E-TON Viper 150, Owner'S Manual

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Drive chain slack
The drive chain will stretch with use and will require
periodic adjustments. To check the chain tension,
remove the chain guard and measure the slack.
The amount of slack in the chain should not exceed
10-20mm or 0.39" - 0.79".
Inspect the drive and axle sprockets for worn,
damaged or broken teeth. Replace as needed.
Inspect the chain links for damaged, worn or loose
rivets. Repair or replace as needed.
10-20 mm
If your ATV has the tensioner inside the drive
chain. You don't need to follow the procedure
of chain slack adjustment. The drive chain will
be adjusted by tensioner.
that you lubricate the chain every 15 hours of
operation, or more frequently if needed, with a
high quality chain lubricant.
Chain slack adjustment
Loosen the axle position lock bolts lightly and turn
the chain adjuster nut to take up the excess slack
in the chain. Once the chain has been adjusted
to the proper tension retighten the axle position
locking bolt.
The chain should be kept well lubricated to prevent
excess wear and premature failure. We recommend
1 2
1. The axle position lock bolts
2. The chain tension adjuster