Husqvarna TC 85, Owner'S Manual

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11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spin-
dle M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters
(32 mm (1.18 in)) enables different secondary ratios
with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
4
can be turned by 180°.
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 45)
11.38 Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket and chain guide
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 45)
400227-01
Main work
–
Shift the transmission to idle.
–
Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the rear sprocket or engine sprocket is worn:
–
Change the drivetrain kit.
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain
should always be replaced together.
400987-10
–
Pull at the top part of the chain with the specified weight
A
.
Guideline
Weight, chain wear mea-
surement 10 … 15 kg (22 … 33 lb.)
–
Measure distance B of 18 chain rollers in the lower chain
section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat
this measurement at different chain positions.
Maximum distance
B
at
the longest chain section
219 mm (8.62 in)
» If distance B
is greater than the specified measurement:
–
Change the drivetrain kit.
Info
When a new chain is mounted, the rear
sprocket and engine sprocket should also be
changed.
New chains wear out faster on an old, worn
rear sprocket or engine sprocket.