Tips For Reducing Fuel Consumption; Engine Break-In - Yamaha WR450F Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
1 tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
2
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
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the transmission.
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Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid damag-
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ing the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
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designed to
shock of forced shifting.
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:

Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
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Do not rev the engine while shifting
down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.

Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
withstand the time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
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Engine break-in

Failure to properly maintain the ve-
hicle or performing maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death during
service or while using the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha dealer perform
service.
1. Before starting the engine, fill the
2. Start and warm up the engine.
3. Operate the motorcycle in the low-
4. Check how the engine runs when
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WARNING
fuel tank with the fuel.
Check the operation of the controls
and the engine stop switch. (See
page 3-7.) Then, restart the engine
and check its operation within no
more than 5 minutes after it is re-
started.
er gears at moderate throttle open-
ings for five to eight minutes. Stop
the engine.
the motorcycle is ridden with the
throttle 1/4 to 1/2 open (low to me-
dium speed) for about one hour.
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