8-30
8
TIP
A rod can be obtained at a Yamaha dealer to make
this adjustment.
4. Shift the transmission into neutral.
5. To tighten the drive chain, push the ATV back-
ward. To loosen the drive chain, push the ATV
forward. NOTICE: Improper drive chain
slack will overload the engine as well as
other vital parts of the ATV and can lead to
drive chain slippage or breakage. To pre-
vent this from occurring, keep the drive
chain slack within the specified limits.
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6. Pull the rod out, and then tighten the rear axle
pinch bolts to the specified torque in the order
shown.
1. Rear wheel axle pinch bolt
2. Rod
3. Drive chain tensioner
4. Hole
2
1
1
3
4
Tightening torque:
Rear axle pinch bolt:
21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
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