2022 Kawasaki KFX 90 ATV Drive Chain
Drive Chain
Drive chain slack check:
Inspect the drive chain while all tires are touching the ground. Check the slack at the position shown in the figure. The normal vertical deflection is approximately 10 20 mm (0.4 0.8 im). If the deflection exceeds 20 mm (0.8 im), adjust the chain slack.
A. 10-20 mm (0.4- 0.8 im).
Drive chain slack adjustment:
- Loosen the upper and lower axle holding bolts.
Hub stopper nut- Axle holding bolt x 4
- Turn the adjusting nut to decrease or increase chain slack.
Adjust nut
- Retighten the upper and lower axle holding bolts.
Tightening torque:
Axle holding bolts (upper): 70 N.m (7.0 kgf•m, 48 ft•lb)
NOTICE
Too little chain slack will overload the engine and other important parts. Keep the slack within the specified limit.
Drive chain cleaning and lubrication:
Lubrication is necessary after riding through rain or on wet roads, or any time that the chain appears dry. use a lubricant for sealed chains to prevent deterioration Of chain seals. If the chain is especially dirty, clean it using a cleaner for sealed chains following the instructions supplied by the chain cleaner manufacturer. Apply lubricant to the sides of the rollers so that it will penetrate to the rollers and bushings.
- Apply lubricant to the seals so that the seals will be coated with lubricant. Wipe off any excess lubricant.
Wipe off any lubricant that gets on the tire surface.