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EAU1722A PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU23093 EAU23113 EAU43631 Checking and lubricating the Checking and lubricating the Lubricating the front and rear cables throttle grip and cable brake levers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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. 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.[EWA10711] Recommended lubricant: Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or engine oil The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride. In addition, the cable should be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart. The throttle cable is equipped with a rubber boot. Make sure that the boot is securely installed. Even though the boot is installed correctly, it does not completely protect the cable from water entry. Therefore, use care not to pour water directly onto the boot or cable when washing the vehicle. If the cable or boot becomes dirty, wipe clean with a moist cloth. The pivoting points of the front and rear brake levers must be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease 6-19

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EAU1722A
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
EAU23093
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 re-
place it.
WARNING! Damage to the
outer housing of cables may result
in internal rusting and cause in-
terference with cable movement.
Replace damaged cables as soon
as possible to prevent unsafe
conditions.
[
EWA10711]
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or
engine oil
EAU23113
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable
The operation of the throttle grip
should be checked before each ride.
In addition, the cable should be lubri-
cated by a Yamaha dealer at the inter-
vals specifi ed in the periodic mainte-
nance chart.
The throttle cable is equipped with a
rubber boot. Make sure that the boot
is securely installed. Even though
the boot is installed correctly, it does
not completely protect the cable from
water entry. Therefore, use care not
to pour water directly onto the boot
or cable when washing the vehicle. If
the cable or boot becomes dirty, wipe
clean with a moist cloth.
EAU43631
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers
The pivoting points of the front and
rear brake levers must be lubricated at
the intervals specifi ed in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease