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PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS
DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENTS
CHECKING CHAIN TENSION:
1. Make sure key is not in ignition
2. Lay bike on its side to check drive chain
3. Squeeze chain using your thumb and index finger to determine if chain is too loose or too tight. (FIG. 1)
4. Also move chain side by side to check if chain could jump of sprocket teeth.
5. Chain should not move passed sprocket teeth when moving side by side. (FIG. 2)
TIGHTEN DRIVE CHAIN:
1. Loosen the rear axle nuts (counter clockwise)
2. Tighten the chain adjustment eye bolts (clockwise) evenly so that the rear wheel doesn't become
misaligned.
3. Once the proper drive chain tension has been achieved, tighten the axle nuts (clockwise).
CHAIN MUST HAVE NO LESS THAN AND NO MORE THAN A 1/4" OF MOVEMENT.
IF CHAIN IS TOO TIGHT, IT CAN BREAK AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
LOOSEN DRIVE CHAIN:
1. Loosen the rear axle nuts (counter clockwise).
2. Loosen the chain adjustment eye bolts (counter clockwise) evenly so that the rear wheel doesn't
become misaligned.
3. Once the proper drive chain tension has been achieved, tighten the axle nuts (clockwise).
CHAIN MUST HAVE NO LESS THAN AND NO MORE THAN A 1/4" OF MOVEMENT.
IF CHAIN IS TOO LOOSE, IT CAN JUMP OFF OR BREAK FROM THE DRIVE TRAIN AND CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY
The chain should be cleaned and lubricated with bicycle chain lubricant (available at local bike
shops) after every 100 miles of riding (approx. ten rides) or after riding the SCOOT - N - GO ™ in wet
road conditions
Axle Nut
Sprocket
Drive Tension Nut
Chain
Drive Chain Requires
No More & No Less Than
1/4" Movement
1/4"
1/4"
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