Lubricating The Drive Chain - Yamaha FZS600'98 Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK/LUBRICATING THE
DRIVE CHAIN/CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD
c. Tighten the wheel axle nut to specifica-
tion.
Wheel axle nut
117 Nm (11.7 mSkg)
Locknut
16 Nm (1.6 mSkg)
EB304100

LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN

The drive chain consists of many interacting
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained proper-
ly, it will wear out rapidly.
Therefore, the drive chain should be serviced,
especially when the motorcycle is used in dusty
areas. This motorcycle has a drive chain with
small rubber O-rings between each side plate.
Steam cleaning, high-pressure washing, certain
solvents, and the use of a coarse brush can
damage these O-rings. Therefore, use only ker-
osine to clean the drive chain. Wipe the drive
chain dry and thoroughly lubricate it with engine
oil or chain lubricant that is suitable for O-ring
chains. Do not use any other lubricants on the
drive chain since they may contain solvents that
could damage the O-rings.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or chain lubricant suitable
for O-ring chains
EB304130
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
STEERING HEAD
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so
that the front wheel is elevated.
2. Check:
S steering head
Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs and
gently rock the front fork.
Looseness or binding ! Adjust the steer-
ing head.
3. Remove:
S handlebar
S upper bracket
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