clock YAMAHA YZ426F 2001 Owners Manual

SPEC

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Valve seat width IN 0.9 ~ 1.1 mm
(0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)1.6 mm
(0.0630 in)
EX 0.9 ~ 1.1 mm
(0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)1.6 mm
(0.0630 in)
Valve spring:
Free length IN 41.36 mm (1.63 in) 39.3 mm
(1.55 in)
EX 43.60 mm (1.72 in) 41.4 mm
(1.63 in)
Set length (valve closed) IN 32.87 mm (1.29 in) ----
EX 35.38 mm (1.39 in) ----
Compressed pressure
(installed) IN 112.8 ~ 129.8 N
(11.5 ~ 13.2 kg, 25.35 ~ 29.10 lb)----
EX 116.3 ~ 133.9 N
(11.9 ~ 13.7 kg, 26.23 ~ 30.20 lb)----
Tilt limit IN ----2.5˚/ 1.8 mm
(2.5˚/0.071 in)
EX ----2.5˚/1.9 mm
(2.5˚/0.075 in)
Direction of winding
(top view) IN Clockwise ----
EX Clockwise ----
Piston:
Piston to cylinder clearance 0.040 ~ 0.065 mm
(0.0016 ~ 0.0026 in)0.1 mm
(0.004 in)
Piston size “D” 94.945 ~ 94.960 mm
(3.738 ~ 3.739 in)----
Measuring point “H” 9 mm (0.354 in) ----
Piston off-set 1 mm (0.0394 in) ----
Piston pin bore inside diameter 19.004 ~ 19.015 mm
(0.7482 ~ 0.7486 in)19.045 mm
(0.7498 in)
Piston pin outside diameter 18.991 ~ 19.000 mm
(0.7477 ~ 0.7480 in)18.971 mm
(0.7469 in) Item Standard Limit
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INSP
ADJ
EC350000
ENGINE
EC351011
COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap 1, drain
bolt and hoses when the engine and radia-
tor are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam
may be blown out under pressure, which
could cause serious injury.
When the engine has cooled, place a thick
towel over the radiator cap, slowly rotate
the cap counterclockwise to the detent.
This procedure allows any residual pres-
sure to escape. When the hissing sound
has stopped, press down on the cap while
turning counterclockwise and remove it.
CAUTION:
Hard water or salt water is harmful to the
engine parts. You may use distilled water, if
you can’t get soft water.
1. Place the machine on a level place, and
hold it in an upright position.
2. Remove:
lRadiator cap
3. Check:
lCoolant level a
Coolant level low ® Add coolant.
1Radiator
ENGINE/COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION

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INSP
ADJTHROTTLE LUBRICATION/
DECOMPRESSION LEVER ADJUSTMENT
EC35S002
THROTTLE LUBRICATION
1. Remove:
lRubber cover 1
lThrottle cable cap 2
2. Apply:
lLithium soap base grease
On the throttle cable end a.
3. Install:
lThrottle cable cap
lScrew (throttle cable cap)
lRubber cover
DECOMPRESSION LEVER ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
lDecompression lever free play
2. Adjust:
lDecompression lever free play Checking steps:
lRemove the timing plug.
lTurn the crankshaft counterclockwise to
align the T.D.C. mark a on the rotor with
the align mark b on the crankcase cover
when piston is at T.D.C. on compression
stroke.
lCheck the free play c.
Free play:
5 ~ 9 mm (0.20 ~ 0.35 in)
Adjustment steps:
lLoosen the locknut 1.
lTurn the adjuster 2 in or out until the
adjustment is suitable.
lTighten the locknut.
CAUTION:
After the adjustment, start the engine
and make sure that the engine does not
stop when the handlebars are turned
fully both ways. If the decompression
cable is too tense, the engine will stop by
the decompression system.
T R..4 Nm (0.4 m · kg, 2.9 ft · lb)

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INSP
ADJ
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
4. Check:
lValve clearance
Out of specification ® Adjust.
Valve clearance (cold):
Intake valve:
0.10 ~ 0.15 mm (0.0039 ~ 0.0059 in)
Exhaust valve:
0.20 ~ 0.25 mm (0.0079 ~ 0.0098 in)
Checking steps:
lTurn the crankshaft counterclockwise with
a wrench.
NOTE:
Squeezing the decompressor lever allows
the crankshaft to be turned easily.
lAlign the T.D.C. mark a on the rotor with
the align mark b on the crankcase cover
when piston is at T.D.C. on compression
stroke.
NOTE:
In order to be sure that the piston is at Top
Dead Center, the punch mark c on the
exhaust camshaft and the punch mark d on
the intake camshaft must align with the cyl-
inder head surface, as shown in the illustra-
tion.
lMeasure the valve clearance e using a
feeler gauge 1.
NOTE:
Record the measured reading if the clear-
ance is incorrect.

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INSP
ADJ

VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
6. Install:
l
All removed parts
NOTE:

Install all removed parts in reversed order of
their removal. Note the following points.
l
Install the camshafts (exhaust and intake),
the timing chain and the camshaft caps.
Refer to “CAMSHAFTS” section in the
CHAPTER 4.
T R..

Bolt (camshaft cap):
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)
l
Install the timing chain tensioner.
Refer to “CAMSHAFTS” section in the
CHAPTER 4.
NOTE:

Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise sev-
eral turns so that the installed parts settle
into the right position.
l
Recheck the valve clearance.
l
If the clearance is still incorrect, repeat all
the clearance adjustment steps until the
specified clearance is obtained.

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INSP
ADJ
FRONT FORK INSPECTION
3. Adjust:
lDrive chain slack
Drive chain slack adjustment steps:
lLoosen the axle nut 1 and locknuts 2.
lAdjust chain slack by turning the adjusters
3.
To tighten ® Turn adjuster 3 counter-
clockwise.
To loosen ® Turn adjuster 3 clockwise
and push wheel forward.
lTurn each adjuster exactly the same
amount to maintain correct axle alignment.
(There are marks a on each side of chain
puller alignment.)
NOTE:
Turn the adjuster so that the chain is in line
with the sprocket, as viewed from the rear.
CAUTION:
Too small chain slack will overload the
engine and other vital parts; keep the
slack within the specified limits.
lTighten the axle nut while pushing down
the drive chain.
T R..
Axle nut:
125 Nm (12.5 m • kg, 90 ft • lb)
lTighten the locknuts.
EC36C000
FRONT FORK INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
lFront fork smooth action
Operate the front brake and stroke the
front fork.
Unsmooth action/oil leakage ® Repair
or replace.

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ENG

RADIATOR
EC456000
HANDLING NOTE
WARNING

Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot
fluid and steam may be blown out under
pressure, which could cause serious
injury.
When the engine has cooled, open the radi-
ator cap by the following procedure:
Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radi-
ator cap, slowly rotate the cap counter-
clockwise to the detent. This procedure
allows any residual pressure to escape.
When the hissing sound has stopped,
press down on the cap while turning coun-
terclockwise and remove it.
EC454000
INSPECTION
EC444100
Radiator
1. Inspect:
l
Radiator core
1

Obstruction
®
Blow out with com-
pressed air through rear of the radiator.
Bent fin
®
Repair/replace.
EC455000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Radiator
1. Install:
l
Pipe 1
1

l
Hose 1
2

lPipe 2 3
lHose 3 4
lHose 4 5
2. Install:
lHose 2 1
lRadiator (left) 2
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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ENG

CAMSHAFTS
REMOVAL POINTS
Camshaft
1. Remove:
l
Timing plug
1

l
Straight plug
2

2. Align:
l
“I” mark
With stationary pointer.
Checking steps:
l
Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise with
a wrench.
l
Align the “I” mark
a
on the rotor with the
stationary pointer
b
on the crankcase
cover. When the “I” mark is aligned with
the stationary pointer, the piston is at the
Top Dead Center (T.D.C.).
NOTE:

l
In order to be sure that the piston is at Top
Dead Center, the punch mark
c
on the
exhaust camshaft and the punch mark
d
on the intake camshaft must align with the
cylinder head surface, as shown in the
illustration.
l
If there is no clearance, rotate the crank-
shaft counterclockwise one turn.
3. Loosen:
l
Tensioner cap bolt
1

4. Remove:
l
Timing chain tensioner
2

5. Remove:
l
Bolt (camshaft cap)
1

l
Camshaft caps
2

NOTE:

Remove the bolts (camshaft cap) in a criss-
cross pattern, working from the outside in.
CAUTION:

The bolts (camshaft cap) must be removed
evenly to prevent damage to the cylinder
head, camshafts or camshaft caps.

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ENG

CAMSHAFTS
Timing chain tensioner
1. Check:
lWhile pressing the tensioner rod lightly
with fingers, use a thin screwdriver 1
and wind the tensioner rod up fully
clockwise.
lWhen releasing the screwdriver by
pressing lightly with fingers, make sure
that the tensioner rod will come out
smoothly.
lIf not, replace the tensioner assembly.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
1. Install:
lExhaust camshaft 1
lIntake camshaft 2
Installation steps:
lTurn the crankshaft counterclockwise until
the “I” mark a on the rotor is aligned with
the stationary pointer b on the crankcase
cover.
lFit the timing chain 3 onto both camshaft
sprockets and install the camshafts on the
cylinder head.
NOTE:
The camshafts should be installed onto the
cylinder head so that the exhaust cam
sprocket punch mark c and the intake cam
sprocket punch mark d align with the sur-
face of the cylinder head.
CAUTION:
Do not turn the crankshaft during the
camshaft installation. Damage or
improper valve timing will result.

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ENGCAMSHAFTS
2. Install:
lTiming chain tensioner
3. Turn:
lCrankshaft
Counterclockwise several turns
4. Check:
lRotor “I” mark
Align with the crankcase stationary
pointer.
lCamshaft match marks
Align with the cylinder head surface.
Out of alignment ® Adjust.
lInstall the dowel pins, clips and camshaft
caps 4.
T R..
Bolt (camshaft cap):
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)
NOTE:
.Tighten the bolts (camshaft cap) 5 in a
crisscross pattern.
CAUTION:
The bolts (camshaft cap) must be tight-
ened evenly or damage to the cylinder
head, camshaft caps and camshaft will
result.
Installation steps:
lWhile pressing the tensioner rod lightly
with fingers, use a thin screwdriver and
wind the tensioner rod up fully clockwise.
lWith the rod fully wound and the chain
tensioner UP mark a facing upward,
install the gasket 1 and the chain ten-
sioner 2, and tighten the bolt 3 to the
specified torque.
T R..
Bolt (timing chain tensioner):
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)
lRelease the screwdriver, check the ten-
sioner rod to come out and tighten the
gasket 4 and the cap bolt 5 to the speci-
fied torque.
T R..
Tensioner cap bolt:
7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)