2017 YAMAHA YZ85 check oil

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-8
7
6. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended transmission
oil.
NOTICE
ECA10453
In or der to prevent clutch slip-
pa ge (since the transmission oil
also lu bricates the clutch), do
not mix any chemical additives.
Do not use oils with a diesel
specification of “CD” or oils of a
hi gher quality than specifie d. In
a ddition, do not use oils la bele d
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
hi gher.
 Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the transmission.
7. Check the O-ring for damage, and replace it if necessary.
8. Install and tighten the transmis- sion oil filler cap and its O-ring.
9. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
EAU20071
Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAUM1296To check the coolant level1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
TIP
The coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
 Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
2. Remove the radiator cap and
check the coolant level in the radi-
ator. WARNING! Never attempt
to remove the ra diator cap
when the en gine is hot.
[EWA10382]
Ti ghtening torque:
Transmission oil drain bolt: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lb·ft)
Recommen ded transmission oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil chan ge quantity:
0.51 L (0.54 US qt, 0.45 Imp.qt)
1. Radiator cap
1
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-20
7
EAU22582
Checkin g the brake flui d level
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Front brake
Rear brake
WARNING
EWA15991
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of brakin g a bility. O bserve
these precautions:  Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem, re ducing brakin g
performance. 
Clean the filler cap before re-
moving . Use only DOT 4 b rake
flui d from a seale d container.
 Use only the specifie d b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
 Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A ddin g a brake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water d oes not
enter the brake flui d reservoir
when refillin g. Water will si gnifi-
cantly lower the b oiling point of
the flui d an d may result in vapor
lock.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may d amage painte d
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake
fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding.
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
Specified b rake flui d:
DOT 4
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-21
7
EAU51721
Chan gin g the brake flui d
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as
well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they
are damaged or leaking.
 Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
 Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
EAU22762
Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU41415To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand. (See page 7-28.)
2. Confirm the rear wheel is off the ground and the rear shock ab-
sorber is fully extended.
3. Shift the transmission into neutral.
4. Measure the drive chain slack as shown.
5. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as follows. NOTICE: Im-
proper drive chain slack will
overloa d the en gine as well as
other vital parts of the motorcy-
cle an d can lead to chain slip-
pa ge or b reakag e. To prevent
this from occurrin g, keep the
d rive chain slack within the
specified limits.
[ECA10572]
1. Drive chain slack
Drive chain slack:
35.0–45.0 mm (1.38–1.77 in)
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-23
7
EAU23018
Cleanin g an d lu bricatin g the
d rive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
NOTICE
ECA10584
The drive chain must b e lubricated
after washin g the motorcycle, ri din g
in the rain or ri din g in wet areas.
1. Remove all dirt and mud from the
drive chain with a brush or cloth.
TIP
For a thorough cleaning, have a
Yamaha dealer remove the drive chain and soak it in solvent.
2. Spray Yamaha chain lubricant or other suitable chain lubricant on
the entire chain, making sure that
all side plates and rollers have
been sufficiently oiled.
EAU23098
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
ca bles
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 lubri-
cated if necessary. If a cable is
damaged or does not move smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
place it. WARNING! Dama ge to the
outer housin g of cab les may result
in internal rustin g an d cause inter-
ference with cab le movement. Re-
place damag ed cab les as soon as
possi ble to prevent unsafe con di-
tions.
[EWA10712]
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other
suitable cable lubricant
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-26
7
EAUM1653
Lub ricatin g the swin garm piv-
ots
The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU23273
Checkin g the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damag e is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha d ealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
8-4
8 b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine
oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. WARNING! To
prevent damag e or injury
from sparkin g, make sure to
g roun d the spark plu g elec-
tro des while turnin g the en-
g ine over.
[EWA10952]
5. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers and
brake pedal.
6. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
7. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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Index
A
Air filter element, cleaning .................... 7-10
B
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-24
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 7-21
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 7-20
Brake lever .............................................. 4-2
Brake lever free play, checking............. 7-18
Brake pedal............................................. 4-3
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ........................................... 7-25
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-23
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 7-12
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Clutch lever ............................................. 4-1
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 7-17
Coolant ................................................... 7-8
D
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 7-23
Drive chain slack................................... 7-21
E
Engine break-in....................................... 6-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 7-13
Engine serial number ............................ 10-1
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 6-2
Engine stop switch ................................. 4-1
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 7-19
Front fork, adjusting................................ 4-8
Front fork, bleeding .............................. 4-10
Front fork, checking .............................. 7-26
Fuel ......................................................... 4-4
Fuel cock ................................................ 4-6
Fuel tank breather hose .......................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 4-3
H
Handlebar switch .................................... 4-1
I
Identification numbers .......................... 10-1
K
Kickstarter............................................... 4-7
L
Labels, location....................................... 1-1
M
Matte color, caution ................................ 8-1
P
Parking .................................................... 6-5
Part locations .......................................... 3-1 Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ..................................................... 7-2
R
Rear suspension, lubricating ................ 7-25
S
Safety information .................................. 2-1
Seat ........................................................ 4-8
Shifting ................................................... 6-2
Shift pedal .............................................. 4-2
Shift pedal, checking ............................ 7-18
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 4-10
Sidestand ............................................. 4-13
Spark plug, checking ............................. 7-6
Specifications ......................................... 9-1
Starter (choke) knob ............................... 4-7
Starting and warming up a cold engine .................................................. 6-1
Steering, checking................................ 7-27
Storage ................................................... 8-3
Supporting the motorcycle................... 7-28
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 7-26
T
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating .......................................... 7-24
Throttle grip free play, adjusting........... 7-13
Tires ...................................................... 7-14
Transmission oil ..................................... 7-7
Troubleshooting ................................... 7-31
Troubleshooting charts ........................ 7-32
V
Vehicle identification number ............... 10-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking .................... 7-27
Wheel (front) ......................................... 7-28
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 7-29
Wheels .................................................. 7-16
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