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Maintenance
Chain Tension Inspection
Check the amount of chain slack by moving the 
vehicle slightly forward to remove slack at the top 
side of the chain.
NOTE: The chain has a press-on master link. A chain 
tool must be used if it's necessary to remove 
the chain for service.
CAUTION
Never adjust or operate the vehicle with the rear drive chain too loose or too tight. Severe damage 
to the transmission and drive components can result. Chain tension must be inspected with the 
swing arm in the position shown in the illustration so that the axle, swing arm pivot and drive 
sprocket are aligned horizontally (2).
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