Operation Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 91
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– Shift gear to neutral.
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Pull the lower chain section with specified weight

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Guideline
Weight, chain wear measurement 15 kg (33 lb.)
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Measure the distance

of 20 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
301.6 mm (11.874 in)
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If distance

is greater than the specified measurement:
– Change the power set.
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.