11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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400987-10
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Pull on the top section of the chain with the specified
weight
A
.
Guideline
Weight, chain wear mea-
surement
10 … 15 kg (22 … 33 lb.)
–
Measure distance
B
of 18 chain rollers in the lower chain
section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat
this measurement at different chain positions.
Maximum distance
B
from
18 chain rollers at the
longest chain section
272 mm (10.71 in)
» If distance
B
is greater than the specified measurement:
–
Change the drivetrain kit.
Info
When a new chain is mounted, the rear
sprocket and engine sprocket should also be
changed.
New chains wear out faster on an old, worn
rear sprocket or engine sprocket.
S02330-10
–
Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
» If the lower edge of the chain pins is in line with, or below,
the chain sliding guard:
–
Change the chain sliding guard.
–
Check that the chain sliding guard is firmly seated.
» If the chain sliding guard is loose:
–
Tighten the screws on the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Screw, chain
sliding guard
M6
6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™