Yamaha YZ450F(V) Owner's Service Manual page 162

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
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.
Locknut:
4 Nm (0.4 m • kg, 2.9 ft • lb)
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.
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