Printed : 8/13/01
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P/N 951-05002032
actuating arm is positioned according to the following
illustration.7
7. Tighten the adjuster locknut to the specified torque.
8. Reinstall the clutch cover and shift lever.
TORQUE : Clutch, release collar locknut
3.3 lbf•ft (4.5 N•m)
TORQUE : Clutch, cover bolts
3.3 lbf•ft (4.5 N•m)
TORQUE : Transmission, shift lever pinch bolt
5.0 lbf•ft (6.8 N•m)
9. Now, adjust the clutch lever freeplay.
DRIVE
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK
SERVICE : Drive, chain, slack
2.2 - 2.4 inches (55 - 60 mm)
NOTE : Clean and lubricate the drive chain before
measuring the slack. The chain’s condition affects the
accuracy of your measurement. Also, when measuring,
rotate the chain and measure different links over the same
spot.
1.
Place the vehicle on a stand so the rear wheel is off the
ground.
2. Inspect the drive chain slack at a middle point
between the two sprockets. If the slack is out of
specification, adjust it.
3. To adjust the chain slack, straighten the cotter pin.
Remove and discard it.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Drive chain is too tight or loose, sprocket teeth are
broken and/or worn, or chain and sprocket is packed
with dirt.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The vehicle’s handling and engine performance will
suffer which could cause the rider to lose control
and have an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Inspect and clean the drive chain before each ride.
a.
Drive chain slack
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