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Drive Chain Condition/Adjustment
Drive chain condition and adjustment should be inspected each day
before you ride. Always follow the guidelines below for inspecting
and servicing the drive chain.
Inspecting Condition
Inspect the drive chain for any of the following conditions.
• Loose pins
• Loose or cracked rollers
• Dry or rusted links
• Kinked or binding links
• Excessive wear
The presence of any of the conditions requires drive chain replacement.
Take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for this service.
NOTE: If the drive chain is worn or damaged, the sprock-
ets may also be worn or damaged. Inspect the sprockets for
worn, broken, or damaged teeth. Always inspect the sprock-
ets when a new drive chain is being installed.
Cleaning and Lubricating
The drive chain should be cleaned and lubricated frequently to pro-
long chain and sprocket life. Use the following procedure to clean
and lubricate the chain.
NOTE: This ATV is equipped with an O-ring type roller
chain. Each link incorporates small O-rings to seal out water
and dirt. Care should be taken to choose cleaning solutions
and lubricants that are suitable for O-ring chains.
1. Using a suitable, nonflammable cleaning solution, thoroughly
wash the chain and sprockets.
2. Allow the chain to dry; then apply a dry, graphite-based lubricant
to the chain.
The drive chain should be lubricated with a dry, graphite-based chain
lubricant. By using a dry, graphite-based chain lubricant, dirt buildup
on the drive chain will be minimized.
Adjusting Tension
1. Loosen the four cap screws
(A) on the axle housing; then
using adjuster nut (B), adjust
chain “slack” (clockwise to
tighten, counterclockwise to
loosen) to 10-20 mm.
2. Tighten the four cap screws
(A) to 50 ft-lb; then tighten adjuster nut (B) to 15 ft-lb.
NOTE: Drive chain adjustments may be done by the ATV owner
if qualified to do so. If the owner does not feel qualified, take the
ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for this service.
Tires
! WARNING
Failure to inspect and maintain the drive chain can be hazard-
ous. Operating the ATV with the drive chain in poor condition
or improperly adjusted can cause an accident resulting in
possible injury.
! WARNING
Always use the size and type of tires as specified. Refer to
the specifications chart for proper tire inflation pressure, and
always maintain proper tire inflation pressure.
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