2003 YAMAHA YZ85 oil type

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ADJ
RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION
CAUTION:

Do not mix more than one type of ethyl-
ene glycol antifreeze containing corro-
sion inhibitors for aluminum engine.

Do not use water containing impurities or
oil.
7. Install:

Radiator cap
Start the engine and warm it up for a sev-
eral minutes.
8. Check:

Coolant level
Coolant level low → Add coolant. Handling notes of coolant:
The coolant is harmful so it should be han-
dled with special care.
WARNING

When coolant splashes to your eye.
Thoroughly wash your eye with water
and see your doctor.

When coolant splashes to your clothes.
Quickly wash it away with water and
then with soap.

When coolant is swallowed.
Quickly make him vomit and take him
to a doctor.
EC355000
RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION
1. Inspect:

Seal (radiator cap) 1

Valve and valve seat 2
Crack/damage → Replace.
Exist fur deposits 3 → Clean or replace.
5PA30050

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ADJ
TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACEMENT
5. Measure:

Transmission oil capacity
Out of specification → Adjust.
Oil capacity (periodic oil change):
0.50 L (0.44 Imp qt, 0.52 US qt)
6. Install:

Copper washer

Oil drain bolt 1
5PA30210
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
7. Fill:

Transmission oil
Recommended oil:
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SE motor oil
Oil capacity (periodic oil change):
0.50 L (0.44 Imp qt, 0.52 US qt)
8. Check:

Oil leakage
9. Install:

Oil filter cap 1
5PA30220

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CHAS
Brake fluid
1. Fill:

Brake fluid
Until the fluid level reaches “LOWER” level
line a.
WARNING

Use only the designated quality brake
fluid:
otherwise, the rubber seals may deterio-
rate, causing leakage and poor brake per-
formance.

Refill with the same type of brake fluid;
mixing fluids may result in a harmful
chemical reaction and lead to poor perfor-
mance.

Be careful that water does not enter the
master cylinder when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the
fluid and may result in vapor lock.
CAUTION:
Brake fluid may erode painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
ÈFront
ÉRear
2. Air bleed:

Brake system
Refer to “BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEED-
ING” section in the CHAPTER 3.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT #4
È
5PA50770
É
5PA50780
3. Inspect:

Brake fluid level
Fluid at lower level → Fill up.
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPEC-
TION” section in the CHAPTER 3.
FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE

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CHAS
HANDLING NOTE
WARNING
This rear shock absorber is provided with a
separate type tank filled with high-pressure
nitrogen gas. To prevent the danger of
explosion, read and understand the follow-
ing information before handling the shock
absorber.
The manufacturer can not be held respon-
sible for property damage or personal
injury that may result from improper han-
dling.
1. Never tamper or attempt to disassem-
ble the cylinder or the tank.
2. Never throw the rear shock absorber
into an open flame or other high heat.
The rear shock absorber may explode
as a result of nitrogen gas expansion
and/or damage to the hose.
3. Be careful not to damage any part of
the gas tank. A damaged gas tank will
impair the damping performance or
cause a malfunction.
4. Take care not to scratch the contact
surface of the piston rod with the cylin-
der; or oil could leak out.
5. Never attempt to remove the plug at
the bottom of the nitrogen gas tank. It
is very dangerous to remove the plug.
6. When scrapping the rear shock
absorber, follow the instructions on
disposal.
NOTES ON DISPOSAL (YAMAHA DEALERS
ONLY)
Before disposing the rear shock absorber, be
sure to extract the nitrogen gas from valve 1.
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from escaping gas and/or metal chips.
WARNING
To dispose of a damaged or worn-out rear
shock absorber, take the unit to your
Yamaha dealer for this disposal procedure.
5PA51880
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

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TUN
That is:

Higher temperature expands the air with its
resultant reduced density.

Higher humidity reduces the amount of oxy-
gen in the air by so much of the water vapor
in the same air.

Lower atmospheric pressure (at a high alti-
tude) reduces the density of the air.
Test run
After warming up the engine equipped with the
standard type carburetor(s) and spark plug(s),
run two or three laps of the circuit and check
the smooth operation of the engine and discol-
oration of spark plug(s).
ÈNormal
ÉOver burned (too lean)
ÊOil fouled (too rich)
Discoloration Condition of spark plug
NormalInsulator is dry and burnt
brown.
Over burned
(too lean)Insulator is whitish.
Oil fouled
(too rich)Insulator is sooty and wet.
5PA70010
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É
Ê
SETTING

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TUNSETTING
Change of the heat range of spark plugs
Judging from the discoloration of spark plugs,
if they are found improper, it can be corrected
by the following two methods; changing carbu-
retor settings and changing the heat range of
spark plug.

In principle, it is advisable to first use spark
plugs of standard heat range, and judging
from the discoloration of spark plugs, adjust
carburetor settings.

If the calibration No. of the main jet must be
changed by ±30, it is advisable to change the
heat range of spark plugs and newly select
the proper main jet.
NOTE:

When checking the discoloration of spark
plugs, be sure to stop the engine immedi-
ately after a run and check.

Avoid racing.

When changing the heat range of spark
plugs, never attempt to change it more than
±1 rank.

When using a spark plug other than stan-
dard, check its heat range against the stan-
dard and check that it is a resistance type.

Note that even if the discoloration seems
proper, it may slightly vary with the spark
plug maker and oil in use.Standard spark plugBR10EG/NGK
(resistance type)
5PA70110