ADJUSTINGAND OPERATING
ADJUSTABLE REAR AXLE DRIVE CHAIN
ACAUTION! Stop the engine, disconnect the high tension wire to the spark plug,
and lock the brake before working on
the machine.
After 5 hours of operation, or when excessive noise is noted, check the chain tension.
The drive chain can be adjusted to compensate for stretch and wear. The rear axle bearing mounting holes are slotted at the top to move the axle back for proper adjustment as shown.
ABe sure machine is adequately blocked to avoid injury.
To properly adjust the drive chain set the trans- mission in neutral, block the front wheels, jack up the rear end of the rider, and remove the rear wheels. NOTE: Remember the order in which the washers are removed from the axle. When re- assembling be sure the washers are assembled in the same order to maintain proper drive chainalig
Adjust the bearing housings until the slack is out of the chain. The chain must not be taut. If the drive chain is too tight, excessive wear and stretch will result in premature failure. Not enough tension may allow chain to jump the sprocket, ride the teeth, break, or whip excessively. Axle must be perpendicular to side of rear frame. Adjust each side an equal amount. Tighten nuts to