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3. Rotate the rear wheel. Stop. Check the drive chain
slack. Repeat this procedure several times. Drive
chain slack should remain constant. If the chain is
slack only in certain sections, some links are
kinked and binding. Binding and kinking can
frequently be eliminated by lubrication.
4. Check for drive chain guide (2) wear. If the guide
recess reaches the wear limit (3), the guide must be
replaced.
Maximum recess depth: 3 mm (0.12 in)
(3) (2)
(2) Drive chain guide
(3) Wear limit
5. Rotate the rear wheel. Stop and place it on its side
stand. Inspect the drive chain and sprockets for any
of the following conditions:
DRIVE CHAIN
* Damaged rollers
* Loose pins
* Dry or rusted links
* Kinked or binding links
* Excessive wear
* Improper adjustment
* Damaged or missing O-rings
SPROCKETS
* Excessively worn teeth
* Broken or damaged teeth
A drive chain with damaged rollers, loose pins, or
missing O-rings must be replaced. A chain which
appears dry, or shows signs of rust, requires
supplementary lubrication. Kinked or binding links
should be thoroughly lubricated and worked free.
If links cannot be freed, the chain must be replaced.
Damaged sprocket
teeth
Replace
Normal sprocket teeth
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Worn sprocket
teeth
Replace
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