
13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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13.9
Checking the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents
Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear
wheel bearings wear more quickly. Some components may break if overloaded.
If the chain is too loose, the chain may fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket. As a result, the
rear wheel locks or the engine will be damaged.
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Check the chain tension regularly.
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Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
Preparatory work
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Raise the vehicle with the center stand. (
401664-10
Main work
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Shift the transmission to idle .
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In the area in front of the chain guide, push the chain up and
determine chain tension
A
.
Info
The upper part of the chain
B
must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat
this measurement at different chain positions.
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Страница 24: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 22 4 1 View of vehicle front left example S02252 10...
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Страница 64: ...7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT 62 7 6 Indicator lamps F01267 01...
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Страница 68: ...7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT 66 7 7 Display F01264 10...
Страница 140: ...8 ERGONOMICS 138 M00826 10 Remove screws 6 M00827 01 Adjust the footrest bracket to the desired position...
Страница 148: ...8 ERGONOMICS 146 V00742 11 Pull clamping lever 1 in the direction of the arrow The combination instrument is locked...
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Страница 326: ...24 DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY 324 24 2 Country specific declarations of conformity F01263 01...
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