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MAINTENANCE
Rear Drive Chain Slack Adjustment
(Models with Concentric Drive)
CAUTION: Never adjust or operate the vehicle with the rear drive chain too
looseortoo tight as severe damageto thetransmission and drive components can
result.
Check the amount of chain slack by moving the vehicle slightly forward to gain
slackat the top side oftherearchain. Atthis pointthe chainshouldhave3/16″-3/8″
(.48 cm-.95 cm) deflection. Ifthe chain needs adjustment,usethefollowingproce-
dure.
Adjustment Procedure
1.Loosen chain guide.
2.Loosen two eccentric locking bolts.
3.Loosen caliper mount bolts.
4.Insert a pin punch through the
sprocket hub and into the eccentric
axle housing.
5.Roll the vehicle ahead or back to ad-
just chain slack to the proper di-
mension.
6.Tighten caliper mount bolts 10-12 ft.
lbs. (1.4 - 1.7 kg/m)
7.Tighten the eccentric locking bolts to
60 ft. lbs. (8.3 kg/m).
8.Reinstall chain guard.
NOTE: Reposition c hain guide to allow
1/8″ (.3 cm)clearance betweensprock-
et and guide.
Rear Drive Chain Adjustment
3
2
Proper Splice-
link Clip Open-
ing Position
3/16″-3/8″ (.48 cm - .95 cm) Deflection
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