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ENGINE
2. Adjust:
•
Throttle grip free play
Throttle grip free play adjustment
steps:
a. Slide the adjuster cover.
b. Loosen the locknut "1".
c. Turn the adjuster "2" until the
specified free play is obtained.
d. Tighten the locknut.
Before adjusting the throttle cable
free play, the engine idle speed
should be adjusted.
After adjusting the throttle cable
free play, start the engine and turn
the handlebar to right and left and
make sure that the engine idling
does not run faster.
LUBRICATING THE THROTTLE
1. Remove:
•
Cover (throttle cable cap) "1"
•
Cover (grip cap) "2"
•
Throttle grip cap "3"
2. Apply:
•
Lithium soap base grease
On the throttle cable end "a".
3. Install:
•
Throttle grip cap
•
Screw (throttle grip cap)
•
Cover (grip cap)
•
Cover (throttle cable cap)
ADJUSTING THE HOT STARTER
LEVER FREE PLAY
1. Check:
•
Hot starter lever free play "a"
Out of specification
→
Adjust.
2. Adjust:
•
Hot starter lever free play
Hot starter lever free play adjust-
ment steps:
a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Turn the adjuster "2" until free
play "a" is within the specified lim-
its.
c. Tighten the locknut.
After adjustment, check proper oper-
ation of hot starter.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
ELEMENT
Proper air filter maintenance is the
biggest key to preventing premature
engine wear and damage.
Never run the engine without the
air filter element in place; this
would allow dirt and dust to enter
the engine and cause rapid wear
and possible engine damage.
1. Open the air filter case cover "1"
Loosen the quick screw "2" and pull
on it to open the air filter case cover.
2. Unhook:
•
Binder "1"
3. Remove:
•
Air filter element "1"
•
Air filter guide "2"
4. Clean:
•
Air filter element
Clean them with solvent.
After cleaning, remove the remaining
solvent by squeezing the element.
•
Do not twist the element when
squeezing the element.
•
Leaving too much of solvent in
the element may result in poor
starting.
Locknut:
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9
ft•lb)
Screw (throttle grip cap):
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9
ft•lb)
Hot starter lever free play
"a":
3–6 mm (0.12–0.24 in)
Locknut:
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9
ft•lb)
Summary of Contents for WR450Fv2008
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Page 43: ...2 18 TIGHTENING TORQUES ...
Page 45: ...2 20 LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS 1 Intake camshaft 2 Exhaust camshaft A To main axle B From oil pump ...
Page 69: ...3 16 ENGINE INTAKE EXHAUST ...
Page 82: ...3 29 ELECTRICAL Charging method using a variable voltage charger ...
Page 83: ...3 30 ELECTRICAL Charging method using a constant voltage charger ...
Page 114: ...5 20 CYLINDER HEAD 3 Install Bolt cylinder head 1 Bolt cylinder head 10 Nm 1 0 m kg 7 2 ft lb ...
Page 133: ...5 39 OIL PUMP 15 Oil pump drive shaft 1 16 Rotor housing 1 Order Part name Q ty Remarks ...
Page 197: ...6 40 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 8 Install Plastic band Taillight coupler Locking tie ...
Page 205: ...7 8 ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM 2 Inspect Rubber part a Tears damage Replace ...
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