HERO SPLENDOR iSMART PROGRAMMED FI Manual page 46

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(1) Drive chain
(3) Drive chain slack : 30 mm
Rotate the wheel and check drive chain slack
as the wheel rotates. Drive chain slack should
remain constant as the wheel rotates.
If the chain is slack in one section and tight in
another, some links are kinked and binding.
Binding can be eliminated by frequent
lubrication.
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(4) Chain lock plate
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(2) Hole cap
(5) Open end
Turn the chain to view chain lock plate (4)
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inside the hole. Ensure that the chain lock
plate open end (5) is installed in the
opposite direction of the chain rotation.
Inspect the sprocket teeth for wear or
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damage.
If the drive chain or sprockets are
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excessively worn or damaged, they should
be replaced. Never use a new chain with
worn out sprockets since this will result in
rapid chain wear.
Adjustment
Park the vehicle on its main stand with the
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transmission in neutral and the ignition
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switch in "OFF" position.
Loosen the rear axle nut (1) and sleeve nut
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(2). Loosen both the drive chain lock nuts
(3).
Turn both the adjusting nuts (4) in an equal
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number of turns until the correct drive chain
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