Can-Am DS250 - Manual (Page 115)

DRIVE TRAIN
Drive Chain
Adjust and lubricate drive chain before
each use.
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WARNING
Place ignition switch to the OFF po-
sition before checking, adjusting
or lubricating the drive chain.
CAUTION: Never operate this vehi-
cle with the drive chain too loose or
too tight as severe damage to the
drive components can occur.
Inspection
This vehicle is equipped with O-ring
sealed permanently greased pins and
rollers. Before operating the vehicle,
always inspect the drive chain.
Check the free play of drive chain and
adjust if necessary.
Check for damage or missing O-ring or
rollers.
Cleaning and Lubrication
CAUTION: Never wash the chain
with a high pressure washer or
gasoline.
Damage to the O-ring
will result, causing premature wear
and drive chain failure.
Clean the side surfaces of the chain
with a dry cloth.
NOTE: Do not brush chain.
Lubricate only with an approved O-ring
chain lubricant.
Other commercial
chain lubricants may contain solvent
which could damage the O-rings.
Adjustment
NOTE: Never adjust drive chain with
the driver seated on the vehicle. Re-
move all load on vehicle.
Select a level surface and set trans-
mission to NEUTRAL.
Loosen chain tensioner lock bolts and
caliper support bolt.
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TYPICAL
1. Chain tensioner lock bolts
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1. Caliper support bolt
Insert adjuster lock through sprocket
hub and into chain tensioner.
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