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40
(2) Sleeve nut (3) Drive chain lock nut
(4) Drive chain adjusting nut
(5) Index mark (6) Scale graduation
2 4
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5
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Rear brake pedal free play and stop lamp
switch free play are affected when
repositioning the rear wheel to adjust drive
chain slack. Check rear brake pedal free
play and adjust as necessary (page 42).
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If the drive chain slack is excessive when the
rear axle is moved to the farthest limit of
adjustment, the drive chain is worn and must
be replaced. Tighten the sleeve nut and rear
axle nut.
- Rear axle nut torque: 5.4 kgf-m
- Sleeve nut torque: 4.4 kgf-m
•
Check the drive chain slack again.
•
Turn the engine “OFF”, park the vehicle on
its main stand and shift the transmission
into neutral.
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Lubricate the drive chain by applying liberal
amount of SAE#90 oil.
Lubrication
NOTE
Visit Authorised Hero MotoCorp workshop
for inspection, cleaning, lubrication and
adjustment of drive chain at every 2000 km.
CAUTION
!!
Regular adjustment and lubrication as per the
maintenance schedule would ensure high
performance and longer life.
reached. For replacement, visit your
Authorised Hero MotoCorp workshop.
Check the drive chain slider (1) for wear, the
(Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” on
(page 27).
DRIVE CHAIN SLIDER INSPECTION
chain slider must be replaced if it is worn to the
bottom of the cutout or wear limit (2) is
(1) Drive chain slider (2) Wear limit
2
1