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upset with subsequent serious injury or
death. Lubricate your chain frequently
to minimize the possibility of this kind
of damage, see p. 79 (CLEANING AND
LUBRICATION).
If the play is the same at several locations, but
is more or less than 1.38 – 1.77 in (35 – 45
mm), adjust it, see p. 79 (ADJUSTMENT).
ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the chain tension:
N
Place
the
vehicle
on
stand,see p. 59 (POSITIONING THE
VEHICLE ON THE STAND).
N
Hold the axle (1) from rotating with an
appropriate Allen wrench.
Wheel nut (2) tightening torque:
72.33 ftlb (100 Nm).
N
Loosen the nut (2) to several turns.
NOTE
In order to facilitate wheel center-
ing, numbered reference marks are provid-
ed on the swinging arm, which correspond
with marks on the adjusters (3) and (4).
These marks may be seen through the
slots (5) and (6).
N
Adjust the left (3) and right (4) tension
adjusters to obtain the appropriate chain
play, ensuring that the slot (5) and (6) co-
incide with the same reference marks on
each side of your vehicle.
N
Hold the axle (1) from rotating with an
appropriate Allen wrench.
N
Tighten the nut (2).
Wheel nut (2) tightening torque:
72.33 ftlb (100 Nm).
N
Check the chain play again, see p. 78
(CHECKING THE PLAY).
CHECKING THE WEAR OF THE CHAIN
AND SPROCKETS
In addition to the check, see p. 78 (CHECK-
ING THE PLAY), inspect the chain and
sprockets to make sure that there are no:
– damaged rollers; – loose pins; – dry,
rusty, crushed or seized links; – exces-
sive wear; – missing "O" rings; – sprock-
et or teeth excessively worn or damaged.
You may check the wear of the chain and
sprocket by grasping the chain where it con-
tacts the rear sprocket, and pulling it away
the
center
from the sprocket as far as you can. If you
are able to pull the chain far enough away
from the sprocket so that you can see light
between the side plates of the chain and the
sprocket teeth, the chain and sprocket are
worn out and should be replaced.
NOTE
Always replace both sprockets
and the chain when any of these compo-
nents are replaced.
If chain rollers are damaged, the pins
and/or the O rings are loose or missing,
both sprockets as well as the chain
must be replaced.
Lubricate the chain frequently, especial-
ly if it displays any rust or if it is dry to
the touch. If, after lubricating the chain,
it still has links which cannot be turned
easily, the chain must be replaced.
N
Finally, check the wear of the rear fork
protection shoe.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
CAUTION
The drive chain is provided with O rings
among the links, in order to keep the
grease inside them.
Carry out chain adjustment, lubrication,
cleaning and replacement with great
care. Remember to keep your fingers
clear of the chain and sprocket.
Never wash the chain with water jets,
steam jets, high-pressure water jets and
highly inflammable solvents.
N
Wash the chain with a non-flammable
solvent. If your chain rusts quickly, lubri-
cate it more often.
Lubricate the chain every 312 mi (500 km)
or whenever it appears dry.
After washing the chain and letting it dry,
lubricate it exclusively with spray grease
for chains provided with sealing rings, see
p. 104 (LUBRICANT CHART).
CAUTION
Make sure that the chain lubricant you
use is appropriate for "O" ring chains.
There are some lubricants available
which contain substances which will
destroy the "O" rings in your chain.
If you have any question, contact your
Local
Dealer.
NOTE
Do not use the vehicle immedi-
ately after lubricating the chain, give the lu-
bricant a chance to dry, otherwise the
chain will spray the lubricant all over you
and your vehicle.
use and maintenance Pegaso 650
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79
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