Yamaha 1998 FZS600 5DM1-AE1, Service Manual

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ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK /LUBRICATING THE
DRIVE CHAIN /CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD
CHK
ADJ
NOTE:
c. Tighten the wheel axle nut to specifica-
tion.
Wheel axle nut
117 Nm (11.7 m kg)
Locknut
16 Nm (1.6 m kg)
EB304100
LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN
The drive chain consists of many interacting
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained proper-
ly, it will wear out rapidly.
Therefore, the drive chain should be serviced,
especially when the motorcycle is used in dusty
areas. This motorcycle has a drive chain with
small rubber O-rings between each side plate.
Steam cleaning, high-pressure washing, certain
solvents, and the use of a coarse brush can
damage these O-rings. Therefore, use only ker-
osine to clean the drive chain. Wipe the drive
chain dry and thoroughly lubricate it with engine
oil or chain lubricant that is suitable for O-ring
chains. Do not use any other lubricants on the
drive chain since they may contain solvents that
could damage the O-rings.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or chain lubricant suitable
for O-ring chains
EB304130
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
STEERING HEAD
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so
that the front wheel is elevated.
2. Check:
steering head
Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs and
gently rock the front fork.
Looseness or binding
Adjust the steer-
ing head.
3. Remove:
handlebar
upper bracket