Zero FXS 2019, Owner'S Manual

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General Maintenance
6.21
Lubricating The Drive Chain
WARNING!
Wear safety glasses when lubricating the
chain to prevent eye injuries.
WARNING! Never have the motor spinning the wheel.
Turn the wheel only by hand. Failure to do so could result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING! Never place your hand 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.
WARNING! Do not allow any of the lubricant to get on the
brake rotors or brake pads. If the brake rotors or brake
pads are contaminated with lubricant, it will impair the
motorcycle’s ability to stop. This could result in serious
personal injury.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the chain
lubricant you are using; below are the general guidelines.
Do not allow any of the lubricant to get on the brake rotor.
To lubricate the drive chain:
1. Turn the wheel backwards slowly and spray the inside
of the chain on the inside of the links.
2. Turn the wheel backwards slowly and spray the outside
of the chain on the outside of the links.
3. Let the motorcycle stand for 30 minutes to allow the
lubricant to penetrate the link rollers.
Checking The Drive Chain
1. Remove the key from the key switch.
2. Using a ruler, grasp the chain halfway between the front
and rear sprockets.
3. The chain should move 0.63 in (16 mm) in either
direction, so 1.25 in (32 mm) of total free play.
4. If the chain’s free play is not within specifications it will
need to be adjusted (see the next page).
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