Yamaha MTN690-U - Lubricating the swingarm pivots; Checking the front fork

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Lu
bricating the swingarm
pivots
The swingarm p
ivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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Ch
ecking the front fork
The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface
and hold it in an upright position.
WARNING! To avoid injury, se-
curely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
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NOTICE
If any damage is found or the front
fork
does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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