Baja motorsports BLITZ, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
INSPECTING DRIVE CHAIN/SPROCKETS
The condition and adjustment of the drive chain should be
checked before riding. Always follow the guidelines below for
inspecting and servicing the chain.
WARNING:
Always inspect the drive chain before riding the mini bike.
Failure to maintain the drive chain properly and/or riding
with the chain in poor condition could lead to an accident
resulting in serious personal injury.
Inspecting the drive chain:
When inspecting the drive chain, look for the following:

Loose pins

Damaged rollers

Dry or rusted links

Kinked or binding links

Excessive wear
If you find anything wrong with the drive chain, solve the
problem by repairing or replacing the chain. If necessary,
consult your local authorized service center.
Inspecting the sprockets:
A worn chain can have an adverse affect on the sprockets,
therefore any time you find damage to the drive chain, you
should also check the front and rear sprockets. When inspect -
ing the sprockets, look for the following:

Excessively worn teeth

Broken or damaged teeth

Loose sprocket mounting nuts
If you find anything wrong with the sprockets, consult your
local authorized service center.
WARNING:
Failure to adjust the brakes so they lock the wheels se -
curely could result in serious personal injury.
ADJUSTING BRAKE

Measure the amount of free play in the brake lever. The
free play should be about 0.2-0.3 in. (5-7 mm).

Adjust the brakes by turning the adjustment nut clockwise
to loosen and counterclockwise to tighten brake tension.

Recheck the brake lever free distance. Readjust if it is still
not within the correct limits.

To make brake shoe adjustments, turn the adjusting bolt
clockwise to loosen and counterclockwise to tighten brake
tension.

Brake shoes should be replaced by a qualified service
technician once brake shoes are worn.
ADJUSTING
BOLT
GOOD WORN
ADJUSTMENT
NUT