Honda CM 185T 1981 Manual page 29

INSPECT I ON/ADJUSTMENT
DRIVE CHAIN
NOTE
Perform the following Inspection and
Adjustment w i t h the ignition switch
" O F F " .
Place the vehicle on its side stand and shift
the transmission into neutral.
Inspect the drive chain free play at midway
between sprockets on the lower chain run.
FREE P L A Y : 1 5 - 2 5 m m ( 5 / 8 - 1 in.)
Adjust as follows:
Remove the rear axle nut cotter pin and loosen
the rear axle nut.
Loosen the lock nuts and equally turn the
adjuster bolts on both sides.
Make sure that the index marks on both sides
align.
Tighten the axle nut and install a new cotter
pin.
REAR A X L E NUT TORQUE:
4 . 0 - 5 . 0 kg-m ( 2 5 . 9 - 3 6 . 2 ft-lb.)
Tighten lock nuts on the both adjusters.
• CLEANING/LUBRICATION
When the drive chain becomes extremely dirty,
it should be removed and cleaned prior to
lubrication.
Remove the master link retaining clip w i t h
pliers.
NOTE
Do not bend or twist the clip.
Remove the master link. Remove the drive
chain Clean the drive chain w i t h non-flam-
mable or height flash point solvent brush and
allow to dry.
Inspect the drive chain for possible weai or
damage. Replace any chain that is damaged
or excessively worn.
Inspect the sprocket teeth for excessive wear
or damage. Replace if necessary.
NOTE
Never install a new drive chain on worn
sprockets or a worn chain on new sprock
ets. Both chain and sprockets must be
in good condition, or the new replace-
ment chain or sprockets will wear rapidly.
3-10
Date of Issue: December, 1977
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