2018 YAMAHA YZ85 fuel

Instrument and control functions
4-8
4
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Seat
To remove the seat
Remove the bolts, and then slide the
seat to the rear and pull upward.
To install the seat
1. Fit the slot in the seat onto the pro- jection on the fuel tank, and insert
the projection on the seat into the
seat holder as shown.
2. Place the seat in the original posi- tion, and then tighten the bolts.
TIP
Make sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
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Adjustin g the front fork
WARNING
EWA10181
Always a djust both fork le gs equally,
otherwise poor han dlin g an d loss of
sta bility may result.
This front fork is equipped with re-
bound damping force adjusting screws
and compression damping force ad-
justing screws.
NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn b eyond the
maximum or minimum settin gs.
Re boun d d ampin g force
To increase the rebound damping for-
ce and thereby harden the rebound
damping, turn the adjusting screw on
each fork leg in direction (a). To de-
crease the rebound damping force and
thereby soften the rebound damping,
turn the adjusting screw on each fork
leg in direction (b).
1. Bolt
1. Slot
2. Projection
3. Seat holder
1
12
3
2
1. Rebound damping force adjusting screw
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
5-1
5
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe oper-
ating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and
schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility
of an acci dent or equipment d amage. Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d
any prob lem. If a pro blem cannot be corrected b y the proce dures provi ded
in this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha d ealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKSPAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Always use a fresh mixture of gasoline and oil.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank breather hose for obstructions, cracks
or damage, and check hose connection. 4-4, 4-6
Tr a n s m i s s i o n o i l • Check for leakage. 7-7
Coolant • Check coolant level.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified
level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 7-8
Front brake • Check 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 specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 7-19,
7-20
Rear brake • Check 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 specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 7-19,
7-20
Clutch • Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary. 7-17
Throttle g rip • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, adjust throttle grip free play. 7-13,
7-24
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Operation and important ri din g points
6-1
6
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which coul d cause an acci dent
or injury.
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Startin g an d warmin g up a
col d en gine
1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
3. Turn the starter (choke) on and completely close the throttle. (See
page 4-7.)
4. Start the engine by pushing the kickstarter lever down.
5. When the engine is warm, turn the starter (choke) off.
TIP
The engine is warm when it responds
quickly to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
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Operation and important ri din g points
6-3
6
an
d d rive train, which are not
d esi gne d to withstan d the
shock of force d shifting .
EAU16691To start out an d accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch.
2. Shift the transmission into first gear.
3. Open the throttle gradually and si- multaneously release the clutch
lever slowly.
4. Once the motorcycle has reached a speed high enough to change
gears, close the throttle, and at the
same time, quickly pull the clutch
lever in.
5. Shift the transmission into second gear. (Make sure not to shift the
transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.)
6. Open the throttle halfway and gradually release the clutch lever.
7. Follow the same procedure when
shifting to the next gear.
EAU16711To decelerate
1. Close the throttle and apply both the front and the rear brakes to
slow the motorcycle.
2. Downshift through the gears and shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position when the motorcycle
is almost completely stopped.
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Engine break-in
WARNING
EWA10322
Failure to properly maintain the vehi-
cle or performin g maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death durin g
service or while usin g the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha d ealer perform
service.
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 con-
trols and the engine stop switch.
(See page 4-1.)
3. Operate the motorcycle in the low- er gears at moderate throttle
openings for five to eight minutes.
Stop the engine and check the
spark plug condition (see page
7-6); 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 motorcy-
cle for five more minutes. Full
throttle and the higher gears may
Recommen ded 2-stroke en gine oil:
See page 9-1.
Mixin g ratio ( gasoline to oil):
15:1
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Operation and important rid ing points
6-4
6 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 cylin-
der. Remove any high spots on
the piston with #600-grit wet
sandpaper. Clean all components
and carefully reassemble the cyl-
inder head and cylinder.
7. Drain the break-in oil-fuel mixture from the fuel tank and refill with
the specified mix. (See page 4-4.)
8. Start the engine and check the op- eration of the motorcycle through-
out its entire operating range.
Stop the engine and check the
spark plug condition. Restart the
motorcycle and ride it for about 10
to 15 more minutes. The motorcy-
cle will now be ready to ride nor-
mally.
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.
NOTICE
ECA15561
 When any of the following parts
have been replaced , they must
b e broken in.
Cylin der or crankshaft:
A bout one hour of b reak-in op-
eration is necessary. Piston, rin
gs or transmission
g ears:
These parts require a bout 30
minutes of b reak-in operation at
half-throttle or less. O bserve the
con dition of the en gine carefully
d urin g operation.
 If any en gine trou ble shoul d oc-
cur durin g the en gine break-in
perio d, imme diately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
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Operation and important ri din g points
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6
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Parkin g
When parking, stop the engine, and
then turn the fuel cock lever to “OFF”.
WARNING
EWA10312
Since the en gine an d exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where ped estri-
ans or chil dren are not likely to
touch them and b e burne d.
 Do not park on a slope or on soft
groun d, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasin g the
risk of a fuel leak an d fire.
 Do not park near g rass or other
flammab le materials which
mi ght catch fire.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-4
722 *Front fork Check operation and for oil leakage.
Adjust if necessary.√√ Clean dust seal and lubricate with
lithium-soap-based grease.
Replace fork oil.
√√ Replace oil seals.√
NO. ITEM ROUTINE
After
break-in
Everyrace
Every
third race
Every
fifth race
As
required
Check coolant level and for leakage.√√
16 *
Cooling system Check hoses for cracks or damage.√ Check radiator cap spring operation.√ Change coolant.
Every 2 years
Every year√ Check all chassis fitting and fasteners.√√
17
*Chassis fasteners
Correct or tighten if necessary.
18Air filter element Clean.√√ Replace.√
19 *Frame Clean and check for damage.√√
√√
20
*Fuel line Clean and check for leakage.√√
21 *
Brakes Adjust lever position and pedal height.
Lubricate pivot points.
Check brake disk surface.
Check fluid level and for leakage.
Tighten brake disk bolts, caliper bolts,
master cylinder bolts and union bolts.
Replace brake pads.
√ Replace brake fluid.√
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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7
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Trou bleshootin g
Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur
during operation. Any problem in the
fuel, compression, or ignition systems,
for example, can cause poor starting
and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
represent quick and easy procedures
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look
like Yamaha parts, but they are often
inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWA15142
When checkin g the fuel system, do
not smoke, an d make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the ar-
ea, inclu din g pilot lig hts from water
heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
g asoline vapors can i gnite or ex-
plod e, causin g severe injury or prop-
erty damag e.
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