2012 Polaris Outlaw 90 Owners Manual - Page 141

2012 Polaris Outlaw 90 Manual

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Maintenance Drive Chain Slack 1. Check the amount of chain slack by moving the vehicle slightly forward to gain slack at the top side of the chain. 2. Collapse the suspension with an adjustable (buckle type) trailer tiedown strap. Fasten the strap around the axle and rear bumper tube. 3. Tighten the strap until a straight line can be drawn from the rear axle to the Strap gearcase output shaft intersecting the swing arm pivot. This establishes the Chain tightest chain position. Tensioner 4. Pull down on the chain tensioner to move it out of the way, then measure chain slack. It should have 1/4"-1/2" (6-12 mm) deflection. 5. If the chain needs adjustment, use the procedure on page 139. 138

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138
Maintenance
Drive Chain Slack
1.
Check the amount of chain slack by
moving the vehicle slightly forward to
gain slack at the top side of the chain.
2.
Collapse the suspension with an
adjustable (buckle type) trailer tie-
down strap. Fasten the strap around
the axle and rear bumper tube.
3.
Tighten the strap until a straight line
can be drawn from the rear axle to the
gearcase output shaft intersecting the
swing arm pivot. This establishes the
tightest chain position.
4.
Pull down on the chain tensioner to
move it out of the way, then measure
chain slack. It should have 1/4"-1/2" (6-12 mm) deflection.
5.
If the chain needs adjustment, use the procedure on page 139.
Strap
Chain
Tensioner