Checking The Chain Tension; Adjusting The Chain Tension - Husqvarna TC 125 2017 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.37

Checking the chain tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in 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.
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Check the chain tension regularly.
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Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
11.38

Adjusting the chain tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in 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.
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Check the chain tension regularly.
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Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Pull the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upwards to measure
chain tension
Info
The bottom chain section
Chain wear is not always even; repeat this measurement at different chain
positions.
Chain tension
F00251-10
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Check the chain tension. (
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must be taut.
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