Cable Maintenance - Yamaha YT175J 1982 Service Manual

CABLES AND FITTINGS
Cable maintenance
NOTE: ______________________ __
See maintenance and Lubrication Interval
Charts for additional information.
Cable maintenance is primarily concerned
with preventing deterioration through rust
and weathering; and assuring that the cable
moves freely within its housing.
Cable removal is straightforward and un-
complicated. Removal will not be discussed
within this section. For details, see the in-
dividual maintenance section for which the
cable is an integral part.
Cable routing is very important however. For
details of cable routing, see the cable routing
diagrams at the end ofthis manual.
1. Remove the cable.
2. Check for free movement of cable within
its housing. If movement is obstructed,
check for fraying or kinking of the cable
strands. If damage is evident, replace
the cable assembly.
3. To lubricate cable, hold in a vertical
position. Apply lubricant to uppermost
end of cable. Leave in a vertical position
until lubricant appears at bottom end.
Allow excess to drain and re-install.
NOTE: _____________ _
Choice of lubricant depends upon conditions
and preference. However, a semi-drying
chain and cable lubricant will probably per-
form adequately under most conditions.
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