Fairway rider G3, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Chain replacement
 Lift the rear of the buggy off the ground on suitable blocks;

Rotate the rear wheel until the removable chain link is visible – it is
easiest to remove adjacent to the rear sprocket. Remove the spring clip
and plate, then remove the joining link, and remove the chain;
 On both sides slacken the 2 x 14mm wheel shaft nuts;

Starting on the brake side, remove the 2 x 8mm bolts attaching the
caliper to its mounting bracket. Lift the brake caliper out of the way
(handbrake should be off, and NB brake should not be operated while
caliper is not on the disc);

Slacken the 2 x 10mm locknuts from the bolts attaching the caliper
bracket to the chassis, and then slacken the 2 x 8mm bolts (the bracket
will remain attached to the buggy as the rear wheel shaft passes through
it);

On both sides slacken the 2 x 13mm locknuts from the bolts situated in
front of the wheel shaft, and then slacken the 2 x 10mm bolts;

Slacken the 2 x 10mm chain adjuster nuts located one each side at the
rear of the buggy;
 Install the new chain. It is generally easiest to locate the two ends onto
the rear sprocket on adjacent teeth to insert the joining link;
 Gradually tighten the two chain adjuster nuts. The aim is to have
between 10mm to 15mm free play on the longest travel of the chain, and
maintain the wheel in a position so that the chain is running in a straight
line between the rear sprocket and the motor sprocket;
 Once you are happy with the tension, re-tighten all the bolts and lock
nuts, and re-install the brake caliper;

Replace the body panel bolts.