Checking The Chain Tension - Husqvarna FE 450 2016 Repair Manual

Checking the chain tension

14.8.4
Warning
Danger of 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.
Check the chain tension regularly.
Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
(FE 501 SUS)
Remove screws
-
Clean the contact surface of the brake disc.
Position the new brake disc with the label facing outward.
Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, rear
brake disc
Finishing work
Install the rear wheel.
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
Preparatory work
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand.(� p. 14)
Main work
Pull the chain at the end of the chain sliding piece upward to
measure chain tension 6).
Info
The lower chain section
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat
this measurement at different chain positions.
Chain tension
I
If the chain tension does not meet the specification:
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Adjust the chain tension.
Finishing work
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
O.
Remove the brake disc.
O.
14 Nm (10.3 lbf ft)
M6
Loctite
(� p. 127)
(� p. 14)
O must be taut.
55 ... 58 mm (2.17 ...
1
2.28 in)
(� p. 130)
(� p. 14)
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