14. REAR WHEEL/SWING ARM/
HYDRAULIC BRAKE ATV 50
DRIVE CHAIN INSPECTION
Remove rear wheels, rear hub (with rear
axle) and swing arm.
Refer to the "REAR WHEEL
REMOVAL" and "SWING ARM
REMOVAL" section.
Remove right foot board.
Remove the drive sprocket.
Remove the drive chain.
Inspect the drive chain stiffness.
Clean and lubricate or replace if stiff.
Inspect the drive sprocket and the driven
sprocket.
Replace sprocket if more than 1/4 teeth
wear or bent teeth.
CLEAN
Place it in kerosene, and brush off as much
dirt as possible. Then remove the chain
from the kerosene and dry the chain.
O-ring
This machine has a drive chain with
small rubber O-rings between the chain
plates. Steam cleaning, high-pressure
washes, and certain solvent can
damage these O-rings. Use only
kerosene to clean the drive chain.
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