oil temperature YAMAHA YFZ450R 2021 Owners Manual

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Before installing the spark plug, the spark plug
gap should be measured with a wire thickness
gauge and, if necessary, adjusted to specification.
Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its
mating surface, and then wipe off any grime from
the spark plug threads.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available when installing
the spark plug, a good estimate of the correct
torque is 1/4–1/2 turn past finger tight. However,
the spark plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible. EBU2949EEngine oil and oil filter elementThe engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and
the oil filter element replaced at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Park the ATV on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm it up until the engine oil has reached a normal temperature of 60
°C (140 °F), let it continue to idle for ten sec-
onds or more, and then turn the engine off.
Specified spark plug:
NGK/CR8E
1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Tightening torque:Spark plug:13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 lb·ft)
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TIPTo achieve the proper engine oil temperature for
an accurate oil level reading, the engine must have
first completely cooled down, and then warmed
up again for several minutes to normal operating
temperature. 3. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap, andwipe the engine oil dipstick off with a clean
rag.
4. Insert the dipstick into the filler hole (without screwing it in), and then remove it again to
check the oil level.TIPThe engine oil should be between the minimum
and maximum level marks.
5. If the engine oil is at or below the minimumlevel mark, add sufficient oil of the recom-
mended type through the engine oil tank filler
hole to raise it to the correct level. NOTICE:
Be sure the engine oil is at the correct lev-
el, otherwise engine damage may result.
[ECB00852]
1. Engine oil tank filler cap
2. O-ring
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Maximum level mark
5. Half-level mark
6. Minimum level mark12
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Spring:Coil spring
Shock absorber: Gas-hydraulic damper
Wheel travel:
250 mm (9.9 in)Rear suspension:Type:Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring:
Coil spring
Shock absorber: Gas-hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 280 mm (11.0 in)Electrical system:System voltage:12 V
Ignition system: TCI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:YTZ7S
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.0 AhLights:Headlight:T19L, 30.0 W/30.0 W Brake/tail light:
LED
Neutral indicator light: LED
Fuel level warning light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light: LED
Fuses:Main fuse:20.0 AEBU30403Noise and vibration levels statement (for Eu-
rope)
The figures quoted are emission levels and are not
necessarily safe working levels. Whilst there is a
correlation between the emission and exposure
levels, this cannot be used reliably to determine
whether or not further precautions are required.
Factors that influence the actual level of exposure
of work-force include the characteristics of the
work room, the other sources of noise, etc. i.e. the
number of machines and other adjacent process-
es, and the length of time for which an operator is
exposed to the noise. Also the permissible expo-
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 7-5
Air filter element, cleaning ........................................... 9-22BBattery ......................................................................... 9-43
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ...... 9-39
Brake fluid, changing ................................................... 9-31
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 9-30
Brake lever ..................................................................... 5-5
Brake lever free play, checking the front ..................... 9-32
Brake light switches ..................................................... 9-34
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ..................... 9-29
Brake pedal .................................................................... 5-6
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ........................ 9-40
Brake pedal height, checking ...................................... 9-32
Brakes .......................................................................... 9-28
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 6-4
Brake/tail light .............................................................. 9-49CCables, checking and lubricating ................................ 9-38
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 6-7
Cleaning ....................................................................... 10-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 5-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting .................................. 9-35
Coolant .................................................................6-4, 9-20
Coolant, changing ........................................................ 9-22
Coolant temperature warning light ................................ 5-2
Cowling and panels, removing and installing .............. 9-10
DDrive chain ..................................................................... 6-5
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................ 9-38
Drive chain slack .......................................................... 9-36EEngine break-in .............................................................. 7-4
Engine oil ....................................................................... 6-4
Engine oil and oil filter element .................................... 9-14
Engine, start ................................................................... 7-1
Engine stop switch ........................................................ 5-3
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 5-2FFuel ......................................................................... 5-9, 6-4
Fuel level warning light .................................................. 5-2
Fuel tank cap ................................................................. 5-8
Fuse, replacing ............................................................ 9-46HHandlebar position, adjusting ...................................... 5-23
Handlebar switches ....................................................... 5-3
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 9-49
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 9-46IIdentification numbers ................................................... 1-1
Indicator light and warning lights ................................... 5-1
Instruments, lights and switches ................................... 6-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch ................................................................... 5-3
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