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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Drive chain adjustment
1. Loosen the nut of the rear axle.
2. If the drive chain is loose, tighten the adjusting nut (4)
3. If the drive chain is too tight, unscrew (loosen) the adjusting nut (4)
4. You must ensure that the end of the left and the right chain adjuster are
aligned with the marks of the rear fork
(2)
.
5. Tighten the nut of the rear axle. The tightening torque is 50N
∙
m.
6. Check the tension of the drive chain again.
7. Rotate the rear wheel and measure the free play of the drive chain.
8. Adjust again if necessary.
Drive chain lubrication
Use SAE90 gear oil or other suitable grease for chain lubrication. Apply on both sides of the rollers of
the chain. Wipe away the additional oil from the drive chain.
!
WARNING:
- If the nut of the rear axle is not well tightened, driving can be extremely dangerous.
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ATTENTION:
- If the drive chain is dirty, first clean it with oil and then lubricate.
1: Rear wheel axle
2: Indicator mark
3: Chain adjuster
4: Adjusting nut