Checking And Lubricating The Cables; Checking And Lubricating The Throttle Grip And Cable - Yamaha TDM900 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
CAUTION:
Do not use engine oil or any other lu-
bricants for the drive chain, as they
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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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Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable
The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addi-
tion, the cable should be lubricated or
replaced at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.
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