2
1
5
3
4
B
X
A
C
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SPECIFICATIONS - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE
EN
LUBRICATING THE CHAIN
lubricate the chain following these instructions.
WARNING * : Never use grease to lubricate
the chain. Grease helps to accumulate dust
and mud, which act as abrasive and hepl to
rapidly wear out the chain, the sprocket, and
the crown.
Disassembling and cleaning
When particularly dirty, remove and clean the chain before
lubrication.
Work as follows:
1 - Set a stand or a block under the engine and see that the rear
wheel is lifted from the ground.
Remove: screws (1), transmission sprocket guard (2), clip
(3), master link (4) and transmission chain (5);
To reassemble, reverse the above procedure.
2 - Check that the chain is neither worn out nor damaged. If the
rollers or the links are damaged, replace the chain by fol-
lowing the instructions given in the Periodical Maintenance
Table.
3 - Check that neither the sprocket nor the crown are damaged.
4 - Wash and clean the chain as described hereunder.
Washing the chain with OR
Wash using oil, diesel oil, or paraffin oil. Never use gasoline,
tricloroetilene, or solvents, as the OR may suffer damages.
Use instead special sprays for chains with OR.
Lubricating the chain with OR
lubricate all metallic and rubber (OR) elements using a brush,
and use engine oil with SAE 80-90 viscosity for the internal and
external parts.
Note
* : As an alternative, you can use suitable spray lubri-
cants.
5 - Assemble the joint spring (a) by turning the closed side to the
chain direction of rotation as shown in figure below.
NOTE*
: Even if all the joints are reusable when in good con-
ditions, for safety purposes we advise using new joints when
reassembling the chain.
6- Correctly adjust chain, as described in the relevant para-
graph.
WARNING: The chain oil has NEVER to get in
contact with the tires or the rear brake disk.
Chain tension rollers, chain driving roller,
chain guide, chain runner
Check the wear of the above mentioned elements and replace
them when necessary.
WARNING*: Check the chain guide aligne
-
ment, and remember that a bent element
can cause a rapid wear of the chain. In this
case, a chain fleeting from the sprocket may
ensue.
A- Chain tension roller
B- Chain guide
C- Chain slider
X- Joint spring