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the links
are
either
worn or kinked and
binding. Kinking and binding
can f re-
quently be eliminated by
lubrication.
·
W orn or damaged drive
chain must be
replaced.
@
Cotter pin
@
Index
mark
@
Lock nut
@
Rear
axle
nut
@
Corresponding scale
(J)
Adjusting
bolt
52
3. If the drive chain is found to require
adjustment, the procedure is as fol-
lows:
a. Remove the rear axle nut cotter pin
®
and loosen the rear axle nut
®
.
b.
Loosen the lock nut
®
and turn the
adjusting bolts
(f)
on both the right
and left chain adjusters to increase
or decrease chain tension.
Align the chain adjuster index
marks
©
to corresponding scale
®
graduations on both sides of the
rear fork.
c. Tighten the rear axle nut and secure
the nut with a new cotter pin.
Tighten the lock nu
ts.
d.
Recheck drive chain tension.
e. Rear brake pedal free travel is
affected when repositioning the
rear wheel to adjust drive chain
tension. Check rear brake pedal free
play
and
adjust as necessary (pages
55-
56).
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