lock YAMAHA WR 450F 2015 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION................... 1-1
DESCRIPTION ................................... 2-1
Left view .......................................... 2-1
Right view ........................................ 2-2
Controls and instrument s................. 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ....................................... 3-1
Main switch ...................................... 3-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ... 3-1
Multi-function display ....................... 3-2
Handlebar switches ......................... 3-7
Clutch lever...................................... 3-8
Shift pedal....... ............................. .... 3-8
Brake lever ...................................... 3-8
Brake pedal ..................................... 3-9
Fuel tank cap ................................... 3-9
Fuel................................................ 3-10
Fuel tank breather hose................. 3-11
Catalytic converter ......................... 3-11
Starter knob ................................... 3-12
Kickstarter....... ............................. .. 3-12
Steering lock .................................. 3-13
Seat ............................................... 3-13
Adjusting the front fork................... 3-14
Front fork bleeding......................... 3-15
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly .................................... 3-16
Sidestand....................................... 3-18
Ignition circuit cut-of f system ......... 3-19 FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................. 5-1
Starting a cold engine ..................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine . .................. 5-3
Shifting ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission contro l system ........ 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing the panel ............................................ 6-7
Checking the spark plug.................. 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element ....... 6-8
Coolant .......................................... 6-13
Cleaning the air filter element and check hose.......................... 6-14
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-18 Valve clearance ............................. 6-18
Tires ............................................... 6-18
Spoke wheels ................................ 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................. 6-21
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................. 6-22
Checking the shift pedal ................ 6-23
Brake light switches ....................... 6-23
Checking the front and rear brake pads.................................. 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ........ 6-24
Changing the brake fluid ................ 6-25
Drive chain slack............................ 6-25
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain .................................. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
cables ......................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ................. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers .............. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal................................. 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................... 6-29
Lubricating the swingarm pivots .... 6-29
Checking the front fork................... 6-30
Checking the steering .................... 6-30
Checking the wheel bearings......... 6-31
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DESCRIPTION
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EAU10421
Right view
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1. Shock absorber assembly comp
ression damping force adjusting
screw (for slow compression damping) (page 3-16)
2. Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting nut (for fast compression damping) (page 3-16)
3. Kickstarter (page 3-12)
4. Fuel tank cap (page 3-9)
5. Radiator cap (page 6-13)
6. Steering lock (page 3-13) 7. Coolant drain bolt (page 6-13)
8. Brake pedal (page 3-9)
9. Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase) (page 6-8)
10.Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-24)
11.Shock absorber assembly reboun
d damping force adjusting screw
(page 3-16)
12.Rear brake light switch (page 6-23)
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EAU11081
High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU52391
Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by pushing the main
switch to “ON”. The warning light
should come on for a few seconds, and
then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the main switch is pushed
to “ON”, or if the warning light remains
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
EAU52401
Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on or flashes
if a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit monitoring the engine. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle. The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by pushing the main
switch to “ON”. The warning light
should come on for a few seconds, and
then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the main switch is pushed
to “ON”, or if the warning light remains
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
EAU52923
Multi-function display
WARNING
EWA12313
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function display. Changing
settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of anaccident.1. “RST” button
2. “SLCT 1” button
3. “SLCT 2” button
4. Clock/stopwatch
5. Speedometer
6. Odometer/tripmeter
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TIP
The multi-function display can be
set to the basic mode or the mea-
surement mode.

Tripmeter A will automatically re-
set to zero when changing from
the basic mode to the measure-ment mode or vice versa.
Basic mode:
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a speedometer

an odometer

two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were last set to zero)

a clock
Measurement mode:

a speedometer

a distance-compensation tripme-
ter (which shows the accumulated
distance traveled since set to zero
and which can be calibrated to pro-
vide a more accurate tripmeter
reading)

a stopwatch (which shows the time
that has been accumulated since
the start of stopwatch measure-
ment)
TIP
Be sure to push the main switch to
“ON” before using the “SLCT 1”,
“SLCT 2” and “RST” buttons.

When the main switch is pushed to
“ON”, all of the display segments
of the multi-function display will ap-
pear and then disappear, in order
to test the electrical circuit.

For the U.K. only: To switch the
speedometer and odometer/trip-
meter displays between kilometers
and miles, press the “SLCT 2” but- ton until the display changes after
the main switch is pushed to “ON”.
Basic mode
Odometer and tripmeter modes
Push the “SLCT 2” button to switch the
display between the odometer mode
and the tripmeter modes A and B in the
following order:
odometer  tripmeter A  tripmeter B
 odometer
1. Stopwatch indicator “ ”
2. Tripmeter A indicator “ ”/
Distance-compensation tripmeter “ ”
3. Tripmeter B indicator “ ”
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1. Tripmeter A indicator “ ”
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TIPIndicator “ ” comes on when tripmeter
A is selected, and indicator “ ” comeson when tripmeter B is selected.
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the “SLCT 2” button, and then push
the “RST” button for at least one sec-
ond.
ClockThe clock displays when the main
switch is pushed to “ON”.
To set the clock1. Push the “SLCT 1” button for at least two seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flashing, push either select button to set the
hours.
3. Push the “RST” button, and the minute digits will start flashing.
4. Push either select button to set the minutes.
5. Push the “RST” button, and the second digits will start flashing.
6. Push either select button to set the second digits to zero.
7. Push the “RST” button for at least two seconds, and then release it to
start the clock.
TIP
When setting the clock, push the
“SLCT 1” button to increase the
digits or “SLCT 2” button to de-
crease the digits. Pushing and
holding either button will increase
or decrease the digits continuously
until the button is released.

If a button is not pushed within 30
seconds while setting the clock,
the clock will be set to the currentlydisplayed time. Changing from the basic mode to
the measurement mode
With the odometer selected, push the
“SLCT 1” button and “SLCT 2” button
together for at least two seconds to
change to the measurement mode.
Changing from the measurement
mode to the basic mode
TIPThe stopwatch must be stopped beforechanging to the basic mode.
1. Check that the stopwatch is not in operation. If the stopwatch is in op-
eration, stop it by pushing the
“SLCT 1” button and “SLCT 2” but-
ton together.
2. Push the “SLCT 1” button and “SLCT 2” button together for at
least two seconds to change to the
basic mode.
Measurement mode (for the stop-
watch)
When the measurement mode is se-
lected, the stopwatch is displayed and it
can be started manually or automatical-
ly.
1. Tripmeter B indicator “ ”
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EAU12821
Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See
page 3-19.)
EAU12872
Shift pedalThe shift pedal is located on the left
side of the motorcycle and is used in
combination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 5-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
EAU41265
Brake leverThe brake lever is located on the right
side of the handlebar. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the throttle
grip.
The brake lever is equipped with a
brake lever position adjusting bolt. Ad-
just the distance between the brake le-
ver and the throttle grip as follows. 1. Slide the rubber cover toward the end of the brake lever.
2. Loosen the locknut.
1. Clutch lever
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1. Shift pedal
1
1. Rubber cover
2. Brake lever
3. Distance between brake lever and throttle grip
4. Locknut
5. Brake lever position adjusting bolt
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(b)
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away from the throttle grip, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction (a) to in-
crease the distance, and in direc-
tion (b) to decrease it.
4. Tighten the locknut.
5. Slide the rubber cover to its origi- nal position.
EAU12943
Brake pedalThe brake pedal is located on the right
side of the motorcycle. To apply the
rear brake, press down on the brake
pedal.
EAU13183
Fuel tank capTo remove the fuel tank cap, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap, insert it into
the tank opening, and then turn it clock-
wise.
WARNING
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed after filling fuel.Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
Distance between the brake lever
and the throttle grip:Minimum (shortest):
76 mm (2.99 in)
Standard: 95 mm (3.74 in)
Maximum (longest): 97 mm (3.82 in)
1. Brake pedal
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1. Fuel tank cap
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12 spark plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
EAU41362
Fuel tank breather hoseBefore operating the motorcycle:
Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
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Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if necessary.

Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather hose is not blocked,
and clean it if necessary.
TIPIf the fuel tank breather hose falls out,
reinstall it on the fuel tank cap with the
arrow mark on the one-way valve point-ed downward as shown.
EAU13434
Catalytic converterThis model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:
Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.

Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.

Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.

Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up ofheat.
NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
1. Fuel tank breather hose
2. One-way valve
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EAU53101
Steering lockTo lock the steering 1. Turn the handlebar all the way to the left.
2. Insert the key into the steering lock under the steering head pipe, and
then turn it 1/2 turn in either direc-
tion.
3. Check that the steering is locked, and then remove the key from the
lock.
To unlock the steering 1. Insert the key into the steering lock.
2. Turn the key 1/2 turn in either di- rection.
3. Remove the key. WARNING!
Never ride with the key inserted
into the steering lock, which
may result in loss of control and
an accident.
[EWA16161] EAU53201
SeatTo remove the seat
Remove the bolts, and then slide the
seat to the rear and pull upward.
1. Steering lock
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1. Bolt
1. Bolt
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dium speed) for about one hour.
5. Start the engine and check the op- eration of the motorcycle through-
out its entire operating range.
Restart the motorcycle and ride it
for about 10 to 15 more minutes.
The motorcycle will now be ready
to ride normally.
After the engine break-in period, thor-
oughly check the motorcycle for loose
parts, oil leakage and any other prob-
lems. Be sure to inspect and make ad-
justments thoroughly, especially cable
and drive chain slack and loose
spokes. In addition, check all fittings
and fasteners for looseness, and tight-
en if necessary.
NOTICE
ECA15561
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When any of the following parts
have been replaced, they must
be broken in.
Cylinder or crankshaft:
About one hour of break-in op-
eration is necessary.
Piston, rings or transmission
gears:
These parts require about 30
minutes of break-in operation at half-throttle or less. Observe the
condition of the engine carefully
during operation.

If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-cle.
EAU52412
ParkingWhen parking, stop the engine by
pushing the main switch to “OFF”.
To help prevent theft, use the steering
lock when leaving the vehicle unattend-
ed. (See page 3-13 for more informa-
tion.)
WARNING
EWA10312

Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to
touch them and be burned.

Do not park on a slope or on soft
ground, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasing the
risk of a fuel leak and fire.

Do not park near grass or other
flammable materials whichmight catch fire.
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