2012 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 90
2012 Kawasaki KX250F Manual
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88 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Sprocket Wear Inspection j • Chain Lubrication Lubrication of the drive chain is necessary after riding in the rain or mud, or any time the chain appears dry. A heavy oil such as SAE90 is preferred to a lighter oil because it will stay on the chain longer and provide better lubrication. Apply oil to the side of the rollers so that it will penetrate to the rollers and bushings. Wipe off any excess oil. Visually inspect the sprocket teeth and replace the sprocket if its teeth are worn or damaged. Sprocket Teeth Wear • • A. Good Teeth B. Worn Teeth C. Damaged Teeth NOTE żSprocket wear is exaggerated in the illustration.
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88
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
Sprocket Wear Inspection
•
Visually inspect the sprocket teeth and replace the
sprocket if its teeth are worn or damaged.
Sprocket Teeth Wear
A. Good Teeth
B. Worn Teeth
C. Damaged Teeth
NOTE
°
Sprocket wear is exaggerated in the illustration.
Chain Lubrication
Lubrication of the drive chain is necessary after rid-
ing in the rain or mud, or any time the chain appears
dry.
A heavy oil such as SAE90 is preferred to a
lighter oil because it will stay on the chain longer and
provide better lubrication.
•
Apply oil to the side of the rollers so that it will
penetrate to the rollers and bushings.
•
Wipe off any excess oil.