Zero Motorcycles FX 2022, Owner'S Manual

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General Maintenance
6.20
Drive Chain (Optional)
Cleaning The Drive Chain
WARNING! Always wear safety glasses when cleaning the chain
to prevent eye injuries.
WARNING! Never place your hand or any other body part
between the chain and sprockets. Work with the chain only in
the middle between the two sprockets; failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
WARNING! Do not allow any of the drive chain cleaner to get on
the brake rotors or brake pads. If the brake rotors or brake pads
are contaminated with cleaner, it will impair the motorcycle’s
ability to stop. This could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! Never have the motor spinning the wheel during
cleaning. Turn the wheel only by hand. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury or death.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the chain cleaner you
are using; below are the general guidelines.
1. Remove the key from the key switch.
2. Set the motorcycle on a stand or lift so the rear wheel is free
to spin. While turning the wheel by HAND, spray the inside of
your entire chain with a good coating of chain cleaner and let
it sit for a few minutes.
3. Using a brush, fill the bristles with spray from the chain
cleaner. Begin gently scrubbing the chain on the top of your
swingarm using the brush.
4. Do this for the entire length of the chain. Now do the same
thing for the inside/bottom of the chain.
5. Using the brush, clean both sides of the rear sprocket. Let
this soak for 5 minutes.
6. Using a water hose, rinse the entire chain. Then, using a
clean rag, wipe any residual moisture from the chain.
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