Yamaha XVS250 2001 Service Manual page 90

ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK
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2. Rotate the rear wheel several times and
check the drive chain to locate its tightest
point.
3. Check:
D drive chain slack a
Out of specification  Adjust.
Drive chain slack
30 40 mm
4. Adjust:
D drive chain slack
a. Loosen the wheel axle nut 1 .
Loosen the locknut 3 .
b. Turn the chain puller nut 2 in direction a or
b until the specified drive chain slack is ob-
tained.
Direction a Drive chain is tightened.
Direction Drive chain is loosened.
b
NOTE:
To maintain the proper wheel alignment, adjust
both sides evenly.
c. Tighten the wheel axle nut.
Wheel axle nut
104 Nm (10.4 mDkg)
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the wheel axle nut after tight-
ening it to the specified torque. If the groove
in the wheel axle nut is not aligned with the
cotter pin hole in the wheel axle, tighten the
nut further until they are aligned.
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