Cleaning And Lubricating The Drive Chain; Checking And Lubricating The Cables - Yamaha TDM900 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
1 lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
2
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
3
follows.
CAUTION:
4
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle and
5
riding in the rain.
1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
6
sene and a small soft brush.
7 CAUTION:
To prevent damaging the O-rings, do
not clean the drive chain with steam
8
cleaners, high-pressure washers or
inappropriate solvents.
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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 lu-
bricants for the drive chain, as they
may contain substances that could
damage the O-rings.
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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.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
WARNING
Damage to the outer sheath may in-
terfere with proper cable operation
and will cause the inner cable to
rust. Replace a damaged cable as
soon as possible to prevent unsafe
conditions.
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