Checking The Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, And Chain Guide - Husqvarna 2014 FC 450 EU Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide

Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm (1.18 in)) enables
different secondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
–
Shift gear to neutral.
–
Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the rear sprocket or engine sprocket are worn:
–
Change the power set.
400227-01
–
Pull at the top part of the chain with the specified weight
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measurement
–
Measure distance
Info
Chains do not always wear evenly, which is why the measurement should be
repeated at several locations on the chain.
Maximum distance
part of the chain
»
If the distance
–
Change the power set.
400987-10
–
Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
» If the lower edge of the chain pin is at the level of or below the chain sliding
guard:
–
Change the chain sliding guard.
–
Check that the chain sliding guard is firmly seated.
» If the chain sliding guard is loose:
–
Tighten the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Screw, chain sliding
guard
B01894-10
4
can be turned by 180°.
p. 32)
x
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket, and chain should only be
replaced together.
B
of 18 chain rollers on the lower chain section.
B
on the longest
B
is larger than the specified length:
x
Info
When a new chain is mounted, the rear sprocket and engine sprocket
should be changed as well.
New chains wear more rapidly on old, worn rear sprockets and
engine sprockets.
x
M6
p. 32)
A
.
10... 15 kg (22... 33 lb.)
272 mm (10.71 in)
6 Nm Loctite
(4.4 lbf ft)
50
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