2022 YAMAHA YZ65 warning

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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), d o
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 sur- face 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 ghtenin g torque:
Transmission oil drain bolt: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
Recommen ded transmission oil:
Motor oil SAE 10W-30 type SE or
higher or Gear oil SAE 85W GL-3
Oil chan ge quantity:
0.50 L (0.53 US qt, 0.44 Imp.qt)
1. Radiator cap
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TIP
The coolant should be at the bottom of
the radiator filler neck. The level will
change with variation of engine tem-
perature.
3. If the coolant is below the correct
coolant level, add coolant, and
then install the radiator cap.
NOTICE: If coolant is not avail-
a b le, use distille d water or soft
tap water instead . Do not use
har d water or salt water since it
is harmful to the en gine. If water
has been used instead of cool-
ant, replace it with coolant as
soon as possi ble, otherwise the
coolin g system will not be pro-
tected against frost an d corro-
sion. If water has b een added to
the coolant, have a Yamaha
d ealer check the antifreeze con-
tent of the coolant as soon as
possi ble, otherwise the effec-
tiveness of the coolant will be
re duce d.
[ECA10473]
EAUM1318
To change the coolant
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and let the engine cool if nec-
essary. 2. Place a container under the en-
gine to collect the used coolant.
3. Remove the radiator cap, and then the coolant drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the cooling sys-
tem. WARNING! Never attempt
to remove the ra diator cap
when the en gine is hot.
[EWA10382]
4. After the coolant is completely
drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
5. Install the coolant drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
1. Correct coolant level
1
1. Radiator cap
1. Coolant drain bolt
2. Gasket
Tightenin g torque:
Coolant drain bolt: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
1
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EAU65042
Tires
Tires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the road. Safety in all con-
ditions of riding depends on a relatively
small area of road contact. Therefore, it
is essential to maintain the tires in good
condition at all times and replace them
at the appropriate time with the speci-
fied tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
WARNING
EWA14382
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.  The tire air pressure must be
checked and a djuste d on col d
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the am bient
temperature).
 The tire air pressure must be
a d juste d in accor dance with the
wei ght of the ri der, the ri din g
speed , and the ri din g con di-
tions.
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride.
NOTICE
ECA15582
 Make sure the bead stopper is
ti g htene d. A loose b ead stopper
will cause the tire to slip off the
rim if tire pressure is too low.
 Make sure the valve stem is po-
sitione d straig ht. A tilte d valve
stem in dicates that the tire has
slippe d from its ori ginal position
on the rim. Rotate the tire so
that the valve stem is positioned
straig ht.
If the center tread depth reaches the
specified limit, if the tire has a nail or
glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall
is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately.
Tire information
This model is equipped with tube tires.
Standar d tire air pressure:
Front: 100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Rear:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
Minimum tire trea d d epth (front an d
rear):
4.0 mm (0.16 in)
1
2
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Tires age, even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasion-
ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
rubber, sometimes accompanied by
carcass deformation, is an evidence of
ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
WARNING
EWA10462
The front an
d rear tires shoul d b e of
the same make an d d esi gn, other-
wise the han dlin g characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, which
coul d lea d to an acci dent.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha.
WARNING
EWA14391
 Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Operat-
in g the motorcycle with exces-
sively worn tires decreases
ri din g sta bility an d can lead to
loss of control.
 The replacement of all wheel-
and b rake-related parts, includ-
in g the tires, shoul d b e left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
e dge an d experience. 
It is not recommen ded to patch
a puncture d tu be. If unavoi d-
a b le, however, patch the tu be
very carefully an d replace it as
soon as possi ble with a hi gh-
quality pro duct.
Front tire:
Size:
60/100-14 30M
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MAXXCROSS SI
Rear tire: Size:80/100-12 41M
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MAXXCROSS SI
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EAU48322
Spoke wheels
WARNING
EWA10611
The wheels on this mo del are not
d esi gne d for use with tu beless tires.
Do not attempt to use tu beless tires
on this mo del.
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
 The wheel rims should be
checked for cracks, bends, warp-
age or other damage and the
spokes for looseness or damage
before each ride. If any damage is
found, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the wheel. Do not attempt
even the smallest repair to the
wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
 The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
EAU65775
Adjustin g the clutch lever free
play
Measure the clutch lever free play as
shown.
Periodically check the clutch lever free
play and, if necessary, adjust it.
To increase the clutch lever free play,
turn the clutch lever free play adjuster
in direction (a). To decrease the clutch
lever free play, turn the adjuster in di-
rection (b).
TIP
If the specified clutch lever free play
cannot be obtained as described
above, proceed as follows.
1. Fully turn the adjuster in direction
(a) to loosen the clutch cable.
2. Slide the rubber cover and clutch lever free play adjuster back fur-
ther down the clutch cable, and
then loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
1. Clutch lever free play
2. Clutch lever free play adjuster
Clutch lever free play:7.0–12.0 mm (0.28–0.47 in)
2
1 (b)
(a)
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decrease the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (b).
4. Tighten the locknut at the clutch cable.
5. Slide the clutch lever free play ad- juster and rubber cover to their
original positions, making sure to
align the slot in the adjuster with
the slot in the adjusting bolt.
EAU37914
Checkin g the brake lever free
play
There should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
EWA14212
A soft or spon gy feelin g in the brake
lever can in dicate the presence of
air in the hy draulic system. If there is
air in the hy draulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer blee d the system b e-
fore operatin g the vehicle. Air in the
hy draulic system will diminish the
b rakin g performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control an d an acci-
d ent.
1. Locknut
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Clutch lever free play adjuster
4. Rubber cover
1. Slot
4
3
2
1
(b)
(a)
1
1. No brake lever free play
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7 
A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads 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 rid-
ing.
WARNING
EWA15991
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of b raking 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-
movin g. 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 b rake 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 boilin g point of
the flui d an d may result in vapor
lock.
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.
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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 dama ged cab les as soon as
possi ble to prevent unsafe con di-
tions.
[EWA10712] EAU23115
Checkin
g an d lu bricatin g the
throttle grip an d ca ble
The operation of the throttle grip
should be checked before each ride. In
addition, the cable should be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
chart.
The throttle cable is equipped with a
rubber cover. Make sure that the cover
is securely installed. Even though the
cover is installed correctly, it does not
completely protect the cable from wa-
ter entry. Therefore, use care not to
pour water directly onto the cover or
cable when washing the vehicle. If the
cable or cover becomes dirty, wipe
clean with a moist cloth.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other
suitable cable lubricant
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