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Removing and Replacing the Drive Chain

WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.

Tools Needed:

1/2" wrench or socket (chain cover)

9/16" wrench or socket (shift lever)

Flat-head screwdriver Pliers

1.Place the gearshift lever in NEUTRAL and remove the chain cover by removing the shift lever attaching nut, shift lever and the two cover screws. (Figure 18)

2.Locate (by rotating the drive sprocket) and remove the master chain

link. (Figure 19) First remove the lock clip (A)

with a flat-head screwdriver and pliers. You'll need to lift one side and rotate the clip to get it off the master link. Next, remove the side plate (B). Then remove the master chain link.

3.Slowly feed the chain out.

4.Mount the new chain as shown in Figure 20.

5.Add the master chain link.

6.Replace the chain cover and tighten the lock nut and the two cover screws.

Chain Cover Screws

Shift

Lever

Shift Lever Nut

Figure 18

Figure 19

Drive Chain Routing

Figure 20

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