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Turn the chain to view chain lock plate (4)
inside the hole. Ensure that the chain lock
plate open end (5) is installed in the
opposite direction of the chain rotation.
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Inspect the sprocket teeth for wear or damage.
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If the drive chain or sprockets are
excessively worn or damaged, they should
be replaced. Never use a new chain with
worn out sprockets since this will result in
rapid chain wear.
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P a r k t h e v e h i c l e o n i t s m a i n
stand with the transmission in neutral
and the ignition switch in "OFF" position.
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Turn both the adjusting nuts (4) in an equal
number of turns until the correct drive chain
slack is obtained. Turn the adjusting nut
clockwise to decrease the slack or
anticlockwise to increase the slack of the
chain.
Adjustment
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Loosen the rear axle nut (1) and sleeve
nut (2).
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Loosen the drive chain lock nut (3).
must be replaced.
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Align the chain adjuster index mark (5)
with the rear edge (6) of the adjusting slots
on both sides of the swing arm equally.
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If the drive chain slack is excessive when the
rear axle is moved to the farthest limit of
adjustment, the drive chain is worn and
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