Owner's manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 84

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400409-10

– Shift into neutral; pull the lower chain section with specified weight .

Guideline

Weight of chain wear measurement 15 kg (33 lb.)

– Measure distance  of 18 chain links in the lower chain section.

Info

Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at differ-

ent chain positions.

Maximum distance  at the longest

chain section

272 mm (10.71 in)

» If distance  is greater than the specified measurement:

–

Replace the chain. x

Info

When the chain is replaced, the rear sprocket and engine sprocket

should also be changed.

New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.

For safety reasons, the chain has no chain joint.

400925-01

– Check the chain sliding guard for wear.

» If the chain sliding guard is worn:

–

Replace the chain sliding guard. x

– Check that the chain sliding guard is firmly seated.

» If the chain sliding guard is loose:

– Tighten the chain sliding guard.