Checking The Chain Tension - Husqvarna TC 65 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the applicable
regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
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Checking the chain tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear wheel bearings wear
more quickly. Some components may break if overloaded.
If the chain is too loose, the chain may fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket. As a result, the rear wheel locks or
the engine will be damaged.
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Check the chain tension regularly.
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Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Offroad chain spray (
400725-01
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Press the chain upward at the end of the chain sliding piece and determine chain
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tension
Info
The upper part of the chain
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Chain tension
S01523-10
» If the chain tension does not meet the specification:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
p. 92)
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p. 51)
p. 31)
p. 31)
p. 31)
must be taut.
5... 8 mm (0.2... 0.31 in)
p. 31)
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