Drive Chain - HYOSUNG TE 450 Service Manual

DRIVE CHAIN

Inspect Interval
Inspect drive chain each time the vehicle is ridden.
Visually check the drive chain for the possible
defects listed below.
(Support the vehicle by a jack and a wooden block,
turn the rear wheel slowly by hand with the transmis-
sion shifted to Neutral.)
�Loose pins
�Damaged rollers
�Dry or rusted links
�Kinked or binding links
If any defects are found, the drive chain must be
replaced. Damage to the drive chain means that the
sprocket may also be damaged.
If any defects are found, the sprocket must be
replaced.
NOTE
When replacing the drive chain, replace the drive
chain and sprockets as a set.
▣ ▣ CHECKING
● Place the vehicle on a level ground.
● Loosen the two rear axle housing nuts � and two
rear axle housing wrench bolts �.
● Tense the drive chain fully by turning chain
adjuster �.
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�Excessive wear
�Improper chain adjust-
ment
�Missing O-ring seals
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-20
Normal wear
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Excessive wear
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