fuse YAMAHA YFZ450 2007 Owners Manual

Parking ...................................................... 6-5
Parking on a slope .................................... 6-6
Accessories and loading ........................... 6-6
RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV.............. 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD
JUDGEMENT ...........................................7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............ 7-8
TURNING YOUR ATV ............................. 7-12
CLIMBING UPHILL .................................. 7-14
RIDING DOWNHILL................................. 7-16
CROSSING A SLOPE.............................. 7-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER ..................................................7-18
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN .......... 7-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING ........................ 7-20
WHAT TO DO IF... ................................... 7-21
WHAT TO DO... ....................................... 7-21
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR .......................................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ...................... 8-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 8-3
Removing and installing the panel ............ 8-8
Checking the spark plug ............................ 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter element ............... 8-13
Coolant .................................................... 8-19Cleaning the air filter element .................. 8-23
Cleaning the spark arrester ..................... 8-26
Adjusting the carburetor ........................... 8-28
Checking the engine idling speed ............ 8-29
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ........ 8-29
Valve clearance ....................................... 8-30
Checking the front and rear brake pads .. 8-30
Checking the brake fluid level .................. 8-31
Changing the brake fluid .......................... 8-34
Checking the front brake lever free play .. 8-34
Checking the brake pedal position ........... 8-35
Adjusting the parking brake free play ...... 8-36
Brake light switches ................................. 8-37
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .......... 8-38
Drive chain slack ...................................... 8-39
Lubricating the drive chain ....................... 8-41
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-42
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ........................................... 8-42
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ............................................. 8-43
Checking the wheel bearings ................... 8-43
Lubricating the swingarm pivots .............. 8-44
Lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ..................................................... 8-44
Battery ..................................................... 8-45
Replacing the fuse ................................... 8-46
Replacing a headlight bulb ...................... 8-47
Adjusting a headlight beam ..................... 8-49

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EBU17680
DESCRIPTION
EBU17690
Left view
EBU17700
Right view
1. Headlights
2. Fuel cock
3. Starter (choke)
4. Throttle stop screw
5. Fuse
6. Tail/brake light
7. Coolant reservoir
8. Shift pedal
9. Engine oil tank
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1. Spark arrester
2. Seat
3. Fuel tank cap
4. Radiator cap
5. Oil filter element
6. Brake pedal
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To store the battery
1. If the ATV will not be used for more than one
month, remove the battery, fully charge it, and
then place it in a cool, dry place.
2. If the battery will be stored for more than two
months, check it at least once a month and ful-
ly charge it if necessary.
To install the battery
NOTE:

Be sure the battery is fully charged.
1. Place the battery in its compartment.
2. Make sure to properly connect the battery
leads to the battery terminals.
CAUTION:

ECB00630

Always keep the battery charged. Storing a
discharged battery can cause permanent
battery damage.

To charge a sealed-type (MF) battery, a spe-
cial constant-voltage battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional battery charger
will damage the battery. If you do not have
access to a constant-voltage battery charg-
er, have a Yamaha dealer charge your bat-
tery.
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Replacing the fuse
The fuse holder is located on the right side of the
ATV.
If the fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off all electrical
circuits.
CAUTION:

ECB00640
To prevent accidental short-circuiting, turn off
1. Fuse
2. Spare fuse
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the main switch when checking or replacing a
fuse.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a
new fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING

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Always use a fuse of the specified rating, and
never use a substitute object in place of the
proper fuse. An improper fuse or a substitute
object can cause damage to the electrical sys-
tem, which could lead to a fire.
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on the electrical
circuits to check if the devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical system.
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Replacing a headlight bulb
If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by removing the
bolts.2. Disconnect the headlight coupler.
3. Remove the headlight bulb holder cover. Specified fuse:
15.0 A
1. Headlight assembly
2. Bolt21

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Rear brake:

Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
230 mm (9.1 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
270 mm (10.6 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
DC. CDI
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:
Model:
GT7B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.5 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:
Krypton bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage x quantity:
Headlight:
12 V, 30.0/30.0 W
×
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Tail/brake light:
12 V, 0.5/3.9 W
×
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Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W
×
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Coolant temperature warning light:
12 V, 1.7 W
×
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Fuses:
Main fuse:
15.0 A

INDEX
A
Accessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-23
B
Battery .......................................................................... 8-45
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-42
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ......... 8-43
Brake fluid, changing.................................................... 8-34
Brake fluid level, checking............................................ 8-31
Brake lever ..................................................................... 4-6
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-34
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-37
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-30
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-6
Brake pedal position, checking .................................... 8-35
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-4
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-42
Carburetor, adjusting.................................................... 8-28
Chassis fasteners........................................................... 5-8
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-38
Coolant ................................................................. 5-4
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8-19
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-2
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Drive chain ..................................................................... 5-5
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-41
Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-39
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Engine break-in .............................................................. 6-5
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-29
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element .................................... 8-13
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-3
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Fuel ........................................................................ 4-8
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5-4
Fuel cock ........................................................................ 4-9
Fuel tank cap.................................................................. 4-8
Fuse, replacing............................................................. 8-46
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Handlebar switches ........................................................ 4-3
Headlight beam, adjusting............................................ 8-49
Headlight bulb, replacing.............................................. 8-47
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Identification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator light and warning light...................................... 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-8