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ALIGNING THE FRONT WHEEL AND ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION:
Each XPO Sled has been assembled, aligned,
and had its chain tensioned prior to shipment
so that no adjustment should be necessary. If
required, adjustments can be made in just a
few minutes. Chain tension may need to be
adjusted over time as the chain stretches
slightly under use.
Two adjustable wrenches will be required for
this process. You will use one wrench on each
front axle nut at the same time. One of the
adjustable wrenches will later be used on the
chain tensioner nuts.
Front wheel alignment and chain tension are
controlled by the two chain tensioners on the
very front of the forks. The tensioners each
pull one side of the axle forward, and by
adjusting them you can change the angle of the
front wheel as well as change the chain
tension. Turning the nuts on the chain
tensioners clockwise will tighten the tensioner
and pull that side of the axle forward. Turning
them counter clockwise will loosen the
tensioner and allow the axle to move
backwards, but it may be necessary to firmly
strike the front wheel to pull the axle back after
loosening the tensioner.
Before starting, it is very important to realize
that adjusting the front wheel in any way
affects chain tension.
It is critical that the
chain not be overly tightened, as this may
damage the resistance motor
. When making
the adjustments described below, frequently
check the chain tension. The chain should
move up and down between ⅛” and ¼” under
firm fingertip pressure.
If it does not, turn both chain tensioning nuts
counter clockwise an equal number of turns
and push the front wheel towards the rear of
the XPO Sled until the chain is loose enough to
move up and down at least ¼ inch.
