2008 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 172

2008 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4 Manual

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170 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT General Lubrication Lubricate the points shown below, with either motor oil or regular grease, in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart or whenever the vehicle has been operated under wet or rainy conditions, and especially after using a high-pressure spray washer. Before lubricating each part, clean off any rusty spots with rust remover and wipe off any grease, oil, dirt, or grime. żAfter connecting the cables, adjust them. NOTE j żA few drops of oil are effective in keeping bolts and nuts from rusting and sticking. This makes removal easier. Badly rusted nuts, bolts, etc., should be replaced with new ones. żBrake Lever żBrake Cable Joint żDifferential Control Lever żBrake Pedal Apply grease to the following points: żThrottle Inner Cable Upper End żDifferential Control Cable Lower End Apply motor oil to the following pivots: NOTE Lubricate the following cables with a pressure cable luber żRear Brake Inner Cable żThrottle Inner Cable żDifferential Control Cable

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170
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
General Lubrication
Lubricate the points shown below, with either mo-
tor oil or regular grease, in accordance with the Peri-
odic Maintenance Chart or whenever the vehicle has
been operated under wet or rainy conditions, and es-
pecially after using a high-pressure spray washer.
Before lubricating each part, clean off any rusty
spots with rust remover and wipe off any grease, oil,
dirt, or grime.
NOTE
ż
A few drops of oil are effective in keeping bolts
and nuts from rusting and sticking. This makes re-
moval easier. Badly rusted nuts, bolts, etc., should
be replaced with new ones.
Apply motor oil to the following pivots:
ż
Brake Lever
ż
Brake Cable Joint
ż
Differential Control Lever
ż
Brake Pedal
Apply grease to the following points:
ż
Throttle Inner Cable Upper End
ż
Differential Control Cable Lower End
Lubricate the following cables with a pressure
cable luber
ż
Rear Brake Inner Cable
ż
Throttle Inner Cable
ż
Differential Control Cable
NOTE
ż
After connecting the cables, adjust them.