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Drive Train
Drive Chain
Adjust the drive chain frequently, see
the maintenance chart.
Inspection
This ATV is equipped with O-ring
sealed permanently greased pins and
rollers. Before operating the vehicle,
always inspect the drive chain.
Check for damage or missing O-ring,
rollers and correct slack adjustment.
Lubrication and Cleaning
CAUTION:
Never wash the chain
with a high pressure washer or gas-
oline. Damage to the O-ring will re-
sult, causing premature wear and
drive chain failure.
Clean the side surfaces of the chain
with a dry cloth.
NOTE:
Do not brush chain.
Lubricate only with the approved O-ring
chain lubricant. Other commercial chain
lubricants may contain solvent which
could damage the O-rings.
Adjustment
NOTE:
Always adjust drive chain with
the driver seated on the vehicle.
Select a level surface and set transmis-
sion to NEUTRAL.
Loosen rear axle lock bolts.
1. Rear axle lock bolts
Insert adjuster lock through sprocket
hub and into eccentric axle housing.
Turn the axle ahead to increase or back
to decrease chain slack.
1. Drive chain
2. Adjuster lock
3. Sprocket hub
4. Eccentric axle housing
NOTE:
Correct chain slack adjustment
is 19 to 25.4 mm (3/4 to 1 in) at the
midway between sprockets.
Tighten the rear axle lock bolts to 28
N•m (21 lbf•ft).
Lift rear of vehicle (without driver) and
recheck the chain slack. The chain slack
should be 44.5 to 51 mm (1-3/4 to 2 in).
If not, start again the drive chain adjust-
ment.
WARNING
Place ignition switch to OFF be-
fore check, adjust or lubricate
drive chain.
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