MAINTENANCE
2.13
LUBRICATION / GREASE
POINTS
As shown on Page 2.8, there are only five grease
zerksonthe TrailBoss,twofrontball joints,twoonthe
swing are pivots, and one on the rear axle housing.
Swing Arm Pivot
Each Side
Ball Joint Zerk
Each Side
Ball Joint Zerk
TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT
LINKAGE
ADJUSTMENT/
INSPECTION
Correctly Tightened
Jam Nut
Incorrectly Tightened
Jam Nut
Parallel
Linkage rod will rotate
1/8 -1/4 turn if rod ends
are tightened properly.
G Ifshiftingproblemsareencountered,
thetransmission linkagemayrequire
adjustment.
G Visually check for contact of shift
lever to shifter opening in the front
fender. Ensure shift linkage or shift
lever is not contacting the frame or
exhaust components.
G Tightenshiftlinkagerodendjamnuts
properly after adjustment. You
should be able to rotate the linkage
rod between 1/8 and 1/4 turn after
both jam nuts are tight.
G The transmission shift linkage
should be periodically inspected for
wear and parts replaced as required
to remove excess play from shift
linkage.
G Refer to T ransmission chapter for
more information.
NOTE: Therodendmust beheldwhentighteningthe
jam nut to prevent damage to the rod end.
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