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94. To tighten the drive chain, turn the drive chain
slack adjusting nut in direction (a). To loosen
the drive chain, turn the adjusting nut in direc-
tion (b) and push the rear wheels forward.
NOTICE: Improper 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 occurring, keep the drive chain
slack within the specified limits.
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5. Tighten the locknut, and then the bolts and nuts to their specified torques.
6. Adjust the rear brake lever free play. (See page 9-24.)
EBU24886Lubricating the drive chainThe drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
chart, otherwise it will quickly wear out, especially
when riding in dusty or wet areas. Service the
drive chain as follows.NOTICEECB00562The drive chain must be lubricated after wash-
ing the ATV or riding in the rain or wet areas.
Tightening torques:Locknut:22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lb·ft)
Bolt: 45 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 33 lb·ft)
Nut: 54 N·m (5.4 kgf·m, 40 lb·ft)
1. O-ring
1
1
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93. Elevate the ATV and place a suitable stand
under the frame.
4. Remove the bolts from the wheel.
5. Remove the wheel.
EBU34042Installing a wheel1. Install the wheel with the arrow mark pointing in the forward rotating direction of the wheel,
and then install the wheel bolts. 2. Lower the ATV to the ground.
3. Tighten the wheel bolts to the specified
torques.1. Wheel bolt
1
1
1. Arrow mark
2. Forward rotating direction
3. Wheel boltTightening torquesWFront wheel boltW45 N
