ADJUSTING THE REVERSE CONTROL CABLE/ ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK
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2. Adjust: • reverse knob free play ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼
a. Pull the boots 1 and 2 off. b. Loosen the locknut 3. c. Turn the adjusting nut 4 until the reverse control cable 5 is taut or the length a is 33 mm (1.30 in). NOTE: Be sure to hold the reverse shift lever 6 when make this adjustment so that it does not move.
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d. Tighten the locknut 3. e. Pull the boots 1 and 2 in. ▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲
a ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK NOTE: Measure the drive chain slack halfway between the drive axle and the rear axle. CAUTION: A drive chain that is too tight will overload the engine and other vital parts, and one that is too loose can skip and damage the swingarm or cause an accident. Therefore, keep the drive chain slack within the specified limits.
a 1. Measure: • drive chain slack a Out of specification → Adjust. Drive chain slack 25 ~ 35 mm (0.98 ~ 1.38 in)
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