Basic Maintenance Procedures
Drive Chain Inspection (cont.)
Use the diagram below to determine if the sprockets need to be replaced. Never use a new chain
with a damaged or worn sprocket.
Damaged Teeth
REPLACE
Worn Teeth
REPLACE
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NOTICE
Use of a new chain on worn sprockets will
cause rapid chain wear.
Drive Chain Slack Adjustment
Follow the procedure below to adjust the drive chain slack. Be sure that you are parked on a level
surface and the engine is turned OFF.
1. Loosen the rear axle nut.
2. To decrease chain slack, turn both the left and right
chain adjuster bolts clockwise equally. To increase
chain slack, turn both the left and right chain
adjuster bolts counter-clockwise equally. Be sure
that the wheel is aligned properly with the chain.
3. Tighten the rear axle nut.
4. Recheck the drive chain slack.
5. Once you have obtained proper slack, torque the
rear axle nut to 43 foot pounds (59 Nm, 6.0 kgfm).
Rear Axle Nut
Adjuster Nut
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