Suzuki Intruder 1978 - Page 81

Chaincase
Problem (Continued)
Condition
Remedy
Chain slips
off sprockets. 1 . Incorrect chain tension .
1. Check
chain guides and
tensioner springs.
2. Sprocket teeth worn.
2. Install new sprockets
and
chain.
3. Sprockets misaligned.
3. Align top sprocket
w i
th
bottom sprocket.
Track Problem
Condition
Remedy
Edge
of track is frayed.
1. Track is misaligned.
1 .
Set track tension and align-
ment .
Track
is grooved (worn) or
1. Track
tension is
too tight. 1.
Set
track tension and align-
burnt
on inside surface.
ment .
2. Rear idler whee ls do not
2. Install new re ar idler
turn or otherwise damaged.
wheels and set
track tension
, "
and alignment.
Track ratchets or hits
on
1. Track
tension
is too loose.
1. Set track tension and align-
body tunnel (top).
ment .
Accelerated
rail strip wear .
1.
Slide rail(s) bent.
1. Straighten slide
rail(s)
or
install new rails.
2. Track is misaligned.
2. Set track tension and align-
ment .
Driven Converter Problem
Condition
Remedy
Low engine RPM yet belt
1. Weak spring or broken
spring.
1. Rotate
end
of spring
clockwise
shifts completely through
in driven converter to in-
driven converter operati ng
crease spring tension or in-
range (1
to 1
rati
o) .
stall new spring.
High engine RPM yet belt
1. Incorrect
spring
- too
1.
I nsta II correct spri ng.
takes
too long to shift through
heavy.
driven
converter range (1 to 1
ratio).
2. Dirt
on movable or sta-
2. Clean sheaves.
tionary sheave.
3.
Excessively worn movable
3. Install new components .
or
stationary sheave.
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