Cleaning And Lubricating The Drive Chain - Yamaha FZ6-N Owner's Manual

NOTE:
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both adjusting nuts are in the same po-
sition for proper wheel alignment.
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Locknut
4. Alignment marks
CAUTION:
Improper drive chain slack will over-
load the engine as well as other vital
parts of the motorcycle and can lead
to chain slippage or breakage. To
prevent this from occurring, keep
the drive chain slack within the
specified limits.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
3. Tighten the locknuts, and then
tighten the axle nut to the specified
torque.
Tightening torques:
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
Axle nut:
120 Nm (12.0 m·kgf, 85 ft·lbf)
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Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
CAUTION:
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle and
riding in the rain.
1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
CAUTION:
To prevent damaging the O-rings, do
not clean the drive chain with steam
cleaners, high-pressure washers or
inappropriate solvents.
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
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sene and a small soft brush.
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant.
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