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10/REAR WHEEL
Checking chain dirt
14.1
Cleaning the chain
14.2
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
Checking chain wear
14.3
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Check the chain for heavy soiling.
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If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (
400678-01
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Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Chain cleaner (
Off-road chain spray (
400725-01
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Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface and shift gears to neutral.
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Pull on the lower part of the chain with the specified weight
Guideline
Chain-wear measuring weight
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Measure the distance
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Maximum distance
chain section
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If the distance
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Replace the chain.
301796-10
p. 75)
p. 225)
p. 226)
10... 15 kg (22... 33 lb.)
of 18 chain links in the upper chain section.
at the longest
272 mm (10.71 in)
is greater than the specified measurement:
Info
When you replace the chain, you should also replace the rear
sprocket and engine sprocket.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
75
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