Yamaha Raptor YFM35RA Owner's Manual page 102

Drive chain slack:
25.0–35.0 mm (0.98–1.38 in)
1. Drive chain slack
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3. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as
follows.
To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Loosen the axle holding bolts.
1. Axle holding bolt (upper)
2. Axle holding bolt (lower)
3. Loosen the locknut on each side of the swing-
arm. To tighten the drive chain, turn the ad-
justing bolts in direction (a). To loosen the
drive chain, turn the adjusting bolts in direction
(b) and push the wheels forward. Turn each
adjusting bolt exactly the same amount to
maintain correct axle alignment. NOTICE: Im-
proper drive chain slack will overload the
engine as well as other vital parts of the
ATV and can lead to drive chain slippage
or breakage. To prevent this from occur-
ring, keep the drive chain slack within the
specified limits.
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