Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha YFM250R Owner's Manual

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1. Clutch lever free play
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
1. Loosen the locknut at the clutch lever.
2. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction (a), and to decrease
it, turn the bolt in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
NOTE:
If the specified free play cannot be obtained as de-
scribed above or if the clutch does not operate cor-
rectly, have a Yamaha dealer check the internal
clutch mechanism.
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Drive chain slack

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The drive chain slack should be checked before
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each ride and adjusted if necessary.
(a)
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
(b)
NOTE:
When checking and adjusting the drive chain
slack, there should be no weight on the ATV and
all tires must be touching the ground.
2. Move the ATV back and forth to locate the
8-30
tightest portion of the drive chain, and then
measure the drive chain slack as shown.
Drive chain slack:
45.0–55.0 mm (1.77–2.17 in)
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