Checking And Lubricating The Cables - Yamaha YFM250R-W Owner's Manual

1. O-rings
ECB00560
NOTICE
The drive chain must be lubricated after wash-
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ing the ATV or riding in the rain.
1. Clean the drive chain with kerosene and a
small soft brush.
ECB00570
NOTICE
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.
ECB00580
NOTICE
Do not use engine oil or any other lubricants
for the drive chain, as they may contain sub-
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stances that could damage the O-rings.
EBU24900

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
EWB02130
WARNING
Inspect cables frequently and replace if dam-
aged. Corrosion can result when the cable
sheaths become damaged, and cables can
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