8-308CAUTION:ECB00560The drive chain must be lubricated after wash-ing the ATV or riding in the rain.1. Clean the drive chain with kerosene and asmall soft brush.CAUTION:ECB00570To prevent damaging the O-rings, do not cleanthe drive chain with steam cleaners, high-pres-sure washers or inappropriate solvents.2. Wipe the drive chain dry.3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with aspecial O-ring chain lubricant.CAUTION:ECB00580Do not use engine oil or any other lubricantsfor the drive chain, as they may contain sub-stances that could damage the O-rings.EBU24900Checking and lubricating the cablesThe operation and the condition of all control ca-bles should be checked before each ride, and thecables and cable ends should be lubricated if nec-essary. If a cable is damaged or does not movesmoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replaceit.WARNINGEWB02130Inspect cables frequently and replace if dam-aged. Corrosion can result when the cablesheaths become damaged, and cables canalso become frayed or kinked, which could re-strict the operation of controls and lead to anaccident or injury.EBU24920Checking and lubricating the brake andclutch leversThe operation of the brake and clutch leversshould be checked before each ride, and the leverpivots should be lubricated if necessary.Recommended lubricant:Engine oilRecommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease (all-purposegrease)