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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Shift gear to neutral.
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Pull the lower chain section with specified weight
.
Guideline
Weight of chain wear measurement
15 kg (33 lb.)
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Measure the distance
of 18 chain links in the lower chain section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even. Repeat this measurement at different chain posi-
tions.
Maximum distance
at the longest
chain section
272 mm (10.71 in)
» If the distance
is greater than the specified measurement:
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Replace the chain.
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.
For safety reasons, the chain has no chain joint.