2003 YAMAHA YZ85 fuel

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STARTING AND BREAK-IN
STARTING AND BREAK-IN
CAUTION:
Before starting the machine, perform the
checks in the pre-operation check list.
WARNING
Never start or run the engine in a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are poisonous;
they can cause loss of consciousness and
death in a very short time. Always operate
the machine in a well-ventilated area.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
1. Shift the transmission into neutral.
2. Turn the fuel cock to “ON” and full open the
starter knob (CHOKE).
3. With the throttle completely closed start the
engine by kicking the kickstarter crank
forthly with firm stroke.
4. Run the engine at idle or slightly higher
until it warms up: this usually takes about
one or two minutes.
5. The engine is warmed up when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter knob
(CHOKE) turned off.
CAUTION:
Do not warm up the engine for extended
periods.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
Do not operate the starter knob (CHOKE).
Open the throttle slightly and start the engine
by kicking the kickstarter crank forcefully with
firm stroke.
CAUTION:
Observe the following break-in procedures
during initial operation to ensure optimum
performance and avoid engine damage.

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STARTING AND BREAK-IN
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
1. Before starting the engine, fill the fuel tank
with a break-in oil-fuel mixture as follows.
2. Perform the pre-operation checks on the
machine.
3. Start and warm up the engine. Check the
idle speed, and check the operation of the
controls and the engine stop switch.
4. Operate the machine in the lower gears at
moderate throttle openings for five to eight
minutes. Stop and check the spark plug
condition; it will show a rich condition dur-
ing break-in.
5. Allow the engine to cool. Restart the
engine and operate the machine as in the
step above for five minutes. Then, very
briefly shift to the higher gears and check
full-throttle response. Stop and check the
spark plug.
6. After again allowing the engine to cool,
restart and run the machine for five more
minutes. Full throttle and the higher gears
may be used, but sustained full-throttle
operation should be avoided. Check the
spark plug condition.
7. Allow the engine to cool, remove the top
end, and inspect the piston and cylinder.
Remove any high spots on the piston with
#600 grit wet sandpaper. Clean all compo-
nents and carefully reassemble the top
end.
8. Drain the break-in oil-fuel mixture from the
fuel tank and refill with the specified mix.
9. Restart the engine and check the operation
of the machine throughout its entire operat-
ing range. Stop and check the spark plug
condition. Restart the machine and operate
it for about 10 to 15 more minutes. The
machine will now be ready to race.
Mixing oil:
Yamalube “2-R”
Mixing ratio:
15 : 1

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TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
Frame construction
Combined seat and fuel tank
Engine mounting
Steering Steering stem to
handlebar
Suspension Front Steering stem to front
fork
Rear For link type
Rear Installation of rear
shock absorber
Rear Installation of swin-
garm
Wheel Installation of wheel Front
Rear
Brake Front
Rear
Fuel systemFrame to rear frame
Fuel tank to frame
Frame to engine
Steering stem to upper bracket
Upper bracket to handlebar
Front fork to upper bracket
Front fork to lower bracket
Assembly of links
Link to frame
Link to rear shock absorber
Link to swingarm
Rear shock absorber to frame
Tightening of pivot shaft
Tightening of wheel axle
Tightening of wheel axle
Wheel to rear wheel sprocket
Brake caliper to front fork
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Brake master cylinder to handlebar
Tightening of bleed screw
Brake caliper to bracket
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Brake master cylinder to frame
Tightening of bleed screw
Fuel tank to fuel cock
NOTE:
Concerning the tightening torque, refer to
“MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS” section
in the CHAPTER 2.

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CLEANING AND STORAGE
EC1B2001
STORAGE
If your machine is to be stored for 60 days or
more, some preventive measures must be
taken to avoid deterioration. After cleaning the
machine thoroughly, prepare it for storage as
follows:
1. Drain the fuel tank, fuel lines, and the car-
buretor float bowl.
2. Remove the spark plug, pour a tablespoon
of SAE 10W-30 motor oil in the spark plug
hole, and reinstall the plug. With the engine
stop switch pushed in, kick the engine over
several times to coat the cylinder walls with
oil.
3. Remove the drive chain, clean it thoroughly
with solvent, and lubricate it. Reinstall the
chain or store it in a plastic bag tied to the
frame.
4. Lubricate all control cables.
5. Block the frame up to raise the wheels off
the ground.
6. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe out-
let to prevent moisture from entering.
7. If the machine is to be stored in a humid or
salt-air environment, coat all exposed
metal surfaces with a film of light oil. Do not
apply oil to rubber parts or the seat cover.
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before the
machine is stored.

SPEC
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
EC200000
SPECIFICATIONS
EC211000
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model name: YZ85 YZ85LW
YZ85R (USA)
YZ85LC (EUROPE)
YZ85(R)
(CDN, AUS, NZ, ZA)YZ85LW (EUROPE)
YZ85LWR (AUS, NZ)
Model code number: YZ85 YZ85LW
5PA4
(USA, CDN, EUROPE,
NZ, ZA)
5PA5
(AUS)5SH4
(EUROPE, NZ)
5SH5
(AUS)
Dimensions: YZ85 YZ85LW
Overall length 1,821 mm (71.7 in) 1,903 mm (74.9 in)
(USA, S, NZ, ZA)
1,818 mm (71.6 in)
(F, D, I, GB, E, CDN,
AUS)
Overall width 758 mm (28.9 in)←
Overall height 1,161 mm (45.7 in) 1,205 mm (47.4 in)
Seat height 864 mm (34.0 in) 904 mm (35.6 in)
Wheelbase 1,258 mm (49.5 in) 1,286 mm (50.6 in)
(USA, S, NZ, ZA)
1,255 mm (49.4 in)
(F, D, I, GB, E, CDN,
AUS)
Minimum ground clearance 351 mm (13.8 in) 393 mm (15.5 in)
Basic weight: YZ85 YZ85LW
With oil and full fuel tank 71 kg (156.5 lb) 73.9 kg (162.9 lb)
Engine:
Engine type Liquid cooled 2-stroke, gasoline
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder, forward inclined
Displacement 84.7 cm
3 (2.98 Imp oz, 2.86 US oz)
Bore × stroke 47.5 × 47.8 mm (1.870 × 1.882 in)
Compression ratio 8.2 : 1
Starting system Kickstarter
Lubrication system: Premix (30 : 1) (Yamalube 2-R)
Oil type or grade (2-cycle):
Transmission oil Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE 10W-30 type SE
motor oil
Periodic oil change 0.50 L (0.44 Imp qt, 0.52 US qt)
Total amount 0.55 L (0.48 Imp qt, 0.58 US qt)
Coolant capacity (including all routes): 0.54 L (0.48 Imp qt, 0.57 US qt)
Air filter: Wet type element
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel:
Type Premium unleaded gasoline only with a
research octane number of 95 or higher.
(Except for ZA)
Premium gasoline (For ZA)
Tank capacity 5.0 L (1.10 Imp gal, 1.32 US gal)
Carburetor:
Type/manufacturer PWK28/KEIHIN
Spark plug:
Type/manufacturer BR10EG/NGK (resistance type)
Gap 0.5 ~ 0.6 mm (0.020 ~ 0.024 in)
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission: YZ85 YZ85LW
Primary reduction system Gear←
Primary reduction ratio 65/18 (3.611)←
Secondary reduction system Chain drive←
Secondary reduction ratio 47/14 (3.357) 52/14 (3.714)
(USA, S, NZ, ZA)
48/14 (3.429)
(F, D, I, GB, E, CDN,
AUS)
Transmission type Constant mesh,
6-speed←
Operation Left foot operation←
Gear ratio: 1st 27/11 (2.454)←
2nd 32/17 (1.882)←
3rd 26/17 (1.529)←
4th 22/17 (1.294)←
5th 26/23 (1.130)←
6th 25/25 (1.000)←
Chassis: YZ85 YZ85LW
Frame type Semi double cradle←
Caster angle 26.3° 26.9°
Trail 88 mm (3.46 in) 105.5 mm (4.15 in)
Tire: YZ85 YZ85LW
Type With tube←
Size (front) 70/100-17 40M 70/100-19 42M
Size (rear) 90/100-14 49M 90/100-16 52M
Tire pressure (front and rear) 100 kPa
(1.0 kgf/cm
2, 15 psi)←
Brake:
Front brake type Single disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Rear brake type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot operation

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Nipple (spoke)—64 3 0.3 2.2
Rear wheel sprocket M8 × 1.25 4 42 4.2 30
Rear brake caliper protector M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Engine mounting:
Engine and frame (front) M10 × 1.25 1 69 6.9 50
Engine and frame (lower) M10 × 1.25 1 69 6.9 50
Pivot shaft and nut M12 × 1.25 1 63 6.3 45
Relay arm and frame M10 × 1.25 1 54 5.4 39
Relay arm and connecting rod M12 × 1.25 1 53 5.3 38
Connecting rod and swingarm M12 × 1.25 1 53 5.3 38
Rear shock absorber and frame M10 × 1.25 1 36 3.6 25
Rear shock absorber and relay arm M10 × 1.25 1 36 3.6 25
Rear frame (upper) M8 × 1.25 1 26 2.6 19
Rear frame (lower) M8 × 1.25 2 16 1.6 11
Swingarm and brake hose holder M5 × 0.8 4 1 0.1 0.7
Drive chain tensioner (upper) M8 × 1.25 1 23 2.3 17
Drive chain tensioner (lower) M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Drive chain support M8 × 1.25 2 16 1.6 11
Drive chain support cover M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Seal guard and swingarm M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Fuel tank M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel cock M6 × 1.0 2 4 0.4 2.9
Fuel tank bracket and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Seat set bracket and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Radiator cover M6 × 1.0 3 4 0.4 2.9
Front fender M6 × 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Rear fender M6 × 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Flap guard M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Side cover M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Seat M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Number plate M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1

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SPEC
EC240000
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
1Hose guide
2Brake hose
3Throttle cable
4Fuel tank breather hose
5Engine stop switch lead
6CDI magneto lead
7Clamp
8Carburetor breather hose
9Carburetor overflow hose
0Transmission oil breather hose
ARadiator breather hose
BClutch cable
CSpark plug leadDCable guide
EBrake hose holder
ÈPass the fuel tank breather hose between the
handlebar and tension bar, then insert its end
into the hole of the steering stem.
ÉFasten the ground lead together with the ignition
coil.
ÊClamp the brake hose with the brake hose
holder.
ËFit the brake hose into the guides of the protec-
tor.
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM