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DRIVE TRAIN
Drive Chain Cleaning/
Lubrication/Adjustment
Inspection
Inspect the chain for damaged links
and rollers.
Replace chain if any damage is found.
CAUTION: Replace chain, sprocket
axle and pinion together to prevent
rapid chain and sprocket wear.
Check the free-play of drive chain and
adjust if necessary.
Cleaning and Lubrication
Clean chain by soaking and agitating in
solvent.
Wipe it dry.
Lubricate using commercial chain
lubricant, refer to MAINTENANCE
CHART for more details.
Adjustment
NOTE: Never adjust the drive chain
with the driver seated on the vehicle.
Remove all load on the vehicle.
Select a level surface and set trans-
mission to NEUTRAL.
Check drive chain condition.
The drive chain should be checked,
lubricated and adjusted before every
ride.
To adjust chain, loosen rear axle lock-
ing bolts.
vmo2008-008-046_a
TYPICAL — REAR AXLE
1. Locking bolts
Loosen chain adjuster lock nut.
On so equipped models, push and
hold chain tensionner to release chain
tension.
Turn chain adjuster nut until proper ad-
justment is obtained.
vmo2008-008-047_a
TYPICAL
1. Chain adjuster
2. Chain adjuster lock nut
3. Chain adjuster nut
The free-play of the drive chain should
be between 44 to 57 mm (1-3/4 to
2-1/4 in) up and down.
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