Checking And Lubricating The Cables; Checking And Lubricating The Throttle Grip And Cable - Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Checking and lubricating the
cables
Cabl e s, checki n g and l u br i c at i n g
The operation of all control cables
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and the condition of the cables
should be checked before each ride,
and the cables and cable ends
should be lubricated if necessary. If a
cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check or replace it.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Damage to the outer sheath may
interfere with proper cable opera-
tion and will cause the inner cable
to rust. Replace a damaged cable
as soon as possible to prevent
unsafe conditions.
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Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable
Thr o t t l e gr i p and cabl e , checki n g and l u br i c at i n g
The operation of the throttle grip
should be checked before each ride.
In addition, the cable should be lubri-
cated or replaced at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
chart.
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