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Drive Chain u Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
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continued
Maintenance
5.
Turn both adjusting nuts an equal
number of turns until the correct drive
chain slack is obtained. Turn the
adjusting nuts clockwise to tighten the
chain. Turn the adjusting nuts
counterclockwise and push the rear
wheel toward the front to provide more
slack.
Adjust the slack at a point midway
between the engine sprocket and the
rear wheel sprocket.
Check the drive chain slack.
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6.
Check rear axle alignment by making
sure the chain adjuster index marks align
with the front edge of the adjusting
slots.
Both marks should correspond. If the
axle is misaligned, turn the right or left
adjusting nuts until the marks are aligned
and recheck chain slack.
7.
Tighten the rear axle nut.
8.
Tighten the drive chain adjusting nuts
lightly, then hold the adjusting nuts and
tighten the lock nuts.
9.
Recheck drive chain slack.
If a torque wrench was not used for
installation, see your dealer as soon as
possible to verify proper assembly.
Improper assembly may lead to loss of
braking capacity and excess drive chain slack.
Torque: 65 lbf·ft (88 N·m, 9.0 kgf·m).
Torque: 15 lbf·ft (21 N·m, 2.1 kgf·m).
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