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Drive Chain Cleaning and
Oiling
Clean and oil the chain as follows:
1. Wash the chain with kerosene.
Kerosene will lubricate and
clean the chain.
2. Allow the chain to dry, then
lubricate the links with Suzuki
chain lube or an equivalent
chain lubricant.
Drive Chain Adjustment
Inspect the drive chain slack
before each use of the motorcy-
cle. Place the motorcycle on the
side stand. The drive chain should
be adjusted for 20 – 30 mm (0.8 –
1.2 in) of slack, as shown.
WARNING
Kerosene can be hazardous.
Kerosene is flammable. Chil-
dren or pets may be harmed
from contact with kerosene.
Keep flames and smoking
materials away from kerosene.
Keep children and pets away
from kerosene. If swallowed,
do not induce vomiting. Call
physician immediately. Dis-
pose of used kerosene prop-
erly.
CAUTION
Cleaning the chain with gaso-
line or commercial cleaning
solvents can damage O-rings
and ruin the chain.
Clean the drive chain with kero-
sene only.
CAUTION
Some drive chain lubricants
contain solvents and additives
which could damage the “O”
rings in your chain.
Use Suzuki chain lube or an
equivalent chain lubricant that
is specifically intended for use
with “O” ring chains.
WARNING
Too much chain slack can
cause the chain to come off the
sprockets, resulting in an acci-
dent or serious damage to the
motorcycle.
Inspect and adjust the drive
chain slack before each use.
20 – 30 mm
(0.8 – 1.2 in)
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