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83. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as
follows.
To adjust the drive chain slack 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Loosen the rear wheel axle pinch bolts.
3. Insert a rod of a diameter of 8 mm (0.3 in) and a length of 10 cm (4 in) into one of the holes in
the drive chain tensioner as shown.
TIPA rod can be obtained at a Yamaha dealer to make
this adjustment. 4. Shift the transmission into neutral.
5. To tighten the drive chain, push the ATVbackward. To loosen the drive chain, push
the ATV forward. NOTICE: Improper drive
chain slack will overload the engine as well
as other vital parts of the ATV and can lead
to drive chain slippage or breakage. To
1. Drive chain slack
1
1. Rear wheel axle pinch bolt
2. Rod
3. Drive chain tensioner
4. Hole
3
4
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