2-24 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
CLEANING AND LUBRICATING
• Clean the drive chain with kerosine. If the drive chain tends to
rust quickly, the intervals must be shortened.
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• After washing and drying the chain, oil it with a heavyweight
motor oil.
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SUSPENSIONS
• Support the vehicle with a jack or wooden blocks.
• Remove the front and rear wheels. (#6-10)
• Inspect the suspension arm, bearing and bushing for
scratches, wear, or damage. If any damages are found,
replace the suspension arm, bearing or bushing with a new
one. (#6-70)
• Inspect the swinging arm, rear axle and bearing for scratches,
wear or damage. If any damages are found, replace them with
a new one. (#6-71 and 6-81)
• Inspect the front and rear shock absorbers for oil leakage or
damage. If any damages are found, replace them with a new
one. (#6-30 and 6-64)
Do not use trichloroethylene, gasoline or any similar
solvent. These fluids have too great a dissolving
power for this chain and they can damage the O-rings.
Use only kerosine to clean the drive chain.
* Do not use any oil sold commercially as “drive chain
oil”. Such oil can damage the O-rings.
* The standard drive chain is a RK 520KZO SUZUKI
recommends to use this standard drive chain as a
replacement.
Inspect every 6 months.
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