Arctic Cat Panther 1974 Manual page 161

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CHAIN AND SPROCKET ADJUSTM ENTS
_ Note: To check sprocket alignment, lay a
- twelve inch straight edge on face of top and
bottom sprocket, Fig. V-88. No visible gap is to be
evident between straight edge contact surface and
sprocket face.
Fig. V·88
11 . When proper sprocket alignment is
established, drive offset adjusting colla'r
nearest eccentric bearing in direction of
normal eccentric shaft rotation, using a 5/16
x 1/8-inch flat end punch and hammer. Lock
collar and bearing are locked tightly when
bearing begins to turn with the lock collar.
Recheck sprocket alignment and adjust if
necessary.
12. Tighten lock collar set screw, using a
3/32-inch Allen wrench, Fig. V-S9.
13. Push offset adjusting collar against eccentric
bearing, Fig. V-90, while pushing in on the
top sprocket. Drive lock collar half in direc-
tion of normal eccentric shaft rotation, using
a 5/16 x 1/S-inch flat end punch and hammer.
collar half and bearing are locked tightly
when bearing begins to turn with lock collar
half.
Fig. V·89
14. Tighten offset adjusting collar half set screw,
using
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3/32-inch Allen wrench, Fig. V-90.
Fig. V·90
15. Adjust driven pulley/drive clutch "offset"
(see Drive Clutch / Driven Pulley Alignment,
page V-24l.
16. Remove rubber filler plug and check plug
from chaincase cover. Install chaincase cover
and gasket to backing plate with 3 thumb
screws and washers, Fig. V -91.
V-45