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Damaged or missing O-rings.
If the drive chain or sprockets are excessively
worn or damaged, they should be replaced.
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Loose pins
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Kinked or binding links
Sprockets
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Excessive wear
If the drive chain has damaged rollers, loose
links or missing O-rings, replace it. If the
chain is dry or rusted, it should be lubricated.
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Dry or rusted links
Lubricate the chain if the links are kinked or
binding. If the problem is not solved after
lubrication, replace the chain.
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Improper adjustment
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Excessively worn teeth
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Broken or damaged teeth.
Drive chain
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Damaged rollers
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CAUTION
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Always replace the drive chain and sprockets
as a set. Otherwise the new part will wear
prematurely.
Adjustment
Drive chain slack should be checked and
adjusted, if necessary at every 000 km.1
• Loosen the drive chain lock nut (2).
• Loosen the rear axle nut (1).
When operated at sustained high speeds or
under conditions of frequent rapid
acceleration, the chain may require more
frequent adjustments.
• Park the vehicle on its main stand with the
transmission in neutral and the ignition
switch in “OFF” position.
• Turn the adjusting nut (3) in an equal
number of turns until the correct drive chain
slack is obtained. Turn the adjusting nut
clockwise to decrease the slack or
If the drive chain requires adjustment, follow
the procedures below: