Yamaha WR450FN 2022, Owner'S Service Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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FRONT BRAKE LEVER
The front brake lever “1” is located on the right
handlebar. Pull it toward the handlebar to acti-
vate the front brake.
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REAR BRAKE PEDAL
The rear brake pedal “1” is in the right of the
chassis. Press down on the brake pedal to acti-
vate the rear brake.
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SIDESTAND
This sidestand “1” is used to support only the
machine when standing.
WARNING
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• Never apply additional force to the sides-
tand.
• Hold up the sidestand before starting out.
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STARTER KNOB
Starting a cold engine requires a larger amount
of intake air, which is supplied by the starter
knob “1”.
Pushing the knob toward “a” turns ON the start-
er, resulting in a larger angle of throttle valve.
TIP
When operating the throttle grip in the closing di-
rection, the starter knob “1” moves in the direc-
tion “b” as shown and returns to its original
position.
WARNING
EWA20470
While handling the starter knob, take care
not to burn yourself on exhaust pipes.
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FUEL TANK CAP
Fuel tank cap “1” is located under the fuel tank
cap cover “2”.
Remove the fuel tank cap cover to open the fuel
tank cap.
TIP
•
To remove the fuel tank cap cover, insert fin-
gers under part “a”, and then use both hands to
lift it up towards the rear of the vehicle.
Shift up points
1st  2nd
20 km/h (12 mph)
2nd  3rd
30 km/h (19 mph)
3rd  4th
40 km/h (25 mph)
4th  5th
50 km/h (31 mph)
Shift down points
5th  4th
35 km/h (22 mph)
4th  3rd
25 km/h (16 mph)
3rd  2nd
25 km/h (16 mph)
2nd  1st
25 km/h (16 mph)
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a a
b b
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