Polaris Offroad Vehicle - Manual (Page 131)

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MAINTENANCE
Adjustment Procedure (cont.)
5. Tighten eccentric clamp bolts to 45 ft. lbs. (6.21 kg/m). Check chain tension.
Gen II and III Models
1. Remove cotter pin and washer connecting brake pedal linkage to caliper actu-
ating arm. Remove linkage from arm.
2. Remove right front fender mud flap foot board attaching hardware.
3. Remove center chain guard attaching hardware. Press brake pedal downward
and remove guard.
4. Remove forward chain guard attaching bolts and guard.
5. Loosen center chain eccentric clamp bolts (A)
6. Rotate vehicle forward or rearward until a sprocket hole aligns with hole pro-
vided in eccentric.
7. Insert a large punch or screwdriver through gear and into eccentric hole. Ro-
tate vehicle rearward to tighten chain. Chain deflection should be 1/4″-1/2″
(.6-1.3 cm) with 18 lbs. (8.3 kg) of force at center of chain.
8. Tighten eccentric clamp bolts to 45 ft. lbs. (6.21 kg/m). Check chain tension.
9. Loosen forward chain eccentric clamp bolt (B). Install punch in front sprocket
as described previously and adjust chain to 1/4″-1/2″ (.6-1.3 cm) deflection with
18 lbs. (8 kg) of force at center of chain.
10. Tighten forward eccentric clamp bolt to 45 ft. lbs. (6.21 kg/m). When this bolt
is tightened the chain deflection may change slightly. Check deflection and ad-
just again if needed.