Checking The Chain Tension; Adjusting The Chain Tension - Husqvarna TE 125 EU Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
12.37

Checking the chain tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
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If the chain is too taut, the components of the secondary power transmission (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bearings
in the transmission and in the rear wheel) will be under additional load. In addition to premature wear, this can cause the chain
or the countershaft of the transmission to break in extreme cases. If the chain is too loose, however, it may fall off the engine
sprocket or rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Ensure that the chain tension is correct and adjust
it if necessary.
12.38

Adjusting the chain tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
–
If the chain is too taut, the components of the secondary power transmission (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bearings
in the transmission and in the rear wheel) will be under additional load. In addition to premature wear, this can cause the chain
or the countershaft of the transmission to break in extreme cases. If the chain is too loose, however, it may fall off the engine
sprocket or rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Ensure that the chain tension is correct and adjust
it if necessary.
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Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
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Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
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Press the chain upward at the end of the chain sliding piece and determine chain
tension
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Info
The lower chain section
Because chain wear is not always even, repeat this measurement at different
chain positions.
Chain tension
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» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Check the chain tension. (
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must be taut.
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