2010 Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS Owners Manual - Page 152
2010 Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS Manual
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Maintenance Chain Tension CAUTION! Never adjust or operate the vehicle with the rear drive chain too loose or too tight. Severe damage to the transmission and drive components can result. Check the amount of chain slack by moving the vehicle slightly forward to remove slack at the top side of the chain. At the center point of the top side of the chain there should be 1/4"-3/8" (6-9 mm) deflection. Use the following procedure if the chain needs adjustment. TIP: The chain has a press-on master link. A chain tool must be used if it's necessary to remove the chain for service. 1. Loosen the upper and lower pivot mounting bolts (1). 2. Thread the chain adjusting bolt (2) inward or outward to adjust chain slack to the proper dimension. 148
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148
Maintenance
Chain Tension
CAUTION!
Never adjust or operate the vehicle with the rear drive chain too loose or too tight. Severe
damage to the transmission and drive components can result.
Check the amount of chain slack by moving the vehicle
slightly forward to remove slack at the top side of the
chain. At the center point of the top side of the chain
there should be 1/4"-3/8" (6-9 mm) deflection.
Use the following procedure if the chain needs adjust-
ment.
TIP:
The chain has a press-on master link. A chain tool must
be used if it's necessary to remove the chain for service.
1.
Loosen the upper and lower pivot mounting bolts (1).
2.
Thread the chain adjusting bolt (2) inward or outward to adjust chain slack to the proper
dimension.