Drive Chain Slack Adjustment - Yamaha TDM850 1996 Service Manual

SHIFT PEDAL ADJUSTMENT/

DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT

2. Adjust:
S Change pedal position
Adjustment steps:
S Remove the drive sprocket cover 1 .
S Loosen both locknuts 2 .
S Turn the shift pedal link 3 in or out to obtain the
correct pedal position.
Turnning in:
Turnning out:
S Tighten both locknuts.
S Install the drive sprocket cover.
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
Before checking and/or adjusting, rotate the rear
wheel several revolutions and check slack at sev-
eral points to find the tightest point. Check and/or
adjust the chain slack with the rear wheel is in this
"tightest" position.
CAUTION:
Too little chain slack will overload the engine
and other vital parts; keep the slack within the
specified limits.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so there is
no danger of it falling over.
1. Place the motorcycle on a level place, and hold
it in an upright position.
NOTE:
Both wheels should be on the ground without a rid-
er on the motorcycle.
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INSP
ADJ
Shift pedal is raised.
Shift pedal is lowered.