Chain Adjuster - Arctic Cat 660 cc Service Manual

ADJUSTING REVERSE LINKAGE
1. Start the engine;
characteristics of the reverse transmission.
2. If adjustment of the reverse gear is necessary, stop
the engine and remove the chain case inspection
plug located behind the oil level stick; then insert
the Reverse Gear Adjustment Gauge (p/n 0644-
244) completely into the inspection hole.
3. Pull the shift lever into the reverse position while
holding the adjustment gauge firmly against the
chain case cover. Slight outward pressure should
be felt on the gauge as the lever locks into reverse.
4. If no contact is noted, loosen the jam nuts securing
the lower shift linkage and adjust the linkage rod
until the gauge is pushed out of the chain case
0.254-0.381 mm
adjustment by tightening the jam nuts securely
against the tie rod ends.
NOTE: To adjust the linkage rod, the shift lever
must be moved to the forward position.
5. Install the inspection plug.
6. Start the engine;
characteristics of the reverse transmission. Adjust
as necessary.
! CAUTION
The linkage must be properly adjusted. If the
linkage is too short, damage to the shift fork may
occur. If the linkage is adjusted too long, the
gears will not shift totally into reverse.
Back
then test the shifting
0731-734
(0.010-0.015 in.). Lock
then test the shifting
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Chain Adjuster

REMOVING AND DISASSEMBLING
1. Remove the small plug from the adjuster housing
and install an 8-32 set screw into the threaded hole
of the adjuster housing.
2. Using a 3/4-in. wrench, remove the chain adjuster
from the chain case.
the
3. Remove the adjuster stem from the end of the
adjuster screw.
4. Using a small piece of wire, remove the small
spring from the end of the adjuster screw.
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