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DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT ADJ

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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.

Drive chain slack:

40 ~ 53 mm (1.6 ~ 2.1 in)

NOTE:

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.

3.Adjust:

● Drive chain slack

Drive chain slack adjustment steps:

●Loosen the wheel axle nut 1.

●Adjust chain slack by turning the adjusters

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To tighten → Turn adjuster 2 clockwise. To loosen → Turn adjuster 2 counter-

clockwise and push wheel forward.

●Turn each adjuster exactly the same amount to maintain correct axle alignment. (There are marks a on each side of chain puller alignment.)

NOTE:

Turn the adjuster so that the chain is in line with the sprocket, as viewed from the rear.

CAUTION:

Too small chain slack will overload the engine and other vital parts; keep the slack within the specified limits.

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