Yamaha YZ85M 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment
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EAU22583
Checkin g the b rake flui d level
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the res-
ervoir in an upright position. Replenish
the brake fluid if necessary.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may d ama g e painte d
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille
d flui d imme d iately.
Front b rake
Rear b rake
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down.

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 rakin g a b ility. O b serve
these precautions:

Insufficient b rake flui d may al-
low air to enter the b rake sys-
tem, re d ucin g b rakin g
performance.

Clean the filler cap b efore 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 bb er seals
may d eteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.

Refill with the same type of
b rake flui d . A dd in 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 b rake flui d reservoir
when refillin g . Water will si g nifi-
cantly lower the b oilin g point of
the flui d an d may result in vapor
lock.
Specifie d b rake flui d :
DOT 4
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
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