Yamaha PW80(X), Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
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To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, axle nut, and locknut
at each end of the swingarm.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
adjusting nut at each end of the
swingarm in direction (a). To loos-
en the drive chain, turn the adjust-
ing nut at each end of the
swingarm in direction (b), and then
push the rear wheel forward.
NOTE:
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both adjusting nuts are in the same po-
sition for proper wheel alignment.
CAUTION:
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Improper drive chain slack will over-
load the engine as well as other vital
parts of the motorcycle and can lead
to chain slippage or breakage. To
prevent this from occurring, keep
the drive chain slack within the
specified limits.
3. Tighten both locknuts and the axle
nut to the specified torques.
1. Drive chain slack
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1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
4. Wheel axle
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1. Alignment marks
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Locknut
4. Washer
5. Axle nut
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