Thumpstar ATV 125CC, Owner'S Manual

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TUBELESS TIRE REPAIR
Should a leak or flat tire occur due to a puncture, the tire may be repaired
using a “Plug” type patch. If the damage is from a cut, or if the puncture
cannot be repaired using a plug, the tire should be replaced. When oper-
ating your ATV in areas where transportation or service facilities are not
readily available, it is strongly recommended that you bring a plug type
repair kit and a tire pump with you.
DRIVE CHAIN
The condition and adjustment of the drive chain should be checked once a
month. Always follow the guidelines below for inspection and servicing the
chain.
You should periodically inspect the drive chain for the following:
Loose pins
Damaged rollers
Dry or rusted links
Kinked or binding links
Excessive wear
If you find anything wrong with the drive chain condition or
adjustment
,
there is a strong possibility that the sprockets will have damage to them
also. Inspect the sprockets for the following:
Excessively worn teeth
Broken or damaged teeth
Loose sprocket mounting nuts
NOTE:
The two sprockets should be inspected for wear when a new chain is in-
stalled and replaced if necessary.
ATV 125 - Inspection and Maintenance