drain bolt YAMAHA WR 450F 2007 Owners Manual

GEN
INFO
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DESCRIPTION
EC100000
GENERAL INFORMATION
EC110000
DESCRIPTION
1Clutch lever
2Hot starter lever
3“ENGINE STOP” button
4Multi-function display
5Main switch
6Start switch
7Front brake lever
8Throttle grip
9Radiator cap
0Fuel tank cap
ATaillight
BKickstarter
CFuel tank
DHeadlight
ERadiator
FCoolant drain boltGRear brake pedal
HValve joint
IFuel cock
JCold starter knob
KAir cleaner
LCatch tank
MDrive chain
NShift pedal
OOil dipstick
PFront fork
NOTE:
The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the following.
Designs and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

SPEC
2 - 11 Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Spark plug M10S × 1.0 1 13 1.3 9.4
Camshaft cap M6 × 1.0 10 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder head blind plug screw M12 × 1.0 1 28 2.8 20
Cylinder head (stud bolt) M8 × 1.25 1 15 1.5 11
(bolt) M10 × 1.25 4 Refer to NOTE.*
1
(bolt) M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder head cover M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Timing chain tensioner M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Tensioner cap bolt M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Timing chain guide (rear) M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Exhaust pipe (nut) M8 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 14
(bolt) M8 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 14
Silencer M8 × 1.25 2 30 3.0 22
Silencer clamp M8 × 1.25 1 16 1.6 11
Exhaust pipe protector M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Spark arrester M5 × 0.8 4 7 0.7 5.1
Silencer cap M5 × 0.8 6 5 0.5 3.6
Air induction pipe M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Air cut-off valve assembly and bracket M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Bracket (air cut-off valve) and frame M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Carburetor joint M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Carburetor joint clamp M4 × 0.7 1 3 0.3 2.2
Air filter case M6 × 1.0 2 8 0.8 5.8
Air filter joint clamp M6 × 1.0 1 3 0.3 2.2
Air filter joint and air filter case M5 × 0.8 1 4 0.4 2.9
Throttle cable adjust bolt and locknut M6 × 0.75 1 4 0.4 2.9
Throttle cable (pull) M6 × 1.0 1 4 0.4 2.9
Throttle cable (return) M12 × 1.0 1 11 1.1 8.0
Throttle cable cover M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Hot starter plunger M12 × 1.0 1 2 0.2 1.4
Hot starter cable adjust bolt and locknut M6 × 0.75 1 4 0.4 2.9
Air filter element M6 × 1.0 1 2 0.2 1.4
Radiator stay M6 × 1.0 6 7 0.7 5.1
Radiator M6 × 1.0 4 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator hose clamp M6 × 1.0 8 2 0.2 1.4
Radiator pipe 1, 2 M10 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Impeller M8 × 1.25 1 14 1.4 10
Water pump housing cover M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Coolant drain bolt M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil pump cover M4 × 0.7 1 2 0.2 1.4
Oil pump M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil pump drive gear shaft M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS

SPEC
2 - 12
NOTE:
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.
NOTE:
*1: Tighten the cylinder head bolts to 30 Nm (3.0 m  kg, 22 ft  lb) in the proper tightening sequence,
remove and retighten the cylinder head bolts to 20 Nm (2.0 m  kg, 14 ft  lb) in the proper tightening
sequence, and then tighten the cylinder head bolts further to reach the specified angle 180° in the
proper tightening sequence.Engine oil drain bolt (oil filter) M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil filter cover M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil check bolt (cylinder head) M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil hose clamp—220.21.4
Clutch cover M6 × 1.0 7 10 1.0 7.2
Crankcase cover (right) M6 × 1.0 8 10 1.0 7.2
M6 × 1.0 2 12 1.2 8.7
Crankcase cover (left) M6 × 1.0 8 10 1.0 7.2
Idle gear cover (starter motor) M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Crankcase M6 × 1.0 12 12 1.2 8.7
Clutch cable holder M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil drain bolt (crankcase right) M10 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 14
(crankcase left) M6 × 1.0 1 20 2.0 14
Oil check bolt (crankcase) M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil strainer M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Crankcase bearing stopper M6 × 1.0 4 14 1.4 10
Crankcase bearing stopper M6 × 1.0 8 10 1.0 7.2
Drive axle oil seal stopper M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Ratchet wheel guide M6 × 1.0 2 12 1.2 8.7
Kickstarter M8 × 1.25 1 33 3.3 24
Screw (kickstarter) M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Starter clutch M6 × 1.0 6 16 1.6 11
Primary drive gear M20 × 1.0 1 110 11.0 80
Clutch boss M20 × 1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Clutch cable adjust bolt and locknut M8 × 1.0 1 4 0.4 2.9
Clutch spring M6 × 1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Balancer M10 × 1.0 1 45 4.5 32
Balancer driven gear M14 × 1.0 1 50 5.0 36
Balancer weight plate M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Drive sprocket M20 × 1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Drive sprocket cover M6 × 1.0 2 8 0.8 5.8
Shift pedal M6 × 1.0 1 12 1.2 8.7
Shift guide M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Stopper lever M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Segment M8 × 1.25 1 30 3.0 22 Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS

3 - 5
INSP
ADJ
EC350000
ENGINE
COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap
1, drain
bolt and hoses when the engine and radia-
tor are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam
may be blown out under pressure, which
could cause serious injury.
When the engine has cooled, place a thick
towel over the radiator cap, slowly rotate
the cap counterclockwise to the detent.
This procedure allows any residual pres-
sure to escape. When the hissing sound
has stopped, press down on the cap while
turning counterclockwise and remove it.
CAUTION:
Hard water or salt water is harmful to the
engine parts. You may use distilled water, if
you can’t get soft water.
1. Place the machine on a level place, and
hold it in an upright position.
2. Remove:
Radiator cap
3. Check:
Coolant level a
Coolant level low → Add coolant.
1Radiator
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot.
ENGINE/COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION/
COOLANT REPLACEMENT

3 - 6
INSP
ADJ
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
Left side cover
3. Remove the catch tank hose from the catch
tank and drain the tank of its coolant.
4. Remove:
Coolant drain bolt 1
5. Remove:
Radiator cap
Drain the coolant completely.
6. Clean:
Cooling system
Thoroughly flush the cooling system with
clean tap water.
7. Install:
Copper washer
Coolant drain bolt
New
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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INSP
ADJ
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Stand the machine on a level surface.
NOTE:
When checking the oil level make sure that
the machine is upright.
Place the machine 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 machine upright. Then stop the
engine and inspect the oil level.
3. Remove:
Oil tank plug 1
4. Inspect:
Oil level
Check that the engine oil is above the
level mark a and that the oil does not
come out when the check bolt 1 is
removed.
Below the level mark a → Add oil
through the filler cap hole until it is above
the level mark a.
Oil comes out at the check bolt → Drain
the oil until it stops coming out.
NOTE:
When inspecting the oil level, do not screw the
oil level gauge into the oil tank.
Insert the gauge lightly.

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INSP
ADJ
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
6. Idle the engine more than 10 seconds
while keeping the machine upright. Then
stop the engine and add the oil to the maxi-
mum level.
7. Install:
Oil tank plug
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Start the engine and let it warm up for sev-
eral minutes.
2. Stop the engine and place an oil pan under
the drain bolt.
3. Remove:
Engine guard 1
Oil tank plug 2
Oil filler cap 3
Drain bolt (with gasket) 4
Oil filter drain bolt (O-ring) 5
Drain bolt (with gasket) 6
Drain the crankcase and oil tank of its oil.

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INSP
ADJ
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
4. If the oil filter is to be replaced during this
oil change, remove the following parts and
reinstall them.
5. Install:
Gaskets
Oil filter drain bolt
Drain bolt (crankcase right)
Drain bolt (crankcase left)
6. Fill:
Crankcase
7. Install:
Oil filler cap 1
8. Inspect:
Engine (for oil leaks)
Oil level
Refer to “ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPEC-
TION”. Replacement steps:
Remove the oil filter cover 1 and oil filter
element 2.
Check the O-rings 3, if cracked or dam-
aged, replace them with a new one.
Install the oil filter element and oil filter
cover.
T R..
Oil filter cover:
10 Nm (1.0 m  kg, 7.2 ft  lb)
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.95 L (0.84 Imp qt, 1.00 US qt)
With oil filter replacement:
1.0 L (0.88 Imp qt, 1.06 US qt)
Total amount:
1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
New
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb)
T R..20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb)

3 - 28
INSP
ADJ
FRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
Loosen the pad pin 2.
Remove the caliper 3 from the front fork.
Remove the pad pin and brake pads 4.
Connect the transparent hose 5 to the
bleed screw 6 and place the suitable con-
tainer under its end.
Loosen the bleed screw and push the cali-
per piston in.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
Tighten the bleed screw.
T R..
Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m  kg, 4.3 ft  lb)
Install the brake pads 7 and pad pin.
NOTE:
Install the brake pads with their projections
a into the caliper recesses b.
Temporarily tighten the pad pin at this
point.
Install the caliper 8 and tighten the pad
pin 9.
T R..
Bolt (caliper):
23 Nm (2.3 m  kg, 17 ft  lb)
Pad pin:
18 Nm (1.8 m  kg, 13 ft  lb)

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INSP
ADJ
REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
Remove the pad pin 6 and brake pads 7.
Connect the transparent hose 8 to the
bleed screw 9 and place the suitable con-
tainer under its end.
Loosen the bleed screw and push the cali-
per piston in.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
Tighten the bleed screw.
T R..
Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m  kg, 4.3 ft  lb)
Install the brake pad 0 and pad pin A.
NOTE:
Install the brake pads with their projections
a into the caliper recesses b.
Temporarily tighten the pad pin at this
point.
Install the caliper B and rear wheel C.
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section in the CHAPTER 5.
Tighten the pad pin D.
T R..
Pad pin:
18 Nm (1.8 m  kg, 13 ft  lb)
Install the pad pin plug E and protector
F.
T R..
Pad pin plug:
3 Nm (0.3 m  kg, 2.2 ft  lb)
Bolt (protector):
7 Nm (0.7 m  kg, 5.1 ft  lb)