Chain Adjustment Guide
Proper chain adjustment is important for performance and safety. If the chain is adjusted
too tightly it will bind and prematurely wear the chain and cause reduced performance. If
the chain is too loose it may jump teeth or fall off the sprocket.
STEP ONE:
Check the chain. See if there is some play
in the chain or if it feels too tight. Check
the top and bottom lengths and see if either
one deflects 1/4 to 1/2 inch with light
pressure. When you press on the chain it
should deflect about 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch.
Check both lengths of the chain. We have
found that most of the scooters arrive with
the chain too tight.
STEP TWO:
If adjustment is needed, loosen the bolt and
nut securing the band brake to the frame.
Just back it off a bit so it isn't too tight.
STEP THREE:
Loosen the large nuts securing the rear
axle. Loosen both sides just a little--maybe
one or two turns.
STEP FOUR:
Use the chain adjusters to move the wheel
back to tighten or forward to loosen the
chain. To use the adjusters, loosen the outer
nut and then turn the inner nut to the desire
position then tighten the outer nut back up
against the inner nut to lock it in place.
STEP FIVE:
Tighten everything back up and check the
chain again. Don't forget to tighten the axle
and band brake connection to the frame.
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