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FEATURES AND OPERATION (cont.)
18. DRIVE CHAIN
•
After periods of extended operation, the drive chain will stretch and
loosen. The normal chain slack should be
1
/
2
–
1 inch (13 – 25 mm).
Check the drive chain and adjust if necessary before each use. Keep
the drive chain properly lubricated.
•
The chain adjuster can adjust the slack. Loosen the fixed bolts and
adjust the slack to the proper setting. After adjusting the chain, don’t
forget to tighten the nuts.
19. GEAR ASSEMBLY
After the break-in procedure (page 52), please change the gear oil in the
transmission (see page 115). SAE 85W~140 gear oil (7 oz.) is
recommended on this vehicle. The gear oil change process is described
on page 115 of this manual.
Chain
Adjuster
Chain