tires YAMAHA YFZ450 2009 User Guide
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in water deeper than that specified in your
Owner’s Manual. Remember that wet brakes
may have reduced stopping ability. Test your
brakes after leaving water. If necessary, apply
them several times to let friction dry out the lin-
ings. If the ATV is operated through deep or
fast flowing water, the tires may float, causing
loss of traction and loss of control, which
could lead to an accident.
Test your brakes after leaving the water. Do not
continue to ride your ATV without verifying that youhave regained proper braking ability.
NOTICE
ECB00240
After riding your ATV in water, be sure to drain
the trapped water by removing the check hose
at the bottom of the air filter case. Wash the
ATV in fresh water if it has been operated in
salt water or muddy conditions.
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General maintenance and lubrication chart
NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 3201 Air filter element
Clean and replace if necessary.Every 20–40 hours (more often in wet or
dusty areas)
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Clutch
Check operation and adjust if necessary.
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Front brake
Check operation and correct if necessary.
Check fluid level and ATV for fluid leakage, and
correct if necessary.
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Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
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Rear brake
Check operation and correct if necessary.
Check fluid level and ATV for fluid leakage, and
correct if necessary.
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Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
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Brake hoses
Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.
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Replace. Every 4 years
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Parking brake
Check operation and adjust if necessary.
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Wheels
Check runout and for damage, and replace if nec-
essary.
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Tires
Check tread depth and for damage, and replace if
necessary.
Check air pressure and balance, and correct if
necessary.
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Wheel hub bearings
Check for looseness or damage, and replace if
necessary.
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Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be checked before
each ride and adjusted if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive chain
slack, there should be no weight on the ATV and
all tires must be touching the ground.
2. Move the ATV back and forth to locate the
tightest portion of the drive chain, and then
measure the drive chain slack as shown.3. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as
follows.
To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Loosen the rear axle pinch bolts.
3. Insert a rod of a diameter of 8 mm (0.3 in) and
a length of 10 cm (4 in) into one of the holes in
the drive chain tensioner as shown. Drive chain slack:
25.0–35.0 mm (0.98–1.38 in)
1. Drive chain slack
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with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark
plug, and then install the spark plug and
the spark plug cap.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting
points of all levers and pedals.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air
pressure, and then block up the ATV so that
all of its wheels are off the ground. Alternative-
ly, turn the wheels a little every month in order
to prevent the tires from becoming degraded
in one spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to
prevent moisture from entering it.
9. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store
it in a cool, dry place and charge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in an exces-
sively cold or warm place [less than 0 °C (30
°F) or more than 30 °C (90 °F)]. For more in-
formation on storing the battery, see page
8-47.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before storing the
ATV.
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3rd:
25/16 (1.562)
4th:
23/18 (1.277)
5th:
21/20 (1.050)
Chassis:
Frame type:
Steel tube frame
Caster angle:
5.0 °
Trail:
21.0 mm (0.83 in)
Front tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
AT21 x 7-10
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/KT341 Radial
Rear tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
AT20 x 10-9
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/KT355A Radial
Loading:
Maximum loading limit:
100.0 kg (220 lb)
(Total weight of rider, cargo, accessories, and tongue)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):
Recommended:
Front:
27.5 kPa (0.275 kgf/cm
2
, 4.0 psi)
Rear:
30.0 kPa (0.300 kgf/cm
2
, 4.4 psi)
Minimum:
Front:
24.5 kPa (0.245 kgf/cm
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, 3.6 psi)
Rear:
27.0 kPa (0.270 kgf/cm
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, 4.0 psi)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size:
10 x 5.5AT
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size:
9 x 8.5AT
Front brake:
Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Single disc brake
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Key identification number ............................................. 11-1
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Label locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-3
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Main switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-2
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Neutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-1
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Owner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-1
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Panel, removing and installing ....................................... 8-9
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake free play, adjusting ................................ 8-37
Parking brake lever ........................................................ 4-6
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-6
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1
Pre-operation check list.................................................. 5-1
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Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1
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Safety information .......................................................... 1-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-11
Shifting ........................................................................... 6-3
Shift pedal ...................................................................... 4-7
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front .......... 4-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear .............. 4-17Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-28
Spark plug, checking .................................................... 8-10
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 4-4
Starter (choke) ............................................................. 4-10
Start switch..................................................................... 4-3
Storage........................................................................... 9-2
Suspension, lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots.......................................................................... 8-46
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ........................................ 8-45
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Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-53
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-30
Throttle lever .......................................................... 4-3
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5-4
Tire pressure, measuring ............................................... 5-5
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Tire wear limit ................................................................. 5-6
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-54
Troubleshooting charts................................................. 8-55
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Valve clearance............................................................ 8-31
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1
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Wheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-45
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-53
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-53