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13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Main work
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Clean the chain regularly.
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Rinse off loose dirt with a soft jet of water.
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Remove old grease remains with chain cleaner.
Chain cleaner ( p. 246)
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After drying, apply chain spray.
Chain lube for road use ( p. 246)
Finishing work
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Remove the vehicle from the center stand. ( p. 113)
13.9 Checking the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
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If the chain is too taut, the components of the secondary power transmission (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bearings in
the transmission and in the rear wheel) will be under additional load. In addition to premature wear, this can cause the chain
or the countershaft of the transmission to break in extreme cases. If the chain is too loose, however, it may fall off the engine
sprocket or rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Ensure that the chain tension is correct and adjust it
if necessary.
Preparatory work
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Raise the vehicle with the center stand. ( p. 113)