Important Manual Information - Yamaha YZ450FA 2011 Owner's Service Manual

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Yamaha
YZ series. This model is the culmination of Ya-
maha's vast experience in the production of
pacesetting racing machines. It represents the
highest grade of craftsmanship and reliability
that have made Yamaha a leader.
This manual explains operation, inspection, ba-
sic maintenance and tuning of your machine. If
you have any questions about this manual or
your machine, please contact your Yamaha
dealer.
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in
product design and quality. Therefore, while
this manual contains the most current product
information available at the time of printing,
there may be minor discrepancies between
your machine and this manual. If you have any
questions concerning this manual, please con-
sult your Yamaha dealer.
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING
THIS MACHINE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OP-
ERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE
ATTAINED A SATISFACTORY KNOWL-
EDGE OF ITS CONTROLS AND OPERATING
FEATURES AND UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN
TRAINED IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING
TECHNIQUES. REGULAR INSPECTIONS
AND CAREFUL MAINTENANCE, ALONG
WITH GOOD RIDING SKILLS, WILL ENSURE
THAT YOU SAFETY ENJOY THE CAPABILI-
TIES AND THE RELIABILITY OF THIS MA-
CHINE.
IMPORTANT MANUAL
INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distin-
guished in this manual by the following nota-
tions.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or
death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make proce-
dures easier or clearer.