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Rieju chassis
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TENSION ADJUSTMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION CHAIN
The adjustment of the chain carries out loosening the rear axle of the wheel and screw in
or unscrew the adjacent bolts and nuts (A/F-20), always getting the same distance on both
sides of the axle.
ATTENTION: A wrong alignment of the chain and the wheel can make the chain comes
out, as well as give stability problems in the motorcycle.
To control and adjust the chain you should operate on the rear axle of the wheel, always
working in the maximum tension point of the chain.
To control the play, turn the rear wheel on several times and check the tension in diffe-
rent
places to meet the tensest point.
The motorcycle should be placed vertically with the two wheels on the floor and the loo-
seness of the chain ought to be from 20 to 35 mm (F-21).
Try not to tighten the chain excessively since it could damage the engine and the transmis-
sion; keep the chain tension within the specified limits in the following sketches:
A
20-35 mm
F-20
F-21
It is necessary a periodically cleaning and greasing of the chain. The chain is
composed of lots of pieces that work together. A correct maintenance of the
chain is required to avoid a quickly wear, so therefore, it is convenient to grease
the chain periodically, with a special oil for this purpose.
Before lubricating it is necessary to clean the chain in order to get the dirt off.
Clean with a brush or a cloth and then apply the lubricant between the lateral
plates and in all the central rollers.
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