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DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the suitable
stand under the engine.
2. Check:
• Drive chain slack a
In the center between the drive axle and
rear wheel axle.
Out of specification → Adjust.
6. Lubricate:
• Drive chain
Drive chain lubricant:
SAE 10W-30 motor oil or
suitable chain lubricants
3. Adjust:
• Drive chain slack
Drive chain slack:
35 ~ 50 mm (1.4 ~ 2.0 in)
Before checking and/or adjusting, rotate the rear
wheel through several revolutions and check the
slack several times to find the tightest point.
Check and/or adjust chain slack with rear wheel
in this "tight chain" position.
Drive chain slack adjustment steps:
• Loosen the axle nut 1.
• Turn both drive chain pullers 2 the same
amount a and adjust them to the stopper in
the same position so that the drive chain
slack is within the specified limits.
Too small chain slack will overload the
engine and other vital parts; keep the slack
within the specified limits.
• Tighten the axle nut while pushing down the
drive chain.
Axle nut:
60 Nm (6.0 m · kg, 43 ft · lb)
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