Owner's Manual 2011 CR/WR/XC 125/150 - Husqvarna

CHECKING THE WEAR OF CHAIN, PINION ANDSPROCKETProceed as follows:- fully stretch the chain with the adjusting screws.- mark 20 chain links.- measure the distance “A” between 1st pin center and 21 stpin center.STANDARDWEARLIMIT317,5 mm 323 mm(12,5 in) (12,72 in)Check the pinion damages or wear and replace it should thewear degree be as the one shown in figure.Remove the wheel and check the wear of the rear sproket teeth.The below figure shows the outline of teeth in normal and excessivewear. Should the sprocket be badly worn out, replace it byloosening the six fastening screws to the hub.WARNING*: Misalignment of the wheel willresult in abnormal wear and may result inan unsafe riding condition.Note*: In muddy and wet conditions, mudsticks to the chain and sprockets resultingin an overtight chain. The pinion, the chain,and the rear sprocket wheel wear increaseswhen running on muddy ground.LUBRICATING THE CHAINLubricate the chain following these instructions.WARNING * : Never use grease to lubricatethe chain. Grease helps to accumulate dustand mud, which act as abrasive and hepl torapidly wear out the chain, the sprocket, andthe crown.Disassembling and cleaningWhen particularly dirty, remove and clean the chain beforelubrication.Work as follows:1 - Set a stand or a block under the engine and see that the rearwheel is lifted from the ground.Remove: screws (1), transmission sprocket guard (2), clip(3), master link (4) and transmission chain (5);To reassemble, reverse the above procedure.Normal consumptionExcessive consumption34