Proper lubrication and adjustment of drive chain gives
long service life of the chain. Poor maintenance of the
chain causes premature wear or damage to the drive
chain and sprockets. The drive chain must be cleaned,
checked, lubricated and adjusted at specified intervals
mentioned in the maintenance schedule.
Check, clean, lubricate and adjust the drive chain in
the following manner:
DRIVE CHAIN
Even though the chain is cleaned, lubricated and
adjusted during regular service by the Dealers, the
user must clean the chain with a dry cloth and
apply TRU SPRAY / TRU4 oil as frequently as
every 500 km for better chain life and smooth
vehicle running.
1. Place the vehicle on centre stand with the
transmission in neutral.
2. Inspect the drive chain slackness (vertical
movement) using the finger as shown in the
figure.
5. If the slackness is found within the limit, clean the
chain with a dry cloth and lubricate using TRU
SPRAY / TRU4 oil.
3. The slackness of the drive chain should not
exceed the limit (20 ~ 25 mm).
4. If the slackness is found more contact TVS Motor
Company Authorised Distributor or Dealer /
Authorised Service Center for adjustment.
MAINTENANCE
20 ~ 25 mm20 ~ 25 mm
Use of a tyre other than the standard may cause
instability and improper function of ABS.
Keep the toner ring upwards whenever the wheel is
removed in order to avoid damage to the toner ring.
Damaged toner ring affects the ABS function.
Warning
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