5. Turn both adjusting nuts
an
equal
number
of
turns until the correct drive
chain
slack
is
obtained. Turn the
ad
justing nuts clockwise
to
tighten the
chain. Turn the adjusting nuts
counterclockwise and push the rear
wheel toward the
front
to
provide more
slack.
Adjust the slack
at
a
point
midway
between the engine sprocket and the
rea
r wheel sprocket.
Check the drive chain
slack.~
P. 67
6. Check rear axle alignment
by
making
sure the chain adjuster index marks
align
with
the
front
edge
of
the adjusting
slots.
Both marks should correspond. If the
axle
is
misaligned, turn the right or left
adjusting nuts until the marks are aligned
and recheck chain slack.
Drive Chain
"""
Adjusting
the Drive Chain
Sl
ack
7. Tighten the rear axle nut.
I Torque: 65
lbf·ft
(88 N·m, 9.0 kgf·m).
8. Tighten the drive chain adjusting nuts
lightly, then hold the adjusting nuts and
tighten the
lock nuts.
I Torque:
15
I
bf.ft
(2
1 N·m,
2.1
kgf.m).
9.
Recheck
drive chain slack.
If
a torque wrench was
not
used
for
installation,
see
your dealer
as
soon
as
possible
to
verify proper assembly.
Improper
assemb
ly may l
ead
to
l
oss
of
braking capacity and
excess
drive chain slack.
I
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