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MAINTENANCE
DRIVE CHAIN
Proper lubrication and adjustment of drive chain
gives long service life of chain. Poor maintenance
of chain causes premature wear or damage to the
drive chain and sprockets. The drive chain must be
cleaned, checked, lubricated and adjusted at
specified intervals mentioned in the maintenance
schedule. Even though the chain is cleaned,
lubricated and adjusted during regular service
by the Dealers, the user must clean the chain
with dry cloth and apply TRU SPRAY / TRU4 oil
as frequently as every 1000 km for better chain
life and smooth vehicle running.
20 ~ 25 mm
Check, clean, lubricate and adjust the drive chain in
the following manner:
1. Place the vehicle on centre stand with the
transmission in neutral.
2. Inspect the drive chain slackness (vertical
movement) using the finger as shown in the
figure.
3. The slackness of the drive chain should not
exceed the limit (20 ~ 25 mm).
4. If the slackness is found more, contact TVS
Motor Company Authorised Distributor / Dealer
or Authorised Service Centers for adjustment.
5. If the slackness is found within the limit, clean
the chain with a dry cloth and lubricate using
TRU SPRAY / TRU4 oil.
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