Yamaha YZ85 2021 - Page 7

Table of contents
Location of important labels............1-1
Safety information ............................2-1
Description ........................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view........................................3-2
Controls and instruments................3-3
Instrument and control functions....4-1
Handlebar switch ............................4-1
Clutch lever .....................................4-1
Shift pedal .......................................4-2
Brake lever ......................................4-2
Brake pedal .....................................4-3
Fuel tank cap...................................4-3
Fuel..................................................4-3
Fuel tank breather hose...................4-6
Fuel cock.........................................4-6
Starter (choke) knob........................4-7
Kickstarter .......................................4-7
Seat .................................................4-7
Adjusting the front fork....................4-8
Front fork bleeding ........................4-10
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly....................................4-11
Removable sidestand....................4-14
YPVS system.................................4-14
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 5-1
Operation and important riding
points................................................. 6-1
Engine break-in............................... 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine.......................................... 6-2
Starting a warm engine................... 6-3
Shifting............................................ 6-3
Parking............................................ 6-4
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment........................................ 7-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-2
Checking the spark plug................. 7-7
Transmission oil .............................. 7-8
Coolant ........................................... 7-9
Cleaning the air filter element ....... 7-11
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-13
Adjusting the engine idling
speed......................................... 7-13
Adjusting the throttle grip free
play............................................ 7-13
Tires .............................................. 7-14
Spoke wheels ............................... 7-16
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play............................................ 7-16
Checking the brake lever free
play............................................ 7-17
Checking the shift pedal ...............7-18
Checking the front and rear
brake pads.................................7-18
Checking the brake fluid level.......7-19
Changing the brake fluid ...............7-20
Drive chain slack ...........................7-20
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain .................................7-22
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................7-22
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ...............7-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers .............7-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal................................7-24
Lubricating the rear suspension....7-24
Lubricating the swingarm pivots...7-24
Checking the front fork .................7-25
Checking the steering ...................7-25
Checking the wheel bearings........7-26
Supporting the motorcycle ...........7-26
Front wheel ...................................7-26
Rear wheel ....................................7-27
Troubleshooting ............................7-29
Troubleshooting chart ...................7-30
Motorcycle care and storage ..........8-1
Matte color caution .........................8-1
Care.................................................8-1
Storage............................................8-3
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