Zero DS 2012, Owner'S Manual

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Drive Chain (Optional)
Cleaning The Drive Chain
CAUTION:
•
Wear safety glasses when cleaning the chain to
prevent eye injuries.
•
Never have the motor spinning the wheel. Turn
the wheel only by hand. Failure to do so could
result in serious personal injury.
•
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
personal injury.
•
Do not allow any of the 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 personal injury.
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.
Lubricating The Drive Chain
CAUTION:
•
Wear safety glasses when lubricating the chain to
prevent eye injuries.
•
Never have the motor spinning the wheel. Turn
the wheel only by hand. Failure to do so could
result in serious personal injury.
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.