oil filter YAMAHA YZ85 2012 Owners Manual

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 ......................................4-1
Brake lever ..................................... 4-2
Brake pedal .................................... 4-2
Fuel tank cap .................................. 4-3
Fuel ................................................ 4-3
Fuel tank breather hose ................. 4-5
Fuel cock ........................................ 4-5
Starter (choke) knob ....................... 4-6
Kickstarter ......................................4-6
Seat ................................................ 4-7
Adjusting the front fork ................... 4-7
Front fork bleeding ......................... 4-9
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ..................................... 4-9
Removable sidestand ................... 4-12 FOR YOUR SAFETY
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold engine .............................. 6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-1
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 7-2
Checking the spark plug ................ 7-8
Transmission oil ............................. 7-9
Coolant ........................................ 7-10
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 7-12
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-14
Adjusting the engine idling speed ........................................ 7-14
Adjusting the throttle grip free play ........................................... 7-15
Tires ............................................. 7-15
Spoke wheels .............................. 7-17
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ........................................... 7-17
Checking the brake lever free play ........................................... 7-18 Checking the shift pedal ............... 7-19
Checking the front and
rear brake pads ......................... 7-19
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-21
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-22
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain .......................... 7-23
Checking and lubricating the cables ................................. 7-23
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 7-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ....... 7-24
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ......................... 7-25
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 7-25
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 7-25
Checking the front fork ................. 7-26
Checking the steering .................. 7-26
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-27
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 7-27
Front wheel .................................. 7-28
Rear wheel ................................... 7-29
Troubleshooting ........................... 7-30
Troubleshooting charts ................. 7-32
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE .......................................... 8-1
Matte color caution ......................... 8-1
Care ............................................... 8-1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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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.
TIPThe sponge material should be wet but
not dripping.7. Pull the sponge material over theair filter element frame.
8. Apply all-purpose grease to the air filter element seat.
9. Insert the air filter element into the air filter case with the projection
facing upward, and then install the
wing bolt and its washer. NOTICE:
Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the air filter case. The engine
should never be operated with-
out the air filter element in-
stalled, otherwise the piston(s)
and/or cylinder(s) may become
excessively worn.
[ECA10481]
NOTICE:
Be sure to install the
washer with its curved side fac-
ing outward as shown.
[ECA16691]
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element frame
1 2
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
1. Air filter element seat
1
1. Air filter element
2. Projection
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SPECIFICATIONS
9-1
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Dimensions:Overall length:YZ85 1818 mm (71.6 in)
(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP)(FIN)
(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(ITA)(NLD)(NOR)
(POL)(PRT)(SVN)(SWE)
YZ85 1821 mm (71.7 in) (ZAF)
YZ85B 1818 mm (71.6 in)
YZ85LW 1903 mm (74.9 in)
YZ85LWB 1903 mm (74.9 in)
Overall width: 758 mm (29.8 in)
Overall height:
YZ85 1161 mm (45.7 in)
YZ85B 1161 mm (45.7 in)
YZ85LW 1205 mm (47.4 in)
YZ85LWB 1205 mm (47.4 in)
Seat height: YZ85 864 mm (34.0 in)
YZ85B 864 mm (34.0 in)
YZ85LW 904 mm (35.6 in)
YZ85LWB 904 mm (35.6 in)
Wheelbase: YZ85 1255 mm (49.4 in)
(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP)(FIN)
(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(ITA)(NLD)(NOR)
(POL)(PRT)(SVN)(SWE)
YZ85 1258 mm (49.5 in) (ZAF)
YZ85B 1255 mm (49.4 in)
YZ85LW 1286 mm (50.6 in)
YZ85LWB 1286 mm (50.6 in) Ground clearance:
YZ85 351 mm (13.82 in)
YZ85B 351 mm (13.82 in)
YZ85LW 393 mm (15.47 in)
YZ85LWB 393 mm (15.47 in)
Weight:Curb weight:
YZ85 71 kg (157 lb)
YZ85B 71 kg (157 lb)
YZ85LW 73 kg (161 lb)
YZ85LWB 73 kg (161 lb)Engine:Engine type:Liquid cooled 2-stroke
Cylinder arrangement:
Single cylinder
Displacement: 84 cm ³
Bore × stroke:
47.5 × 47.8 mm (1.87 × 1.88 in)
Compression ratio:
8.20 : 1
Starting system: Kickstarter
Lubrication system: PremixEngine oil:Type:YAMALUBE 2RTransmission oil:Type:
YAMALUBE 4 (10W-40) or SAE 10W-40
Oil change quantity: 0.50 L (0.53 US qt, 0.44 Imp.qt)
Cooling system:Radiator capacity (including all routes):0.54 L (0.57 US qt, 0.48 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity: 5.0 L (1.32 US gal, 1.10 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Type × quantity:
PWK28 x 1Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model: NGK/BR10EG
Spark plug gap:
0.5 –0.6 mm (0.020 –0.024 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:3.611 (65/18)
Final drive: Chain
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning..................... 7-12BBrake 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 ............................................. 4-2
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ..................... 7-25CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 7-23
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 7-14
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Clutch lever ............................................. 4-1
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 7-17
Coolant.................................................. 7-10DDrive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 7-23
Drive chain slack ................................... 7-22EEngine break-in ....................................... 6-3
Engine idling speed............................... 7-14
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 6-1
Engine stop button .................................. 4-1FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 7-19
Front fork, adjusting ................................ 4-7
Front fork, bleeding ................................. 4-9
Front fork, checking .............................. 7-26
Fuel ......................................................... 4-3
Fuel cock................................................. 4-5 Fuel tank breather hose.......................... 4-5
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 4-3
HHandlebar switch .................................... 4-1IIdentification numbers .......................... 10-1KKickstarter............................................... 4-6LLabels, location....................................... 1-1MMatte color, caution ................................ 8-1
Model label ........................................... 10-1PParking ................................................... 6-4
Part locations .......................................... 3-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .................................... 7-2RRear suspension, lubricating ................ 7-25SSafety information................................... 2-1
Seat ........................................................ 4-7
Shifting.................................................... 6-2
Shift pedal............................................... 4-1
Shift pedal, checking ............................ 7-19
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ...... 4-9
Sidestand.............................................. 4-12
Spark plug, checking .............................. 7-8
Specifications ......................................... 9-1
Starter (choke) knob ............................... 4-6
Starting and warming up a cold engine ........................................ 6-1
Steering, checking ................................ 7-26 Storage.................................................... 8-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 7-27
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 7-25
TThrottle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 7-24
Throttle grip free play, adjusting ............ 7-15
Tires ...................................................... 7-15
Transmission oil ...................................... 7-9
Troubleshooting .................................... 7-30
Troubleshooting charts.......................... 7-32VVehicle identification number ................ 10-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 7-27
Wheel (front) ......................................... 7-28
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 7-29
Wheels .................................................. 7-17
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