Drive Chain Guide, Buffer, Control Roller; Drive Chain Guide; Drive Chain Guide Buffer; Drive Chain Control Roller - Suzuki RM 250 2003 Owner's Service Manual

2-18 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
DRIVE CHAIN GUIDE, BUFFER,
CONTROL ROLLER

DRIVE CHAIN GUIDE

Inspect the drive chain guide 1 for bends and damage.
NOTE:
The drive chain can hit a bent guide causing noise and drive
chain wear.
Inspect the chain guide defense 2 for wear.

DRIVE CHAIN GUIDE BUFFER

Inspect the drive chain guide buffer 3 for wear and cracks.
NOTE:
The drive chain can touch the swingarm directly if the chain
guide buffer is worn out. This will cause drive chain and swing-
arm damage.

DRIVE CHAIN CONTROL ROLLER

• Inspect the drive chain control rollers 4 for wear.
• Inspect the drive chain control roller bolts for tightness.
$ Drive chain control roller bolt:

BRAKES

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

Inspect the brake fluid level in both front and rear reservoirs. If
the brake fluid level is lower than LOWER mark, replenish the
reservoir with the specified brake fluid to the UPPER level.
Inspect brake pad wear and brake fluid leakage if the brake fluid
level decreases.
( Brake fluid: DOT 4
Brake fluid can be hazardous to humans and pets.
Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if swallowed, and harm-
ful if it comes in contact with your skin or eyes.
Keep brake fluid away from children. Call your doctor
immediately if brake fluid is swallowed, and induce
vomiting. Flush eyes or skin with water if brake fluid
gets in eyes or comes in contact with skin.
31 N·m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.5 lb-ft)
% WARNING