Transport; Chain Backlash Check - APRILIA Mana GT ABS 2012 Manual

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Transport (04_52)

NOTE
BEFORE TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE, IT IS NECESSARY TO EMPTY THE
FUEL TANK AND THE CARBURETTOR ADEQUATELY, CHECKING THAT THEY
ARE DRY.
DURING TRANSPORT, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE UPRIGHT AND SECURELY
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ANCHORED AND SHOULD HAVE THE FIRST GEAR ENGAGED SO AS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE FUEL, OIL OR COOLANT LEAKS.
IN CASE OF FAILURE, DO NOT TOW THE VEHICLE BUT CONTACT A ROAD
ASSISTANCE SERVICE INSTEAD TO HAVE THE INFLAMMABLE FLUIDS
DRAINED .

Chain backlash check (04_53)

To check the clearance:
Stop the engine.
Rest the vehicle on its stand.
Check that the vertical oscillation at a point between the pinion and the crown
on the lower branch of the chain is approx. 28 - 30 mm (1.10 - 1.18 in).
Move the vehicle forward so as to check the chain vertical oscillation in other
positions too. backlash should remain constant during all wheel rotation pha-
ses.
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Adjust backlash if it is uniform but higher or lower than 28 - 30 mm (1.10 - 1.18 in).
CAUTION
IF CLEARANCE IS GREATER AT SOME POSITIONS, THIS MEANS THAT SOME
CHAIN LINKS ARE FLATTENED OR JAMMED.
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