Lubricating The Drive Chain; Checking And Lubricating The Cables - Yamaha YFM35RW Owner's Manual

Tightening torques:
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
Axle holding nut (upper):
120 Nm (12.0 m·kgf, 85 ft·lbf)
Axle holding nut (lower):
73 Nm (7.3 m·kgf, 53 ft·lbf)
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Lubricating the drive chain

The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or wet areas.
Service the drive chain as follows.
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1. O-ring
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CAUTION:
The drive chain must be lubricated after wash-
ing the ATV or riding in the rain.
1. Clean the drive chain with kerosene and a
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-
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