Can-Am DS650 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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1. Drive chain
2. Adjuster lock
3. Sprocket hub
4. Eccentric axle housing
Turn the axle forward to increase or
backwards to decrease chain free play.
NOTE:
Correct chain free play adjust-
ment is 19 to 25.4 mm (3/4 to 1 in) at
midway between sprockets.
Tighten the rear axle lock bolts to
23 Nm(17lbfft).
Use the following sequence to tight
the rear axle lock bolts correctly.
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Lift rear of vehicle (without driver) and
recheck the chain free play. The chain
free play should be 44.5 to 51 mm
(1-3/4 to 2 in). If not, redo the drive
chain adjustment.
Replacement
With the chain installed on vehicle, re-
move all slack from the chain then
measure the distance between a span
of 13 links from pin center to pin cen-
ter. Change drive chain if the distance
exceeds the service limit, see an au-
thorized Bombardier ATV dealer.
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A. 403 mm (15-7/8 in)
Drive Chain Slider
Check the drive chain slider frequently,
see the MAINTENANCE CHART.
Replace the drive chain slider when it
is worn.
See an authorized Bombardier ATV
dealer for replacement.
Sprocket and Pinion
Check the sprocket axle and pinion for
distortion.
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1. Good
2. Replace
CAUTION: Replace chain, sprocket
axle and pinion together to prevent
rapid chain and sprocket wear. In-
stall a new retaining ring each time
the pinion is removed.
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