YAMAHA YFZ450R 2021 Owners Manual

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YFZ450R
OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
BKD-F8199-60
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CE MANUEL!
Il comprend d’importantes informations de sécurité.
¡LEA ESTE MANUAL ATENTAMENTE!
Contiene indicaciones importantes acerca de la seguridad.

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Original instructionsNotice originaleManual original
PRINTED IN USA
2020.11-0.3×1 CR (E,F,S)

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
WARNING
OWNER’S MANUAL
YFZ450R
This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
BKD-F8199-60-E0
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this ve-
hicle if it is sold.
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INTRODUCTION
EBU17323Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFZ450R. This ATV represents the result of many years
of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. With
the purchase of this Yamaha, you can now appreciate the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that
have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of this ATV.
This manual includes important safety information. It provides information about special tech-
niques and skills necessary to ride the ATV. It also includes basic maintenance and inspection proce-
dures. If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your ATV, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:
 Read this manual completely before operating your ATV. Make sure you understand all instructions.
 Pay close attention to the warning and notice labels on the ATV.
 This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
 This ATV is a high-performance ATV for off-road use only, for sport-type recreational and competitive
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
EBU17344FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS IN-
JURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:TIPProduct and specifications are subject to change without notice.
 The ATV you have purchased may differ slightly from the figures shown in this manual.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential per-
sonal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this sym-
bol to avoid possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
EBU38310THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED STRICTLY FOR COMPETITION USE, ONLY ON A CLOSED COURSE.
This ATV is designed and manufactured for use on unpaved surfaces only. It is unsafe to operate this ATV
on any paved surface, paved street, paved road or motorway.
Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this ATV.
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YFZ450R
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2021 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, October 2020All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ............................ 1-1Identification numbers ................................ 1-1
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS .............................. 2-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ................................ 3-1
DESCRIPTION................................................ 4-1 Left view ...................................................... 4-1
Right view.................................................... 4-1
Controls and instruments............................ 4-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ................................................... 5-1 Main switch ................................................. 5-1
Indicator light and warning lights ................ 5-1
Handlebar switches .................................... 5-3
Throttle lever ............................................... 5-4
Speed limiter ............................................... 5-4
Clutch lever ................................................. 5-5
Brake lever .................................................. 5-5
Brake pedal ................................................. 5-6
Parking brake lever ..................................... 5-6 Shift pedal................................................... 5-7
Fuel tank cap .............................................. 5-8
Fuel ............................................................. 5-9
Seat .......................................................... 5-10
Front shock absorbers ............................ 5-11
Rear shock absorber ................................ 5-15
Handlebar position ................................... 5-23
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .......................... 6-1 Fuel ............................................................. 6-4
Engine oil .................................................... 6-4
Coolant ....................................................... 6-4
Front and rear brakes ................................. 6-4
Throttle lever ............................................... 6-5
Drive chain .................................................. 6-5
Tires ............................................................ 6-5
Chassis fasteners ....................................... 6-7
Instruments, lights and switches ................ 6-7
OPERATION .................................................. 7-1 Starting the engine ..................................... 7-1
Shifting........................................................ 7-2
Engine break-in........................................... 7-4
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Parking on a slope ...................................... 7-5
Accessories and loading ............................. 7-5
RIDING YOUR ATV ........................................ 8-1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV ................ 8-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGMENT .............................................. 8-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............... 8-8
TURNING YOUR ATV................................ 8-11
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 8-13
RIDING DOWNHILL .................................. 8-16
CROSSING A SLOPE................................ 8-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER .................................................... 8-18
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ............. 8-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING.......................... 8-20
WHAT TO DO IF... ..................................... 8-21
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................................ 9-1 Owner’s Manual and tool kit ....................... 9-2
Periodic maintenance chart: Emission control system .......................................... 9-3
Periodic maintenance chart: General maintenance and lubrication..................... 9-5
Removing and installing the cowling and panels...................................................... 9-10 Checking the spark plug........................... 9-13
Engine oil and oil filter element................. 9-14
Why Yamalube ......................................... 9-20
Coolant ..................................................... 9-20
Cleaning the air filter element ................... 9-22
Cleaning the spark arrester ...................... 9-26
Adjusting the throttle lever free play ......... 9-28
Valve clearance......................................... 9-28
Brakes....................................................... 9-28
Checking the front and rear brake pads... 9-29
Checking the brake fluid level .................. 9-30
Changing the brake fluid .......................... 9-31
Checking the front brake lever free play... 9-32
Checking the brake pedal height.............. 9-32
Adjusting the parking brake free play ....... 9-33
Brake light switches ................................. 9-34
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .......... 9-35
Drive chain slack....................................... 9-36
Lubricating the drive chain ....................... 9-38
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 9-38
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ........................................... 9-39
Checking the shift pedal ........................... 9-40
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ....................................................... 9-40
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 9-40
Lubricating the swingarm pivots .............. 9-41
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Lubricating the upper and lower arm pivots ...................................................... 9-41
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 9-42
Battery....................................................... 9-43
Replacing the fuse .................................... 9-46
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 9-46
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 9-49
Brake/tail light ........................................... 9-49
Removing a wheel ..................................... 9-49
Installing a wheel....................................... 9-50
Troubleshooting ........................................ 9-50
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 9-52
CLEANING AND STORAGE ......................... 10-1 Cleaning .................................................... 10-1
Storage...................................................... 10-2
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ 11-1
INDEX ........................................................... 12-1
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