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ADJUSTING AND OPERATING
ADJUSTABLE REAR AXLE DRIVE CHAIN
A CAUTION! Stop the engine, disconnect
the high tension wire to the spark plug,
and lock the brake before working on
the machine.
To properly adjust the drive chain set the trans-
mission in neutral, block the front wheels, jack up
the rear end of the rider, and remove the rear
wheels. NOTE: Remember the order in which the
washers are removed from the axle. When re-
assembling be sure the washers are assembled in the
same order to maintain proper drive chainalignment.
After 5 hours of operation, or when excessive noise
is noted, check the chain tension.
Adjust the bearing housings until the slack is out of
the chain. The chain must not be taut. If the drive
chain is too tight, excessive wear and stretch will
result in premature failure. Not enough tension
may allow chain to jump the sprocket, ride the
teeth, break, or whip excessively. Axle must be
perpendicular to side of rear frame. Adjust each
side an equal amount. Tighten nuts to 33-37 ft.-lbs.
The drive chain can be adjusted to compensate for
stretch and wear. The rear axle bearing mounting
holes are slotted at the top to move the axle back
for proper adjustment as shown.
A Be sure machine is adequately blocked
to avoid injury.
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