12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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– Shift the transmission into neutral.
–
Pull on the lower chain section with the specified weight
A
.
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measure-
ment
15 kg (33 lb.)
–
Measure distance
B
of 20 chain rollers in the lower chain
section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat
this measurement at different chain positions.
Maximum distance
B
from
20 chain rollers at the
longest chain section
301.6 mm (11.874 in)
»
If distance
B
is greater than the specified measurement:
– Change the drivetrain kit.
Info
When a new chain is mounted, the rear sprocket
and engine sprocket should also be changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprock-
ets.
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