Lubricating The Drive Chain - Yamaha YFM25RY Owner's Manual

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NOTICE
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Improper drive chain slack will overload the en-
gine as well as other vital parts of the ATV and
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can lead to drive chain slippage or breakage.
To prevent this from occurring, keep the drive
3
chain slack within the specified limits.
6. Pull the rod out, and then tighten the rear axle
4
pinch bolts to the specified torque in the order
5
shown.
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7
8
9
10
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Tightening torque:
Rear axle pinch bolt:
21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15.2 ft·lbf)
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
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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.
1. O-rings
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NOTICE
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
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