Yamaha TT250RX 2007, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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4. 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.
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Cleaning and 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:
ECA10581
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle and
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.
CAUTION:
ECA11110
Do not use engine oil or any other lu-
bricants for the drive chain, as they
may contain substances that could
damage the O-rings.
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
105 Nm (10.5 m·kgf, 76 ft·lbf)
1. Cotter pin
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