2-40 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
General Lubrication
Lubrication
•
Before lubricating each part, clean off any rusty spots with
rust remover and wipe off any grease, oil, dirt, or grime.
•
Lubricate the points listed below with indicated lubricant.
NOTE
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Whenever the vehicle has been operated under
wet or rainy conditions, or especially after using a
high-pressure spray water, perform the general lubri-
cation.
Cables: Lubricate with Cable Lubricant
Brake Cables
Throttle Cable
Choke Cables
Variable Differential Control Cable
•
Lubricate the cables by seeping the oil between the cable
and housing.
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The cable may be lubricated by using a pressure cable
luber with an aerosol cable lubricant.
•
With the cable disconnected at the both ends, the cable
should move freely [A] within the cable housing.
If cable movement is not free after lubricating, if the cable
is frayed [B], or if the cable housing is kinked [C], replace
the cable.
Points: Lubricate with Grease.
Throttle Inner Cable Ends [A]
Choke Cable Lower End
Brake C able Ends
Variable Differential Control Cable Ends
