2004 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Owners Manual - Page 59

2004 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR Tightening torque: Axle nut: 104 Nm (10.4 m·kgf, 75 ft·lbf) 7. Adjust the brake pedal free play. (See page 6-19.) EWA10660 EAU23020 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. ECA10580 WARNING After adjusting the brake pedal free play, check the operation of the brake light. 6. Insert a new cotter pin into the axle nut, and then bend its ends as shown. 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. 1. Cotter pin ECA11120 6 CAUTION: NOTE: Make sure that two notches in the axle nut are aligned with the hole through the wheel axle, otherwise further tighten the axle nut until they are. EWA10700 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. WARNING Always use a new cotter pin for the axle nut. 6-24

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-24
6
6.
Insert a new cotter pin into the axle
nut, and then bend its ends as
shown.
NOTE:
Make sure that two notches in the axle
nut are aligned with the hole through
the wheel axle, otherwise further tight-
en the axle nut until they are.
WARNING
EWA10700
Always use a new cotter pin for the
axle nut.
7. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-19.)
WARNING
EWA10660
After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of the
brake light.
EAU23020
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:
ECA10580
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.
CAUTION:
ECA11120
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.
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
104 Nm (10.4 m·kgf, 75 ft·lbf)
1.
Cotter pin