Yamaha FAZER FZ1-S Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-2465. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,adjust it as follows.EAU34315To adjust the drive chain slack1. Loosen the axle nut and the lock-nut on each side of the swingarm.2. To tighten the drive chain, turn thedrive chain slack adjusting bolt oneach side of the swingarm in direc-tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,turn the adjusting bolt on each sideof the swingarm in direction (b),and then push the rear wheel for-ward. NOTICE: Improper drivechain slack will overload the en-gine as well as other vital partsof the motorcycle and can leadto chain slippage or breakage.To prevent this from occurring,keep the drive chain slack with-in the specified limits. [ECA10571]TIPUsing the alignment marks on eachside of the swingarm, make sure thatboth drive chain pullers are in the sameposition for proper wheel alignment.3. Tighten the axle nut, then the lock-nuts to their specified torques.EAU23025Cleaning and lubricating thedrive chainThe drive chain must be cleaned andlubricated at the intervals specified inthe periodic maintenance and lubrica-tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wearout, especially when riding in dusty orwet areas. Service the drive chain asfollows.NOTICEECA10583The drive chain must be lubricatedafter washing the motorcycle, ridingin the rain or riding in wet areas.1. Clean the drive chain with kero-sene and a small soft brush.NOTICE: To prevent damagingthe O-rings, do not clean thedrive chain with steam cleaners,high-pressure washers or inap-propriate solvents. [ECA11121]2. Wipe the drive chain dry.3. Thoroughly lubricate the drivechain with a special O-ring chainlubricant. NOTICE: Do not useengine oil or any other lubri-cants for the drive chain, as theyDrive chain slack:20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in)1. Axle nut2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt3. Locknut4. Drive chain puller5. Alignment marksTightening torques:Axle nut:150 Nm (15.0 m·kgf, 110 ft·lbf)Locknut:16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)1452 3 (a)(b)