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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE WHEELS/
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE CABLES
CHECKING THE WHEELS
1. Check:
• wheels
1
Damage/bends
→
Replace.
NOTE:
Always balance the wheel when a tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced.
WARNING
• Never attempt even small repairs to the
wheel.
• Ride conservatively after installing a tire
to allow it to seat itself properly on the
rim.
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
WARNING
A damaged cable sheath may cause corro-
sion and interfere with the cable move-
ment. An unsafe condition may result so
replace a damaged cable as soon as possi-
ble.
1. Check:
• cable sheath
Damage
→
Replace.
2. Check:
• cable operation
Unsmooth operation
→
Lubricate or
replace.
NOTE:
Hold the cable end up and apply several drops
of lubricant to the cable.
3. Apply:
• lithium-soap-based grease
(onto end of the cable)
Recommended lubricant
Yamaha chain and cable lube or
engine oil
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