Christini AWD 250, Service Manual

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DRIVE CHAIN DRIVE CHAIN DRIVE CHAIN DRIVE CHAIN
The drive chain must be checked, adjusted, and lubricated in accordance with the Maintenance Schedule.
If the chain is worn or adjusted incorrectly (either too loose or too tight) the chain could become loose or
break. Replace the chain, if necessary.
WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING
A chain that breaks or becomes loose could snag on the engine or on the rear wheel, severely damaging
the motorcycle and causing it to go out of control.
Drive Chain Slack Inspection
Drive Chain Slack Inspection Drive Chain Slack Inspection
Drive Chain Slack Inspection
The space between the chain and the swingarm at the same
height of the chain slider should be 30-50 mm. Rotate the
rear wheel to find the place where the chain is tighter. Adjust
the drive chain if it has too much or too little slack. In addi-
tion to checking the slack, rotate the rear wheel to inspect for
damaged rollers, loose pin and links, unevenly or excessively
worn teeth, and damaged teeth.
Drive Chain Slack Adjustment Drive Chain Slack Adjustment Drive Chain Slack Adjustment Drive Chain Slack Adjustment
- Loosen the rear axle nut (A).
- Turn the nuts on the chain adjusting tensors (B) until the
drive chain has a gap of 30-50 mm between the chain and
the swing arm. To keep the chain and wheel aligned, the left
chain tensor should aligned with the right chain tensor.
WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING
Misalignment of the wheel will result in abnormal wear and
may cause an unsafe riding condition.
NOTE
NOTE NOTE
NOTE
Wheel alignment can also be checked using the string method. Wheel alignment can also be checked using the string method. Wheel alignment can also be checked using the string method. Wheel alignment can also be checked using the string method.
- Tighten the chain tensor nuts (B).
- Tighten rear axle nut to 98 Nm.
- Rotate the wheel, measure the chain slack again at the tightest position, and readjust if necessary.
Primary Chain