Benelli TRK 502 Service Station Manual

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FRAME/TRANSMISSION CHAIN
ADJUSTMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION CHAIN
NOTE:__________________________________________
When the engine is running, do not check or adjust the trans-
mission chain.
NOTE:__________________________________________
Check the transmission chain slackness in the most taut
point.
WARNING
If the chain is too taut, there may be an overload of the en-
gine or other vital parts, while , if it is too slack, it may jump
out and damage the swing arm bracket or cause an accident.
Therefore, it is advisable to keep the chain slackness within
the specifi ed range.
Park:
• the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Prop the motorcycle on suitable supports so that it cannot
fall and the rear wheel is raised.
• Rotate the rear wheel several times and determine its tight-
est position.
Check:
• the slackness of transmission chain. If outside specifi ca-
tions, adjust Fig. A.
Transmission chain slack-
ness
10-15 mm
Adjust:
• slackness of transmission chain Fig. B
If the chain tension is not correct, adjust it as follows.
• Loosen the wheel axle nut on the left side of the swing arm.
• To tension the transmission chain, turn the tension adjust-
ment bolt on each side of the swing arm (counter-clockwise).
• To loosen the transmission chain, turn the tension adjust-
ment bolt clockwise and push the rear wheel forwards.
• After adjustment, tighten the wheel axle nut to the following
torque:
T
.
R
.
Torque 80 N*m
WARNING
If the chain is too taut, there may be an overload of the en-
gine or other vital parts, while , if it is too slack, it may jump
out and damage the suspension arm or cause an accident.
Therefore, it is advisable to keep the chain slackness within
the specifi ed range.
The gap on the right side must correspond to the 8th notch
on the swing arm “D”, while for the left side, to the 5th notch
on the swing arm “E” Fig. C.
A
10-15 mm
B
Lock nut
Wheel pin
Adjusting screw
C
“D”
E
Right side
Left side
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Benelli TRK 502 Specifications

General

Brand	Benelli
Model	TRK 502
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English