2007 YAMAHA YZ85 recommended oil

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3
EAU13180
Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap, insert it into
the tank opening, and then turn it clock-
wise.
WARNING
EWA11090
Make sure that the fuel tank cap isproperly closed before riding.
EAU41831
Fuel This motorcycle has been designed to
use a premixed fuel of gasoline and 2-
stroke engine oil. Always mix the gaso-
line and oil in a clean container before
filling the fuel tank.CAUTION:
ECA15601
Always use fresh gasoline, and fill
the fuel tank with a fresh mix just be-
fore riding. Do not use premixed fuelthat is more than a few hours old.
Mixing gasoline and 2-stroke engine
oil
Pour 2-stroke engine oil into a clean
container, and then add gasoline. To
mix the fuel thoroughly, shake the con-
tainer from side to side.
CAUTION:
ECA15590
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the piston rings as well as tothe exhaust system.
1. Fuel tank cap
1. 2-stroke engine oil
2. Gasoline
3. ContainerRecommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Recommended 2-stroke engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Fuel tank capacity:
5.0 L (1.32 US gal) (1.10 Imp.gal)
Mixing ratios (gasoline to oil):
Break-in period: 15:1
After break-in: 30:1
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3 Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gaso-
line with a pump octane number
[(R+M)/2] of 91 or higher, or a research
octane number of 95 or higher. If
knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a
gasoline of a different brand.
If the recommended 2-stroke engine oil
is not available, use an equivalent oil.
CAUTION:
ECA15551
Never mix two brands of 2-stroke en-
gine oil in the same batch. Always
use the same type of oil to ensure
maximum engine performance.
Should it be necessary to use a dif-
ferent oil brand, be sure to drain the
fuel tank and the carburetor float
chamber of the old premixed fuelprior to filling with the new type.Filling the fuel tank
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown.
WARNING
EWA10880


Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.


Avoid spilling fuel on the hot en-gine.
CAUTION:
ECA10070
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-es or plastic parts.
1. Fuel level
2. Fuel tank filler tube
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-2
4
EAU15605
Pre-operation check list
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
FuelCheck fuel level in fuel tank.
Always use a fresh mixture of gasoline and oil.
Check fuel line for leakage.3-3
Transmission oilCheck oil level in transmission case.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.6-9
CoolantCheck coolant level.
If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
Check cooling system for leakage.6-10
Front brakeCheck operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-18, 6-19
Rear brakeCheck operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-18, 6-19
ClutchCheck operation.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary.6-17
Throttle gripMake sure that operation is smooth.
Check cable free play.
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and
grip housing.6-14, 6-22
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-3
5
EAU41502
Engine break-in 1. Before starting the engine, fill the
fuel tank with a break-in oil-fuel
mixture as follows.
2. Start and warm up the engine.
Check the operation of the controls
and the engine stop button. (See
page 3-1.)
3. Operate the motorcycle in the low-
er gears at moderate throttle open-
ings for five to eight minutes. Stop
the engine and check the spark
plug condition (see page 6-8); it
will show a rich condition during
break-in.
4. Allow the engine to cool. Restart
the engine and operate the motor-
cycle as in the step above for five
minutes. Then, very briefly shift to
the higher gears and check the
full-throttle response. Stop the en-
gine and check the spark plug.5. After again allowing the engine to
cool, restart and run the motor-
cycle for five more minutes. Full
throttle and the higher gears may
be used, but sustained full-throttle
operation should be avoided. Stop
the engine and check the spark
plug again.
6. Allow the engine to cool, remove
the cylinder head and cylinder, and
inspect the piston and cylinder.
Remove any high spots on the pis-
ton with #600-grit wet sandpaper.
Clean all components and careful-
ly reassemble the cylinder head
and cylinder.
WARNING
EWA10320
If you are not familiar with mainte-
nance work, have a Yamaha dealerdo it for you.
7. Drain the break-in oil-fuel mixture
from the fuel tank and refill with the
specified mix. (See page 3-3.)
8. Start the engine and check the op-
eration of the motorcycle through-
out its entire operating range. Stop
the engine and check the sparkplug condition. Restart the motor-
cycle and ride it for about 10 to 15
more minutes. The motorcycle will
now be ready to ride normally.
After the engine break-in period, thor-
oughly check the motorcycle for loose
parts, oil leakage and any other prob-
lems. Be sure to inspect and make ad-
justments thoroughly, especially cable
and drive chain slack and loose
spokes. In addition, check all fittings
and fasteners for looseness, and tight-
en if necessary.
CAUTION:
ECA15560


When any of the following parts
have been replaced, they must
be broken in.
Cylinder or crankshaft:
About one hour of break-in op-
eration is necessary.
Piston, rings or transmission
gears:
These parts require about 30
minutes of break-in operation at
half-throttle or less. Observe the
condition of the engine carefully
during operation.
Recommended 2-stroke engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Mixing ratio (gasoline to oil):
15:1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-9
6 2. Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the
spark plug threads.
3. Install the spark plug with the
spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-fied torque as soon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
EAU41441
Transmission oil The transmission oil must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the motorcycle. In
addition, the transmission oil must be
changed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright po-
sition.
3. Place an oil pan under the trans-
mission to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the oil filler cap and drain
bolt to drain the oil from the trans-
mission.5. Install the transmission oil drain
bolt, and then tighten it to the spec-
ified torque.
6. Add the specified amount of the
recommended transmission oil,
and then install and tighten the oil
filler cap.
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
1. Oil filler cap
2. Transmission oil drain bolt
Tightening torque:
Transmission oil drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Recommended transmission oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil change quantity:
0.50 L (0.53 US qt) (0.44 Imp.qt)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-13
6 3. Remove the air filter element by
removing the wing bolt and wash-
er.
4. Remove the sponge material from
the air filter element frame.5. Clean the sponge material with
solvent, and then squeeze the re-
maining solvent out.
6. Apply oil of the recommended type
to the entire surface of the sponge
material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.
NOTE:The sponge material should be wet butnot dripping.
7. Pull the sponge material over the
air filter element frame.
8. Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case with the projection
facing upward, and then install the
washer and wing bolt.
1. Wing bolt
2. Washer
3. Sponge material
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element frame
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
1. Sponge material
2. Projection
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-19
6
EAU22580
Checking the brake fluid level Front brake
Rear brake
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly caus-
ing it to become ineffective.Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark and
replenish if necessary. A low brake fluid
level may indicate worn brake pads
and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake fluid level is low, be sure to check
the brake pads for wear and the brake
system for leakage.
Observe these precautions:


When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the brake
fluid reservoir is level.


Use only the recommended quality
brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor braking perfor-
mance.


Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.


Be careful that water does not en-
ter the brake fluid reservoir when
refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.


Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.


As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to grad-
ually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-22
6making sure that all side plates
and rollers have been sufficiently
oiled.
EAU41840
Checking and lubricating the
cables The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING
EWA10710
Damage to the outer housing of ca-
bles may result in internal rusting
and cause interference with cable
movement. Replace damaged ca-
bles as soon as possible to preventunsafe conditions.
EAU23111
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addi-
tion, the cable should be lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance chart.
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or
engine oil SAE 10W-30 (API SE)
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