coolant YAMAHA YZ450F 2014 Owners Manual

DESCRIPTION
1-4
EAS1SL1009
DESCRIPTION
TIP
Designs and specifications of the vehicle are subject to change without notice. Therefore, please
note that the descriptions in this manual may be different from those for the vehicle you have pur
-
chased.
1. Clutch lever10. Coolant drain bolt
2. Front brake lever11. Rear brake pedal
3. Throttle grip12. Air filter
4. Radiator cap13. Drive chain
5. Fuel tank cap14. Shift pedal
6. Engine stop switch15. Oil level check window
7. Fuel tank16. Starter knob/idle screw
8. Kickstarter lever17. Front fork
9. Radiator
2 1
6
78 954 3
11 10 17 16 15 14 1312

FEATURES
1-6
EAS20170
FEATURES
EAS1SL1014OUTLINE OF THE FI SYSTEM
The main function of a fuel supply system is to provide fuel to the combustion chamber at the opti-
mum air-fuel ratio in accordance with the engine operating conditions and the atmospheric tempera-
ture. In the conventional carburetor system, the air-fuel ratio of the mixture to be supplied to the
combustion chamber is determined by the amount of intake air and fuel that is measured on the basis
of the jets to be used in the carburetor.
Despite the same amount of intake air, the fuel amount requirement varies with the engine operating
conditions (acceleration, deceleration, and operation under a heavy load). The carburetor that mea
-
sures fuel through the use of jets are provided with various auxiliary devices, so that the optimum air
fuel ratio can be obtained to accommodate frequent changes in the operating conditions of the en
-
gine. This model has adopted an electronically controlled fuel injection (FI) system, in place of the
conventional carburetor system. This system can obtain the optimum air-fuel ratio required by the
engine at all times by using a microprocessor that regulates the fuel injection amount according to
the engine operating conditions detected by various sensors.
EAS1SL1015
1. Fuel injector
2. Throttle position sensor
3. Intake air pressure sensor
4. Intake air temperature sensor
5. ECU
6. Fuel pump
7. Condenser
8. Crankshaft position sensor
9. Coolant temperature sensor
10.Ignition coil
6
7 8 95 4 123
10

FEATURES
1-7
FI SYSTEM
The fuel pump delivers fuel to the fuel injector via the fuel filter. The pressure regulator maintains the
fuel pressure that is applied to the fuel injector at only 324 kPa (3.24 kgf/cm², 47.0 psi). Accordingly,
when the energizing signal from the ECU energizes the fuel injector, the fuel passage opens, causing
the fuel to be injected into the intake manifold only during the time the passage remains open. There
-
fore, the longer the length of time the fuel injector is energized (injection duration), the greater the
volume of fuel that is supplied. Conversely, the shorter the length of time the fuel injector is energized
(injection duration), the lesser the volume of fuel that is supplied.
The injection duration and the injection timing are controlled by the ECU. Signals input from the throt-
tle position sensor, the coolant temperature sensor, the crankshaft position sensor, the intake air
pressure sensor, and the intake air temperature sensor enable the ECU to determine the injection
duration. The injection timing is determined through the signals from the crankshaft position sensor.
As a result, the volume of fuel that is required by the engine can be supplied at all times in accordance
with the driving conditions.
1. Fuel pump
2. Fuel injector
3. ECU
4. Throttle position sensor
5. Coolant temperature sensor
6. Crankshaft position sensor
7. Intake air pressure sensor
8. Throttle body
9. Intake air temperature sensor
10.Air filter case
A. Fuel system
B. Intake system
C. Control system
1
234
5
6 7
8 9 10A
BC

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1-10
EAS20180
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
EAS1SL1023PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL AND DIS-
ASSEMBLY
1. Before the jobs, completely remove mud,
dust, and the like in order to prevent the en
-
try of them into the inside during the jobs.
• Before cleaning with high-pressure water of
washers, cover the following parts.

Air duct
Silencer exhaust port
Drain hole on the cylinder head (right side)
Hole under the water pump housing
2. Use proper special tools and equipment.
See “SPECIAL TOOLS.”
3. During disassembly, check and measure the
required parts, and make a record of them
so that you may refer to the record when in
-
stalling them. Moreover, arrange gears, cyl-
inders, pistons, and other parts for each
section so as not to confuse or lose them.
4. During disassembly, clean each of the parts,
and store them in trays for each section.
5. Flammable. Keep servicing areas away
from any source of fire.
6. During servicing, take special care not to re-
ceive an injury or a burn on the engine, the
exhaust pipe, the silencer, or the like.
7. If coolant is left adhered to the chassis, paint
and plating will be damaged. Therefore,
rinse it out with water in good time.
EWA
WARNING
Coolant is potentially harmful and should
be handled with special care.
• If it enters your eyes, wash it away with wa-
ter enough and then get medical attention
• If it splashes on your skin or clothes,
quickly wash it away with water and then
with soapy water.
• If it is swallowed, immediately induce vom-
iting and get medical attention.
EAS1SL1024REPLACEMENT PARTS
Make sure that the parts and grease or oil to be
used for repair of the vehicle, including periodic
replacement parts, are new YAMAHA genuine
parts and recommended parts.
Do not use any used parts, because these may
not be genuine though they have similar ap
-
pearances or because the quality may be
changed by aging.
EAS1SL1025

MAINTENANCE AFTER BREAK-IN
1-24
MAINTENANCE AFTER BREAK-IN
After a break-in, perform careful maintenance
to get ready for the next practice or race.
Refer to “PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE” on page 3-7.
EAS1SL1047MAJOR MAINTENANCE
1. For the engine
• Leaks around the engine
Check for pressure leaks from the cylinder
head or the cylinder, oil leaks from the
crankcase or the case cover, leaks from the
coolant system, and other leaks.
• Check that the valve, the cylinder head, the
cylinder, the piston, and the piston ring fit
one another, and that contact between the
valve and the cylinder head, and that be
-
tween the cylinder and the piston are cor-
rect.
• Engine oil change
Drain the oil, and check for dirt and foreign
materials such as metal chips. (If any foreign
material is mixed, disassemble and check
the crankcase.)
Pour the specified amount of the recom-
mended oil.
• AC magneto
Check for looseness in mounted areas of
the rotor and the stator.
Check that the connector is not being dis-
connected.
• Silencer
Check the main body and stay for cracks.
Check for leaks.
• Mounting bolts and nuts
Check for looseness in mounted areas of
parts, as well as engine mounting bolts and
engine brackets.
2. For the chassis
• Check welds and mounted areas of the
frame, the swingarm, the link, the bracket,
and so on, for looseness and cracks.
• Wheel (s)
Check the wheel for runout. Check the
spoke for looseness.
• Brake(s)
Check the brake disc mounting bolt for
looseness.
Check that the reservoir contains the speci-
fied amount of brake fluid. Check for leaks.
• Cable
Grease and adjust cables.
•Drive chain
Lubricate the drive chain and adjust its ten-
sion.
• Fuel tank
Clean the inside of the fuel tank. Check for
leaks.
• Suspension
Check for oil leaks in the front fork or the rear
shock absorber. Check that the mounted
conditions are good.
• Sprocket
Check for looseness in the sprocket mount-
ed on the rear wheel.
• Mounting bolts and nuts
Check mounted areas for looseness.JCA1SL1001
NOTICE
After a break-in or before each race, always
check the points shown in “TORQUE-
CHECK POINTS” for tightening torques and
retighten them. (Refer to
“TORQUE-CHECK
POINTS”.)
• Greasing and oiling
Always grease or oil the specified points.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
2-7
Shifting mechanism
Shift mechanism type Shift drum and guide bar
Shift fork guide bar bending limit 0.050 mm (0.0020 in)
Shift fork thickness 4.85 mm (0.1909 in)
Decompression device
Device type Auto decomp
Air filter
Air filter element Wet element
Air filter oil grade Foam air-filter oil
Fuel pump
Pump type Electrical
Fuel injector
Model/quantity 1010/1
Resistance 12 
Throttle body
Type/quantity 30RA-A13M/1
ID mark 1SL1 00
Fuel pressure 324.0 kPa (3.24 kgf/cm2, 47.0 psi)
Throttle position sensor
Resistance 6.30 k
Output voltage (at idle) 0.48–0.52 V
Fuel injection sensor
Crankshaft position sensor resistance 248–372 
Intake air pressure sensor output voltage 3.57–3.71 V at 101.3 kPa
Intake air temperature sensor resistance 290–390  at 80 °C (176 °F)
Coolant temperature sensor resistance 2.51–2.78 k at 20°C (68°F)
210–221  at 100°C (212°F)
Idling condition
Engine idling speed 1900–2100 r/min
CO% 6.8–9.2 %
Intake vacuum 30.5–37.8 kPa (229–284 mmHg, 
9.0–11.2 inHg)
Water temperature 70–80 °C (158–176 °F)
Oil temperature 55-65 °C (131–149 °F)
Throttle grip free play 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)

TIGHTENING TORQUES
2-14
EAS1SL1057ENGINE TIGHTENING TORQUES
TIP
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.
ITEMThread
sizeQ’tyTIGHTENING TORQUESRemarks
Camshaft cap boltM6810 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head blind plugM12128 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
Spark plugM10113 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head stud bolt (exhaust
pipe)M637 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head boltsM94See TIP.*1
Cylinder head boltsM6210 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head cover boltM6310 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil passage plug (cylinder head)M8115 Nm (1.5 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
Cylinder boltM6110 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil pressure check boltM6210 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Balancer weight plate screwM6310 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Balancer driven gear nutM14150 Nm (5.0 m·kgf, 36 ft·lbf)
Use a
lock
washer.
Balancer nutM10145 Nm (4.5 m·kgf, 33 ft·lbf)
Use a
lock
washer.
Timing chain guide stopper plate
(exhaust side)M6110 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Timing chain tensioner cap boltM616 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Timing chain tensioner boltM6210 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Coolant drain boltM6110 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Radiator hose clamp screwM681.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.1 ft·lbf)
Radiator boltM6410 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Radiator pipe bolt M6110 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Radiator pipe joint bolt M6110 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Water pump housing cover boltM6410 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil pump boltM525 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Oil pump cover screwM412.0 Nm (0.20 m·kgf, 1.4 ft·lbf)
Oil strainer boltM6110 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil passage cover bolt (left crank-
case)M6110 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Throttle cable cover boltM513.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Throttle body joint boltM6210 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Throttle body joint clamp boltM513.0 Nm (0.30 m·kgf, 2.2 ft·lbf)
Air filter joint clamp boltM413.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Air filter case boltM637 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
LT
M
LT
LT
LT

TIGHTENING TORQUES
2-16
Drive sprocket nutM20175 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)
Use a
lock
washer.
Drive axle oil seal stopper boltM6210 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
SegmentM8130 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Shift guide boltM6210 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Stopper lever boltM6110 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Shift pedal boltM6110 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Rotor nutM12165 Nm (6.5 m·kgf, 47 ft·lbf)
Stator screwM538 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
Crankshaft position sensor boltM6210 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
AC magneto lead holder boltM518 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
Coolant temperature sensorM10116 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Neutral switch boltM523.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Intake air temperature sensor screwM511.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.1 ft·lbf)
Rectifier/regulator boltM627 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
ECU boltM523.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
Ignition coil boltM627 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Throttle position sensor screwM523.4 Nm (0.34 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Intake air pressure sensor screwM615 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
ITEMThread
sizeQ’ty TIGHTENING TORQUES Remarks
LT
LT
LT
LT
LT
LT
LT

CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
2-36
1. Bracket
2. Condenser3. Coolant temperature sensor
4. Coupler cover
5. Intake air temperature sensor coupler6. Intake air temperature sensor coupler
7. Radiator hoses
8. Radiator breather hose9. Joint coupler
10. Plate
11. Tension arm12. Throttle position sensor lead
13. Ground lead
14. Throttle position sensor coupler15. Radiator breather hose
16. Cylinder head breather hose
17. Engine guard18. Crankcase
19. Fuel pump coupler
20. Fuel hose21. Condenser lead
22. Fuel pump lead
23. Condenser coupler24. Ground lead terminal
25. Fuel tank
26. Damper27. Rear frame
28. Main harness
A. Insert the condenser into the bracket as far as it
will go.
B. Attach the coupler cover to the coolant tempera-ture sensor coupler.
C. Pass the radiator breather hose to the inside of
the radiator hose (the side of the vehicle).
D. Insert and fix the joint coupler to the plate. After
fixing it, attach the cover.
E. Pass the throttle position sensor lead to the out-side of the tension arm (the outside of the vehi-cle).
F. After connecting the throttle position sensor cou-pler, attach the cover.
G. Pass the radiator breather hose to the outside of
the tension arm and the throttle position sensor
lead (the outside of the vehicle), and to the inside
of the radiator hose (the side of the vehicle).
H. Pass the protector of the cylinder head breather
hose until it touches the holder.
I. Pass the cylinder head breather hose between
the engine guard and the crankcase.
J. Install the end of the cylinder head breather hose
with it facing downward.
K. After connecting the fuel pump coupler, attach
the coupler cover.
L. 55 mm (2.17 in) (seat load receiver)
M. Clamp the fuel hose and the fuel pump lead by
the holder. Make sure that the painted part on the
fuel hose is clamped, and face the lock on the
clamp toward the rear top of the vehicle.
N. Do not install the plastic locking tie to the seat
load receiver.
O. Make the lock on the plastic locking tie face the
front of the vehicle, and make the end face the
bottom of the vehicle. Do not cut the end.
P. Install the ground lead terminal between the plate
and the bolt.
Q. DetentR. Fix the ground lead terminal to the detent in the
plate. For the ground lead terminal, either side
will do.
S. Insert the projection on the plastic locking tie into
the hole in the rear frame.
T. Clamp the painted part on the fuel hose by the
plastic clamp. Make the lock on the plastic clamp
face the bottom of the vehicle, and cut the end.

3
PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS.......................................................................... 3-1
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS .................................................................... 3-1
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE................................. 3-7
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE........................................ 3-7
ENGINE............................................................................................................ 3-8
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL .......................................................... 3-8
CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM ....................................................... 3-8
CHANGING THE COOLANT...................................................................... 3-8
CHECKING THE RADIATOR CAP ............................................................ 3-9
CHECKING THE RADIATOR CAP OPENING PRESSURE ...................... 3-9
CHECKING THE COOLANT CIRCULATORY SYSTEM FOR LEAKS .... 3-10
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER POSITION ...................................... 3-10
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER FREE PLAY .................................... 3-10
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE GRIP FREE PLAY .................................. 3-11
LUBRICATING THE THROTTLE CABLE ................................................ 3-12
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT................................................. 3-12
CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY JOINT ............................................ 3-13
CHECKING THE BREATHER HOSES .................................................... 3-13
CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM..................................................... 3-13
CHECKING THE FUEL LINE ................................................................... 3-14
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL..................................................... 3-14
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL ................................................................ 3-15
ADJUSTING THE ENGINE IDLING SPEED ............................................ 3-16
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE ................................................. 3-17
CHASSIS........................................................................................................ 3-21
BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYSTEM .......................................................... 3-21
CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSE .............................................................. 3-22
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE .......................................................... 3-22
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE ............................................................. 3-23
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ................................................. 3-23
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS ................................................... 3-25
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PAD INSULATOR ................................ 3-26
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL.................................................. 3-26
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ................................................ 3-27
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS ................................................... 3-28
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK PROTECTOR GUIDE .......................... 3-28
CLEANING THE FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST SEAL ................ 3-28
AIR BLEEDING FROM FRONT FORK .................................................... 3-28
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS .................................................. 3-29
CHECKING THE SWINGARM OPERATION ........................................... 3-30
CHECKING THE REAR SUSPENSION ................................................... 3-30
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY ................... 3-30
CHECKING THE TIRES ........................................................................... 3-32
CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE SPOKES ....................................... 3-32
CHECKING THE WHEELS ...................................................................... 3-33