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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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1 2 3
16 17 18
0
0
0
B
B
0
0
A
A
400987-10
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Pull on the upper part of the chain with the specified weight
A
.
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measurement
10… 15 kg (22… 33 lb.)
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Measure the distance
B
of 18 chain links 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
272 mm (10.71 in)
» If the distance
B
is greater than the specified measurement:
–
Replace the chain.
x
Info
When the chain is replaced, the rear sprocket, and engine sprocket
should also be changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
601358-10
–
Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
» If the bottom edge of the chain bolt is in line with or below the chain sliding
guard:
–
Change the chain sliding guard.
x
–
Check that the chain sliding guard is firmly seated.
» If the chain sliding guard is loose:
–
Tighten the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Screw, chain sliding
guard
M6
6 Nm
(4.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
601359-10
–
Check the chain sliding piece for wear.
» If the bottom edge of the chain bolt is in line with or below the chain sliding
piece:
–
Change the chain sliding piece.
x
–
Check that the chain sliding piece is firmly seated.
» If the chain sliding piece is loose:
–
Tighten the chain sliding piece.
Guideline
Screw, chain sliding piece
M8
15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
