Yamaha YZ85(W) Owner's Manual

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Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1Location of important labels ...........1-4DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1Left view ..........................................2-1Right view ........................................2-2Controls and instruments ................2-3INSTRUMENT AND CONTROLFUNCTIONS .......................................3-1Handlebar switch ............................3-1Clutch lever ....................................3-1Shift pedal ......................................3-1Brake lever .....................................3-2Brake pedal ....................................3-2Fuel tank cap ..................................3-3Fuel ................................................3-3Fuel tank breather hose .................3-5Fuel cock ........................................3-5Starter (choke) knob .......................3-6Kickstarter ......................................3-6Seat ................................................3-6Adjusting the front fork ...................3-7Front fork bleeding .........................3-8Adjusting the shock absorberassembly .....................................3-9Removable sidestand ...................3-12PRE-OPERATION CHECKS..............4-1Pre-operation check list ..................4-2OPERATION AND IMPORTANTRIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1Starting and warming up a coldengine ......................................... 5-1Starting a warm engine .................. 5-1Shifting ........................................... 5-2Engine break-in .............................. 5-3Parking ........................................... 5-4PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ANDMINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1Periodic maintenance andlubrication chart .......................... 6-2Checking the spark plug ................ 6-8Transmission oil ............................. 6-9Coolant ........................................ 6-10Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-12Adjusting the carburetor ............... 6-14Adjusting the throttle cablefree play .................................... 6-14Tires ............................................. 6-15Spoke wheels .............................. 6-17Accessories and replacementparts ......................................... 6-17Adjusting the clutch leverfree play .................................... 6-17Checking the front and rear brakepads .......................................... 6-18Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-19Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-20Drive chain slack .......................... 6-20Cleaning and lubricating thedrive chain ................................ 6-21Checking and lubricating thecables ....................................... 6-22Checking and lubricating thethrottle grip and cable ............... 6-22Checking and lubricating thebrake and shift pedals ............... 6-23Checking and lubricating thebrake and clutch levers ............. 6-23Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 6-24Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-24Checking the front fork ................. 6-24Checking the steering .................. 6-25Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-26Supporting the motorcycle ........... 6-26Front wheel .................................. 6-27Rear wheel ................................... 6-27Troubleshooting ........................... 6-29Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-30MOTORCYCLE CARE ANDSTORAGE .......................................... 7-1Care ............................................... 7-1Storage ........................................... 7-3SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 8-1CONSUMER INFORMATION ............ 9-1Identification numbers .................... 9-1