Use and Care Manual

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Basic Maintenance Procedures
Use the diagram below to determine if the sprockets need to be replaced. Never use a new chain with
a damaged or worn sprocket.
Drive Chain Inspection (cont.)
Drive Chain Adjustment
Follow the procedure below to adjust the drive chain slack. Be sure that you are parked on a level
surface and the engine is turned OFF.
1 Loosen the axle nut on the chain tensioner.
2. Adjust the chain tensioner – clockwise to tighten,
counter-clockwise to loosen – until there is 3/8-1/2 in
chain slack.
3. Tighten the axle nut on the chain tensioner.
4. Recheck the drive chain slack.
NOTICE
Use of a new chain on worn sprockets will
cause rapid chain wear.
Damaged Teeth
REPLACE
Worn Teeth
REPLACE
GOOD
Axle Nut
Chain Tensioner
Adjustment Nut