2002 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Owners Manual - Page 64

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU03006 ECA00052 EAU03297 Lubricating the drive chain The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart, otherwise it will quickly wear out, especially when riding in dusty or wet areas. Service the drive chain as follows. EC000097 CAUTION: Do not use engine oil or any other lubricants for the drive chain, as they may contain substances that could damage the O-rings. @ @ Checking and lubricating the cables The operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride, and the cables and cable ends should be lubricated if necessary. If a cable is damaged or does not move smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it. Recommended lubricant: Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or engine oil SAE 10W-30 (API SE) EW000111 CAUTION: The drive chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain. @ @ 1. Clean the drive chain with kerosene and a small soft brush. ECA00053 6 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 chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant. 6-25 WARNING Damage to the outer housing of cables may result in internal rusting and cause interference with cable movement. Replace damaged cables as soon as possible to prevent unsafe conditions. @ @

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-25
6
EAU03006
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.
EC000097
CAUTION:
@
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle or
riding in the rain.
@
1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
sene and a small soft brush.
ECA00053
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
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant.
ECA00052
CAUTION:
@
Do not use engine oil or any other
lubricants for the drive chain, as
they may contain substances that
could damage the O-rings.
@
EAU03297
Checking and lubricating the
cables
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
EW000111
WARNING
@
Damage to the outer housing of ca-
bles may result in internal rusting
and cause interference with cable
movement. Replace damaged ca-
bles as soon as possible to prevent
unsafe conditions.
@
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube
or engine oil SAE 10W-30
(API SE)