is intended for those who have basic knowledge and skill concerning the servicing of
Yamaha motorcycles (e.g., Yamaha dealers, service engineers, etc.). Those who have little knowl
-
edge and skill concerning servicing are requested not to undertake inspection, adjustment, disas-
sembly, or reassembly only by reference to this manual. It may lead to servicing trouble and
mechanical damage.
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FUEL TANK
Removing the fuel tank
OrderPart nameQ’tyRemarks
SeatRefer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Side cover (left/right)
Air scoop (left/right)
1Fuel pump coupler1Disconnect.
2Fuel hose1Disconnect.
3Fuel tank1
4Fuel pump bracket1
5Fuel pump1
6Fuel pump gasket1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-dure.
4(6) (2)
(2) (2)(2)2
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6
3
1
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4.0 Nm (0.40 mkgf, 2.9 ftIbf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 mkgf, 5.1 ftIbf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 mkgf, 5.1 ftIbf)T.
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7 Nm (0.7 mkgf, 5.1 ftIbf)T.R.
9 Nm (0.9 mkgf, 6.5 ftIbf)T.
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4.0 Nm (0.40 mkgf, 2.9 ftIbf)T.R.

FUEL TANK
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e. Start the engine.
f. Measure the fuel pressure.
Out of specification  Replace the fuel
pump.
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EAS1SL1312CHECKING THE DAMPER
1. Check:
• Damper 1 “1”
• Damper 2 “2”
• Damper 3 “3”
Wear/damage  Replace.
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• Affix dampers 1 and 3 with the arrow on each
damper pointing outward.
• Affix the damper 2 with its projection “a” facing
the rear of the vehicle.
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CHECKING AND REPLACING THE PRO-
TECTOR
1. Check:
• Protector “1”
Wear/damage  Replace.
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Affix the protector as shown.
Fuel pressure
324.0 kPa (3.24 kgf/cm2, 47.0
psi)
1
2
84 mm
(3.31 in)115 mm
(4.53 in)
84 mm
(3.31 in)115 mm
(4.53 in)
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2
A. Left
B. Right
1
1
0 mm
(0 in)
A
B
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15 mm
(0.59 in)
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THROTTLE BODY
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THROTTLE BODY
Removing the throttle body
OrderPart nameQ’tyRemarks
SeatRefer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Side cover (left/right)Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Air scoop (left/right)Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Fuel tankRefer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
ECURefer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
Ignition coilRefer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
1Intake air temperature sensor coupler1Disconnect.
2Air filter case1
3Fuel injector coupler1Disconnect.
4Intake air pressure sensor coupler1Disconnect.
5Throttle position sensor coupler1Disconnect.
6Throttle cable cover1
7Throttle cable2
8Fuel hose1
9Exhaust pipe bracket1
2
1
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10
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8
3
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3.5 Nm (0.35 mkgf, 2.5 ftIbf)T.R.
3.5 Nm (0.35 mkgf, 2.5 ftIbf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 mkgf, 5.1 ftIbf)T.R.
3.0 Nm (0.30 mkgf, 2.2 ftIbf)T.R.
10 Nm (1.0 mkgf, 7.2 ftIbf)T.R.

THROTTLE BODY
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EAS1SL1315CHECKING THE INJECTOR
1. Check:
• Injector
Obstruction  Replace, and check the fuel
pump and the fuel injection system.
Refer to “FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM” on
page 8-10.
Deposits  Replace.
Damage  Replace.
2. Check:
• Injector resistance
Refer to “CHECKING THE FUEL INJEC-
TOR” on page 8-47.
EAS1SL1316CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY
1. Check:
• Throttle body
Cracks/damage  Replace.
2. Check:
• Fuel passages
Obstructions  Clean.ECA1DX1027
NOTICE
• Before removing the throttle body, clean
the area around the throttle body to pre
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vent dirt and other foreign material from
falling into the engine.
• If the throttle body is subject to strong
shocks or dropped during cleaning, re
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place it.
• Do not use any caustic carburetor clean-
ing solution.
• Do not directly push the throttle valves to
open them.
• Do not loosen the throttle valve stopper
screw “1”, throttle valve pulley nut “2”, or
throttle valve screw “3”. A loss of perfor
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mance may occur.
• Do not use compressed air to clean the
throttle body. Foreign materials may ad
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here to the intake air pressure sensor pas-
sage “a” and fuel injector “b” in the
throttle body.
3. Check:
• Starter knob/idle screw passage “c”
Obstruction  Blow out with compressed
air.
EAS1SL1317CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY JOINT
1. Check:
• Throttle body joint “1”
Crack/damage  Replace.
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This section is intended for those who have basic knowledge and skill concerning the servicing of
Yamaha motorcycles (e.g., Yamaha dealers, service engineers, etc.) Those who have little knowl
-
edge and skill concerning servicing are requested not to undertake inspection, adjustment, disas-
sembly, or reassembly only by reference to this manual. It may lead to servicing trouble and
mechanical damage.
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IGNITION SYSTEM
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1. Crankshaft position sensor
2. AC magneto
3. Rectifier/regulator
4. Joint connector
5. Condenser
7. Engine stop switch
9. ECU
10.Ignition coil
11.Spark plug

IGNITION SYSTEM
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The ignition system fails to operate (no spark or intermittent spark).
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Before troubleshooting, remove the following part(s):
1. Side cover (left/right)
2. Seat
3. Fuel tank
4. Air scoop (left/right)
5. Air filter case cover
1. Check the ignition system wire har-
ness connections.
NG Reconnect.
OK 
2. Check the spark plug.
Refer to “CHECKING THE SPARK
PLUG” on page 3-35.
NG 
Correct or replace the spark plug.
OK 
3. Check the ignition spark gap.
Refer to “CHECKING THE IGNI-
TION SPARK GAP” on page 8-41.
OK 
The ignition system circuit is OK.
NG 
4. Check the ignition coil.
Refer to “CHECKING THE IGNI-
TION COIL” on page 8-41.
NG 
Replace the ignition coil.
OK 
5. Check the engine stop switch.
Refer to “CHECKING THE
SWITCHES” on page 8-38.
NG 
Replace the engine stop switch.
OK 
6. Check the crankshaft position sen-
sor.
Refer to “CHECKING THE CRANK-
SHAFT POSITION SENSOR” on
page 8-42.
NG 
Replace the crankshaft position sensor.
OK 
7. Check the stator coil.
Refer to “CHECKING THE STA-
TOR COIL” on page 8-43.
NG 
Replace the stator coil.
OK 