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• Turn the chain to view chain lock plate (4)
inside the hole. Ensure that the chain lock
plate open end (5) is installed in the
opposite direction of the chain rotation.
If the chain is slack in one section and tight in
another, some links are kinked and binding.
Binding can be eliminated by frequent
lubrication.
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Inspect the sprocket teeth for wear or
damage.
(1) Rear axle nut
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Turn both the adjusting nuts (4) in an equal
number of turns until the correct drive chain
slack is obtained. Turn the adjusting nut
clockwise to decrease the slack or
anticlockwise to increase the slack of the
chain.
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Align the chain adjuster index mark (5) with
the corresponding scale graduations (6) on
both the sides of the swing arm equally.
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Park the vehicle on its main stand with the
transmission in neutral and the ignition
switch in "OFF" position.
Adjustment
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Loosen the rear axle nut (1) and sleeve nut
(2). Loosen both the drive chain lock nuts
(3).
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If the drive chain or sprockets are
excessively worn or damaged, they should
be replaced. Never use a new chain with
worn out sprockets since this will result in
rapid chain wear.
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