Yamaha YFM700RV 2009 Service Manual page 352

SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN
2. Check:
3. Clean:
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a. Wipe the drive chain with a clean cloth.
b. Put the drive chain in kerosene and remove
c. Remove the drive chain from the kerosene
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This vehicle has a drive chain with small
rubber O-rings 1 between the drive chain
side plates. Never use high-pressure water
or air, steam, gasoline, certain solvents
(e.g., benzine), or a coarse brush to clean
the drive chain. High-pressure methods
could force dirt or water into the drive
chain's internal parts, and solvents will
deteriorate the O-rings. A coarse brush can
also damage the O-rings. Therefore, use
only kerosene to clean the drive chain.
Don't soak the drive chain in kerosene for
more than ten minutes. Kerosene will dam-
age the O-rings.
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4. Check:
5. Lubricate:
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• drive chain
Stiffness → Clean and lubricate or replace.
• drive chain
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any remaining dirt.
and completely dry it.
CAUTION:
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• O-rings 1
Damage → Replace the drive chain.
• drive chain rollers 2
Damage/wear → Replace the drive chain.
• drive chain side plates 3
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace the drive
chain.
• drive chain
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or chain lubricant
suitable for O-ring chains
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