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3. Rotate the rear wheel. Stop. Check the drive chain
slack. Repeat this procedure several times. Drive
chain slack should remain constant. If the chain is
slack only in certain sections, some links are
kinked or binding. Binding and kinking can
frequently be eliminated by lubrication.
20 – 30 mm
(1)
NOTE
Excessive drive chain slack may damage the bottom
of the frame or the chain could come off the
sprockets.
4. Rotate the rear wheel slowly and inspect the drive
chain and sprockets for any of the following
conditions.
(1) Drive chain
Drive Chain
• Damaged rollers
• Loose pins
• Dry or rusted links
• Kinked or binding links
• Excessive wear
• Improper adjustment
• Damaged or missing O-rings
Sprockets
• Excessively worn teeth
• Broken or damaged teeth
If the drive chain has damaged rollers, loose links or
missing o-rings, replace it. If the chain is dry or rusted,
it should be lubricated. Lubricate the chain if the links
are kinked or binding. If the problem is not solved after
lubrication, replace the chain.
If the drive chain or sprockets are excessively worn or
damaged, they should be replaced.
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