Husqvarna FC 450 2014 Repair Manual page 101

WHEELS
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Pull at the top part of the chain with the specified weight 6).
I Guideline
Weight, chain wear measurement
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Measure distance G) of 18 chain rollers on the lower chain section.
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Chains do not always wear evenly, which is why the measurement should
be repeated at several locations on the chain.
Maximum distance G) on the longest
part of the chain
If the distance G) is larger than the specified length:
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Change the drivetrain kit. ('r p. 1 01)
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Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
If the lower edge of the chain pin is at the level of or below the chain sliding
guard:
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Change the chain sliding guard.
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Check that the chain sliding guard is firmly seated.
If the chain sliding guard is loose:
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Tighten the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Screw, chain sliding
guard
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Check the chain sliding piece for wear.
If the lower edge of the chain pin is at the level of or below the chain sliding
piece:
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Change the chain sliding piece.
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Check that the chain sliding piece is firmly seated.
If the chain sliding piece is loose:
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Tighten the chain sliding piece.
Guideline
Screw, chain sliding piece
110 ... 15 kg (22 ... 33 lb.)
272 mm (1 0. 71 in)
Info
When a new chain is mounted, the rear sprocket and engine
sprocket should be changed as well.
New chains wear more rapidly on old, worn rear sprockets and
engine sprockets.
M6 6Nm Loctite 243
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(4.4 lbf ft)
MS
15 Nm
(11 .1 lbf ft)
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