Chain and Sprocket
inspection
Inspect drive chain for wear, rust,
bound links, proper lubrication and
proper tension.
If drive chain has a problem, correct
or replace. Contact a service center
for chain replacement.
A worn drive chain could also mean
the sprockets may be worn. Look
for the following on sprockets (1):
Worn teeth,broken or damaged
teeth, loose sprocket mounting nuts.
If sprockets show signs of wear,
contact a service center for
replacement.
Chain Tension
Check tension of drive chain (2) ,
chain tension slack should be
0.2 - 0.5in (5 - 13mm)
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Adjustment
1. Loosen nuts (3) on bottom of
engine mounting plate.
3. Once the chain is at the correct
tension re-tighten nut (3).
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Lubricating the chain before each
ride will help to ensure maximum
life of the chain and sprockets.
Instructions for
cleaning and chain
lubrication:
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Checking chain tension while
the engine is running can cause
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1. Clean chain with a chain cleaner
or a cleaning lubricant such as
WD40.
2. Lubricate chain with chain lube.
5 - 12mm
(0.2 - 0.5in)
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2. Adjust chain tension by pulling
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engine backward (tightening) or
forward
(loosening)
chain tension
nuts (4)
.
Bottom
4. Re-check chain tension.
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