Yamaha YZ85M 2021, Owner'S Manual

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For your safety – pre-operation checks
5-2
5
Drive chain
• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.
7-21,
7-23
Drive sprocket
• Check the drive sprocket nut torque.
• Tighten if necessary.
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Wheels an d tires
• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
• Check for loose spokes and tighten if necessary.
7-14,
7-16
Shift pe d al
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check the shift pedal bolt torque.
• Correct if necessary.
7-18
Brake pe d al
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary.
7-25
Brake an d clutch le-
vers
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
7-24
Steerin g
• Check that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and
has no excessive play.
7-27
Front fork an d rear
shock a b sor b er as-
sem b ly
• Check that they operate smoothly and there is no oil
leakage.
4-9,
4-11,
4-12,
7-26
Chassis fasteners
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.
• Check all cotter pins for damage and correct install-
ment.
• Tighten or replace if necessary.
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Movin g parts an d ca-
b les
• Check the control cables for damage.
• Check that the control cables move smoothly.
• Check that the control cables are not caught when the
handlebars are turned or when the front forks travel up
and down.
• Lubricate moving parts and cables if necessary.
7-23,
7-24,
7-26,
7-25
Exhaust system
• Check that the exhaust pipe and muffler are tightly
mounted and have no cracks.
• Check for leakage.
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En g ine stop switch • Check operation. 4-1
I g nition system • Check that all leads and cables are properly connected. 7-6
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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