SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13
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M01433-10
– 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 18 chain rollers in the lower chain
section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even. Repeat this measure-
ment at different chain positions.
Maximum distance
B
from
18 chain rollers at the
longest chain section
272 mm (10.71 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.
For safety reasons, the chain has no chain joint.