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DRIVE
C
HAIN
AO/USTMENT
The
tension of the drive
chain
w,
I1
have
considerable ellect
on
the
trans-
mission
of
power from
th
e
engine
10
the rear wheel and on the life of the
cha
in
itself.
Therefore,
the
chain
shou
ld always be maintained
al
the
proper
slack,
in
oth
er words.
not
too
ligh
t
and no
t
too loose.
Whenever adjustment
is
made,
make
it
habit to lubricate the chain
with
engine
oil.
1.
The maximum
amount
of
the dnv<:: c hain
slack
is
measured by pressing
the chain
up
and
down at
Ihe
midpoint between
the
sprockets.
The
maximum
slack of
the
chain
should be
0.4
-
0.8
in.
(10
-
20 mm)
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ch,1111
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