Yamaha YZ85G, Owner'S Manual

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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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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
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Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possi b ility
of an acci d ent or equipment d ama g e. Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d
any pro b lem. If a pro b lem cannot b e correcte d b y the proce d ures provi d e d
in this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha d ealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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
Transmission oil
• 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 b rake
• 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 b rake
• 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.
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