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Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
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Maintenance
5.
Turn both adjusting nuts an equal number
of turns until the correct drive chain slack
is obtained. Turn the adjusting nuts
clockwise to tighten the chain. Turn the
adjusting nuts counterclockwise to
provide more slack.
Adjust the slack at a point midway
between the front sprocket and the rear
wheel sprocket.
Check the drive chain slack.
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6.
Check rear axle alignment by making sure
the chain adjuster index marks align with
the rear edge of the adjusting slots.
Both marks should correspond. If the axle
is misaligned, turn the right or left
adjusting nuts until the marks are aligned
and recheck chain slack.
7.
Tighten the rear axle nut.
8.
Tighten the drive chain adjusting nuts
lightly, then hold the adjusting nuts and
tighten the lock nuts.
9.
Recheck drive chain slack.
If a torque wrench was not used for
installation, see your dealer as soon as
possible to verify proper assembly.
Improper assembly may lead to loss of
braking capacity.
Torque:
88 N·m (9.0 kgf·m, 65 lbf·ft).
Torque:
21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 15 lbf·ft).
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