1976-1979 Yamaha RD400 Two Stroke Motorcycle Service Manual

Description

Do you need to service your Yamaha RD400 Two stroke motorcycle? This 152 page, 1976 1977 1978 1979 Yamaha RD400 Motorcycle Service Manual is a high quality reproduction of the original, out of print manual. This service manual provides detailed service information, step-by-step repair instruction and maintenance specifications for 1976-1979 Yamaha RD400 two-stroke motorcycles. This manual contains all the information you need to help restore your Yamaha RD400.

Table of Contents

GENERAL INFORMATION

PERIODIC INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Introduction
Maintenance intervals charts
Maintenance intervals
Lubrication intervals
Engine
Carburetor
Air cleaner
Autolube pump
Engine and transmission oil
Clutch
Cylinder head
Chassis
Fuel petcock
Brakes and wheels
Drive chain
Front fork oil change
Suspension, steering and swing arm
Electrical
Contact breaker points
Ignition timing
Spark plug
Battery
Headlight

ENGINE OVERHAUL
Removal
Preparation for removal
Fuel tank assembly
Exhaust
Gear change pedal
Wiring and cables
Carburetor
Generator
Drive chain
Removal
Disassembly
Reed valve assembly
Cylinder head
Cylinder
Piston pin and piston
Kick crank
Crankcase cover, right
Clutch assembly and primary drive gear
Kick axle assembly
Change shaft assembly
Clutch push rod
Change lever guide and stopper plate
Shift cam stopper
Bearing stopper plate
Crankcase
Transmission
Neutral switch
Tachometer gear
Crankshaft
Inspection and repair
Cylinder head
Cylinder
Piston pin and bearing
Piston
Piston rings
Autolube pump
Clutch
Primary drive
Kick starter
Transmission
Cranksahft
Neutral switch
Tachometer gear
Bearing and oil seals
Crankcase
Engine assembly and adjustment
Crankshaft installation
Tachometer gear
Neutral switch
Transmission and shifter installation
Crankcase
Kick starter assembly
Kick idle, tachometer drive and primary drive gears
Clutch
Right-hand crankcase cover
Piston
Cylinder
Cylinder head
Mounting

CARBURETION
Carburetor
Inspection and repairing
Reed valve assembly
Removal and troubleshooting

CHASSIS
Front wheel
Removal
Front axle
Front wheel inspection
Replacing wheel bearings
Installing front wheel
Rear wheel
Removal
Rear axle
Replacing wheel bearings
Rear wheel inspection
Installing rear wheel
Disc brakes {Front and rear)
Front and rear disc brake disassembly
Disc brake inspection
Disc brake assembly
Tires and tubes
Removal
Installation
Drive chain and sprockets
Drive sprocket
Driven sprocket
Chain inspection
Chain maintenance
Front forks
Disassembly
Assembly
Steering head
Adjustment
Disassembly
Inspection
Installation
Swing arm
Swing arm inspection
Swing arm lubrication
Swing arm removal
Rear shock absorber
Removal
Inspection
Cables and fittings
Cable maintenance
Throttle maintenance
Cable junction maintenance

ELECTRICAL
Ignition system
Ignition timing
Spark gap test
Ignition coil
Condenser test
Spark plug
Charging system
AC generator
AC voltage regulator
Checking silicon rectifier
Battery
Checking
Service life
Storage
Lighting and signal systems
Lighting tests and checks
Flasher self canceling system

APPENDICES
Troubleshooting guide
Specification
Circuit diagram
Cable routing diagram

RD 400F SUPPLEMENT