coolant YAMAHA YZ450F 2006 User Guide

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INSP
ADJ
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
Do not apply pressure more than specified
pressure.
Radiator should be filled fully.
4. Inspect:
Pressure
Impossible to maintain the specified pres-
sure for 10 seconds → Repair.
Radiator
Radiator hose joint
Coolant leakage → Repair or replace.
Radiator hose
Swelling → Replace.
EC359020
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
Clutch lever free play a
Out of specification → Adjust.
Clutch lever free play
a:
8 ~ 13 mm (0.31 ~ 0.51 in)
2. Adjust:
Clutch lever free play
NOTE:
Before adjustment, expose the adjuster by
moving the boot 3 and cap 4 away.
Make minute adjustment on the lever side
using the adjuster 5.
After adjustment, check proper operation of
clutch lever. Clutch lever free play adjustment steps:
Loosen the locknut 1.
Turn the adjuster 2 until free play a is
within the specified limits.
Tighten the locknut.
T R..
Locknut:
4 Nm (0.4 m  kg, 2.9 ft  lb)

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ENGRADIATOR
EC450001
RADIATOR
Extent of removal:
1 Radiator removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
RADIATOR REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Drain the coolant. Refer to “COOLANT REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Seat and fuel tank Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section.
Exhaust pipe Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section.
1 Panel 2
2Clamp 8
3 Radiator (right) 1
4 Hose 2 1
5 Hose 3 1
6 Hose 4 1
7 Pipe 2/O-ring 1/1
8 Radiator breather hose 1
9 Radiator (left) 1
10 Hose 1 1
11 Pipe 1/O-ring 1/1
1

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ENG
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER
(RIGHT)
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER (RIGHT)
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER (RIGHT)
Extent of removal:
1 Oil filter removal
2 Water pump removal
3 Crankcase cover (right) removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP
AND CRANKCASE COVER
(RIGHT) REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Engine guard (right) Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” section.
Drain the engine oil. Refer to “ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Drain the coolant. Refer to “COOLANT REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Exhaust pipe Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section.
Brake pedal Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” section.
Clutch cover Refer to “CLUTCH” section.
1 Oil filter cover 1
2 Oil filter 1
3 Coolant pipe 2 1
4 Water pump housing 1
5Pin 2
1
2
3

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ENG
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER
(RIGHT)
REMOVAL POINTS
EC4G3110
Impeller shaft
1. Remove:
Impeller 1
Plain washer 2
Impeller shaft 3
NOTE:
Hold the impeller shaft on its width across the
flats a with spanners, etc. and remove the
impeller.
EC4G3210
Oil seal
NOTE:
It is not necessary to disassemble the water
pump, unless there is an abnormality such as
excessive change in coolant level, discolora-
tion of coolant, or milky transmission oil.
1. Remove:
Bearing 1
Oil seal 2
INSPECTION
EC444200
Impeller shaft
1. Inspect:
Impeller shaft 1
Bend/wear/damage → Replace.
Fur deposits → Clean.

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ENG
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER
(RIGHT)
Kick crank
1. Install:
Kick starter 1
Plain washer
Bolt (kick starter)
NOTE:
Install the kickstarter crank with the kickstarter
crank and frame 10 mm (0.39 in) or more apart
a and the kickstarter crank and right crank-
case 3 mm (0.12 in) or more apart b.
ba
1
T R..33 Nm (3.3 m · kg, 24 ft · lb)
2. Install:
Oil tank breather hose 1
Clamp 2
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
Water pump housing
1. Install:
Dowel pin 1
O-ring 2
New
2. Install:
Water pump housing 1
Bolt (water pump housing) 2
Plain washer 3
Coolant drain bolt 4
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
New
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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ENG
OIL FILTER, WATER PUMP AND CRANKCASE COVER
(RIGHT)
3. Install:
O-ring
Coolant pipe 1
Bolt (coolant pipe) 2
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
Oil filter
1. Install:
Oil filter 1
O-ring 2
Oil filter cover 3
Bolt (oil filter cover)
New
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)