Checking And Lubricating The Cables; Checking And Lubricating The Brake And Clutch Levers - Yamaha RAPTOR 700R Owner's Manual

small soft brush.
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CAUTION:
To prevent damaging the O-rings, do not clean
the drive chain with steam cleaners, high-pres-
sure washers or inappropriate solvents.
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a
special O-ring chain lubricant.
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CAUTION:
Do not use engine oil or any other lubricants
for the drive chain, as they may contain sub-
stances that could damage the O-rings.
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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:
Engine oil
EWB02120
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Damaged control cables.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Corrosion can result when the cable sheaths
become damaged, and cables can also be-
come frayed or kinked, which could restrict
the operation of controls and lead to an acci-
dent or injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Inspect cables frequently. Replace damaged
cables.
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Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers
The operation of the brake and clutch levers
should be checked before each ride, and the lever
pivots should be lubricated if necessary.
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