•
Loosen the drive chain lock nut (3).
•
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.
•
Tighten the rear axle nut and sleeve nut to
the specified torque.
- Rear axle nut torque : 5.4 kgf-m.
•
Turn the engine “OFF”, park the vehicle on
its main stand and shift the transmission into
neutral.
•
Align the chain adjuster index mark (5) with
the corresponding scale graduations (6) on
the both sides of the swing arm equally.
•
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 41)
•
If the drive chain slack is excessive when the
rear axle is moved to the furthest limit of
adjustment, the drive chain is worn and must
be replaced.
•
Check the drive chain slack again.
- Sleeve nut torque : 4.4 kgf-m.
Lubrication
•
Lubricate the drive chain by applying liberal
amount of SAE#90 oil.
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CAUTION
!!
Regular adjustment and lubrication as per the
maintenance schedule would ensure high
performance and longer life.
NOTE
Visit Authorised Hero MotoCorp workshop
for inspection, cleaning, lubrication and
adjustment of drive chain at every 2000 km.
(1) Rear axle nut
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(2) Sleeve nut (3) Drive chain lock nut
(4) Drive chain adjusting nut (5) Index mark
(6) Scale graduation
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