YAMAHA YFZ450R 2013 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: YAMAHA, Model Year: 2013, Model line: YFZ450R, Model: YAMAHA YFZ450R 2013Pages: 156, PDF Size: 3.75 MB
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
EBU28201Identification numbers Record the vehicle identification number and mod-
el label information in the spaces provided below
for assistance when ordering spare parts from a
Yamaha dealer or for reference in case the ATV is stolen.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:EBU26030Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped into
the frame.
TIPThe vehicle identification number is used to identify
your ATV.EBU26050Model label
The model label is affixed at the location in the il-
lustration. Record the information on this label in
the space provided. This information will be need-
ed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha deal-
er.1. Vehicle identification number
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-23BBattery .......................................................................... 8-45
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-41
Brake fluid, changing ................................................... 8-33
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-32
Brake lever ..................................................................... 4-6
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-33
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-36
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-30
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-6
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-42
Brake pedal height, checking ....................................... 8-34
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-30
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-4CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-40
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-36
Coolant .................................................................. 5-4, 8-22
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-2
Cowling and panels, removing and installing ................. 8-9DDrive chain ..................................................................... 5-5Drive chain, lubricating ................................................ 8-40
Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-38
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element .................................... 8-16
Engine, start ................................................................... 6-1
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-3
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 4-3FFuel ......................................................................... 4-9, 5-4
Fuel level warning light .................................................. 4-3
Fuel tank cap ................................................................. 4-8
Fuse, replacing ............................................................ 8-47HHandlebar position, adjusting ...................................... 4-24
Handlebar switches ....................................................... 4-3
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-50
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-48IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator light and warning lights ................................... 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-4MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
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Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-1NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOwner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-2PParking ........................................................................... 6-4
Parking brake free play, adjusting ................................ 8-34
Parking brake lever ........................................................ 4-7
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1RRiding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-10
Shifting ........................................................................... 6-2
Shift pedal ...................................................................... 4-8
Shift pedal, checking .................................................... 8-42
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front .......... 4-11
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear .............. 4-16
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-27
Spark plug, checking .................................................... 8-15
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 4-5
Start switch ..................................................................... 4-4
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................. 8-44
Storage ........................................................................... 9-2
Suspension, lubricating the upper and lower arm pivots .......................................................................... 8-43 Swingarm pivots, lubricating ........................................ 8-43
TTail/brake light .............................................................. 8-50
Throttle lever ........................................................... 4-4, 5-5
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................. 8-29
Tires ............................................................................... 5-5
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-52
Troubleshooting charts ................................................. 8-53VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-30
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-42
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-51
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-50
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EBU26162
WARNING
ALWAYS
:
vehicle overturns on hills and rough
terrain and in turns.
seriously affect handling and control.
Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
NEVER USE
WITH DRUGS
OR ALCOHOL
ALWAYS USE
AN APPROVED HELMET AND
PROTECTIVE GEAR NEVER USE
ON PAVED ROADS NEVER CARRY
PASSENGERS
NEVER
operate:
conditions.
another vehicle.
balance and steering and increase risk
of losing control.
LOCATE AND READ OWNER’S MANUAL. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.\
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED IN JAPAN
2012.05-0.3 ×1 CR
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