Fitting Of The Drive Chain - Rotax 125 MAX evo Installation Instructions And Operators Manual

FITTING OF THE DRIVE CHAIN

The required length of the drive chain depends on
chassis and transmission ratio and the chain is there-
fore not included in the engine's scope of supply.
ATTENTION
BRP-Rotax recommends O-ring drive chains
by ROTAX Premium.
Procedure
Step
1 Use a chain with the length corre-
sponding to the selected transmission
ratio of dimension 7.75 x 4.6 x 4.5.
2 Place the chain on the sprocket on the
clutch and on the sprocket on rear
axle.
3 Verify chain alignment between front
and rear chain sprocket with a straight
edge. Correct as required by shifting
sprocket adapter along rear axle.
m WARNING
Non-compliance can result in serious injuries
or death!
Pay attention to chain alignment as advised by
chassis manufacturer.
Step Procedure
4 Establish required chain tension (Sag
= +/- 5 mm / +/- 0.20 in.) by shifting the
engine.
NOTE
Use the engine stop screw to ten-
sion the chain.
5 Fasten engine on the chassis.
Effectivity: 125 MAX evo, Junior MAX
evo, Mini MAX evo, Micro MAX evo
BRP-Rotax
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Figure 8.2: Chain tensioner
m WARNING
Non-compliance can result in serious injuries
or death!
Besides the engine-specific installation advice, al-
so take note of information from the respective
chassis manufacturer.
m WARNING
Non-compliance can result in serious injuries
or death!
This cover serves merely as splash protection
against the grease on the drive chain, but is no
protection against contact with the moving parts of
the centrifugal clutch and the drive train!
m WARNING
Non-compliance can result in serious injuries
or death!
During kart operation, beware of any contact of bo-
dy or clothing with moving parts of the kart (drive
chain, rear axle and wheels). Risk of injury.
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Edition: October 01 2019