Cleaning And Lubricating The Drive Chain; Checking And Lubricating The Cables - Yamaha YFZ 50 Owner's Manual

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Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
chart, otherwise it will quickly wear out, especially
when riding in dusty or wet areas. Service the
drive chain as follows.
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NOTICE
The drive chain must be lubricated after wash-
ing the ATV or riding in the rain or wet areas.
1. Remove all dirt and mud from the drive chain
with a brush or cloth.
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For a thorough cleaning, have a Yamaha dealer re-
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move the drive chain and soak it in solvent.
2. Spray Yamaha chain lubricant or other suit-
able chain lubricant on the entire chain, mak-
ing sure that all side plates and rollers have
been sufficiently oiled.
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Checking and lubricating the cables

The operation and the condition of all control ca-
bles should be checked before each ride, and the
cables and cable ends should be lubricated if nec-
essary. If a cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace
it.
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable
cable lubricant
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WARNING
 Inspect cables frequently and replace if
damaged. Corrosion can result when the ca-
ble sheaths become damaged, and cables
can also become frayed or kinked, which
could restrict the operation of controls and
lead to an accident or injury.
 Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are frozen or
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