Cleaning And Lubricating The Drive Chain - Yamaha R15 2022 Service Manual

9. Install:
• Drive chain sprocket cover
TIP
Be sure not to pinch the gear position switch
lead when installing the drive sprocket cover.
10.Adjust:
• Drive chain slack
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN
SLACK" on page 3-21.
Drive chain slack
30.0–40.0 mm (1.18–1.57 in)
ECA13550
A drive chain that is too tight will overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one that
is too loose can skip and damage the swing-
arm or cause an accident. Therefore, keep
the drive chain slack within the specified lim-
its.
CLEANING AND LUBRICATING THE DRIVE
CHAIN
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a maintenance stand so
that the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Clean:
• Drive chain
a. Remove all deposits of dust, soil, mud, oil
etc. during washing and dry it with air
blow. Spray the chain cleaning solvent
and wait 5 minutes to remove grease de-
position.
CHAIN DRIVE
TIP
• Shake the cleaner well before use.
• During washing of vehicle, never use kero-
sene, petrol or any other solvent for cleaning.
b. Wipe the drive chain with a clean cloth.
This motorcycle has a drive chain with
small rubber O-rings "1" between the drive
chain side plates. Never use high-pressure
water or air, steam, gasoline, certain sol-
vents (e.g., benzine), or a coarse brush to
clean the drive chain. High-pressure meth-
ods could force dirt or water into the drive
chain's internals, and solvents will deterio-
rate the O-rings. A coarse brush can also
damage the O-rings. Therefore, use only
chain cleaning solvent to clean the drive
chain.
3. Lubricate:
• Drive chain
Recommended cleaner
Yamalube chain cleaner
Recommended lube
Yamalube chain lube
a. Spray the lubricant inside the chain be-
tween inner/outer plates roller and bushes
as shown in illustration.
b. After spraying wait for 15 minutes.
c. Wipe the drive chain with a clean cloth.
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