Yamaha YZ85(A) Owner's Manual

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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE8-482. For motorcycles equipped with afuel cock that has an “OFF” posi-tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to“OFF”.3. Drain the fuel tank and fuel lines,and the carburetor float chamberby loosening the drain bolt; this willprevent fuel deposits from buildingup.4. Perform the following steps to pro-tect the cylinder, piston rings, etc.from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug capand spark plug.b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oilinto the spark plug bore.c. Install the spark plug cap ontothe spark plug, and then placethe spark plug on the cylinderhead so that the electrodes aregrounded. (This will limit spark-ing during the next step.)d. Turn the engine over severaltimes with the starter. (This willcoat the cylinder wall with oil.)e. Remove the spark plug capfrom the spark plug, and theninstall the spark plug and thespark plug cap. WARNING! Toprevent damage or injuryfrom sparking, make sure toground the spark plug elec-trodes while turning the en-gine over. [EWA10951]5. Lubricate all control cables and thepivoting points of all levers andbrake pedal.6. Check and, if necessary, correctthe tire air pressure, and then liftthe motorcycle so that both of itswheels are off the ground. Alterna-tively, turn the wheels a little everymonth in order to prevent the tiresfrom becoming degraded in onespot.7. Cover the muffler outlet with aplastic bag to prevent moisturefrom entering it.TIPMake any necessary repairs beforestoring the motorcycle.U5PA89E0.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 15, 2010 10:34 AM