Checking And Lubricating The Cables; Checking And Lubricating The Throttle Grip And Cable - Yamaha Star 2009 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
3. Note the position of the drive belt
with a force of 45 N (4.5 kgf, 10 lbf)
applied to the belt with a belt ten-
sion gauge as shown.
TIP
A belt tension gauge is available at a
Yamaha dealer.
1
6
1. Belt tension gauge
4. Calculate the drive belt slack by
subtracting the measurement not-
ed in step 2 from the measurement
noted in step 3.
Drive belt slack:
3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
5. If the drive belt slack is incorrect,
have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
Checking and lubricating the
cables
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING! Damage to the outer
sheath may interfere with proper ca-
ble operation and will cause the in-
ner cable to rust.
damaged cable as soon as possible
to prevent unsafe conditions.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
6-19
EAU23101
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable
The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addi-
tion, the cable should be lubricated by a
Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance chart.
Replace a
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EAU23112