Checking The Wheels; Checking The Chassis Fasteners; Checking And Lubricating The Cables - Yamaha YZ250 2021 Owner's Manual

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G089060
Spoke nipple wrench (6–7)
90890-01521
Spoke nipple wrench (6–7)
YM-01521
Nipple (spoke)
2.5 N·m (0.25 kgf·m, 1.8 lb·ft)
TIP
• Do not give a half turn (180) or more for one
tightening.
• Make sure that tightening after a break-in is
done until the initial looseness in nipples disap-
pears.
• Make sure that tightening is done in stages, not
at a time.
EAM30245

CHECKING THE WHEELS

1. Check:
• Wheel
Damage/out-of-round  Replace.
EWA13260
WARNING
Never attempt to make any repairs to the
wheel.
TIP
After replacing a tire or a wheel, always balance
the wheel.
EAM30253

CHECKING THE CHASSIS FASTENERS

Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
Refer to "CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES"
on page 2-10.
EAM30248
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
EWA13270
WARNING
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable to
corrode and interfere with its movement. Re-
place damaged outer cable and inner cables
as soon as possible.
1. Check:
• Outer cable
Damage  Replace.
2. Check:
• Cable operation
Rough movement  Lubricate.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable lu-
bricant
TIP
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few drops
of lubricant into the cable sheath or use a suit-
able lubricating device.
EAM30483
LUBRICATING THE BRAKE LEVER
1. Lubricate the pivoting points and metal-to-
metal moving parts of the following parts.
• Brake lever
Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease
EAM30503
LUBRICATING THE CLUTCH LEVER
1. Lubricate the pivoting points and metal-to-
metal moving parts of the following parts.
• Clutch lever
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAM30250
LUBRICATING THE PEDAL
1. Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-met-
al moving parts of the pedal.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAM30504
CHECKING THE SIDESTAND (for YZ250X)
1. Check:
• Sidestand operation
Check that the sidestand moves smoothly.
Rough movement  Repair or replace.
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CHASSIS