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DRIVE CHAIN
Proper lubrication and adjustment of drive chain
gives long service life of chain. Poor maintenance of
chain causes premature wear or damage to the drive
chain and sprockets.
Poor chain maintenance also
affects the mileage of the vehicle.
The drive chain must be cleaned, checked, lubricated
and adjusted at specified intervals mentioned in the
maintenance schedule.
Even though the chain is cleaned, lubricated and
adjusted during regular service by the Dealers,
the user must clean the chain with TRU SPRAY
chain cleaner & dry cloth and lubricate using TRU
SPRAY / TRU4 oil frequently for better chain life
and smooth vehicle running.
Maintain the drive chain in the following manner:
1. Place the vehicle on center stand with the
transmission in neutral.
2. Remove the dust seal chain cover and inspect the
drive chain slackness (vertical movement) using
the finger as shown.
3. The slackness of the drive chain should not
exceed the limit (maximum 20 ~ 30 mm).
Excess
slackness consumes more fuel.
4. If the slackness is found more, contact TVS Motor
Company Authorised Main Dealer / Authorised
Dealer for adjustment.
5. If it is within the limit, clean the chain with TRU
SPRAY chain cleaner & dry cloth and lubricate
using TRU SPRAY / TRU4 oil and refix the dust
seal chain cover.
20 - 30 mm
20 - 30 mm
Riding with improperly adjusted chain / high slackness
can cause the chain to come off the sprockets resulting
in accident or serious damage to the motorcycle.
Misalignment of rear wheel or sprockets can cause
abnormal wear of chain and sprockets and results in
unsafe riding condition.
