2009 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 250 Owners Manual - Page 122

2009 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 250 Manual

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TIP When tightening the locknut, hold the clutch adjusting screw with a screwdriver so that it does not turn together with the locknut. 5. Install the footboard. EBU24890 Checking and lubricating the cables The operation and the condition of all control 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. 8 Recommended lubricant: Engine oil EWB02120 WHAT CAN HAPPEN Corrosion can result when the cable sheaths become damaged, and cables can also become frayed or kinked, which could restrict the operation of controls and lead to an accident or injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Inspect cables frequently. Replace damaged cables. EBU28711 Checking and lubricating the front and rear brake levers The operation of the front and rear brake levers should be checked before each ride, and the lever pivots should be lubricated if necessary. Recommended lubricants: Front brake lever: Silicone grease Rear brake lever: Lithium-soap-based grease WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Damaged control cables. 8-35

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TIP
When tightening the locknut, hold the clutch ad-
justing screw with a screwdriver so that it does not
turn together with the locknut.
5.
Install the footboard.
EBU24890
Checking and lubricating the cables
The operation and the condition of all control ca-
bles should be checked before each ride, and the
cables and cable ends should be lubricated if nec-
essary. If a cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace
it.
WARNING
EWB02120
EBU28711
Checking and lubricating the front and
rear brake levers
The operation of the front and rear brake levers
should be checked before each ride, and the lever
pivots should be lubricated if necessary.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Damaged control cables.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Corrosion can result when the cable sheaths
become damaged, and cables can also be-
come frayed or kinked, which could restrict
the operation of controls and lead to an acci-
dent or injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Inspect cables frequently. Replace damaged
cables.
Recommended lubricants:
Front brake lever:
Silicone grease
Rear brake lever:
Lithium-soap-based grease