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CAUTION:
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Improper drive chain slack will overload the en-
gine as well as other vital parts of the ATV and
can lead to drive chain slippage or breakage.
To prevent this from occurring, keep the drive
chain slack within the specified limits.
3. Tighten the locknuts and the axle holding nuts
to the specified torques.
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Lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or wet areas.
Service the drive chain as follows.
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Alignment marks
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(a)
(b)
(a)
(b)
Tightening torques:
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
Axle holding nut (upper):
50 Nm (5.0 m·kgf, 36 ft·lbf)
Axle holding nut (lower):
50 Nm (5.0 m·kgf, 36 ft·lbf)
