Can-Am DS250 Operator's Manual - Drive Chain And Sprockets
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Push the new bulb in while turning it
clock wise to lock bulb into its socket.
Check light operation after bulb re-
placement.
Drive Chain and Sprockets
NOTICE
Check
drive
chain
for
proper adjustment and lubrication
before each use.
CAUTION Ensure the engine is
OFF and the brake lock is engaged
before checking, adjusting or lubri-
cating the drive chain.
NOTICE
Never operate this vehi-
cle with the drive chain too loose or
too tight as severe damage to the
drive components can occur.
Drive Chain and Sprocket
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 the drive chain
and adjust as necessary.
Check for damaged or missing O-rings
and rollers.
Check the sprocket axle and pinion
for distortion, excessive wear or other
damage.
V02H02Y
1
2
1. Good
2. Replace
NOTICE
Replace the chain and
sprockets together to prevent rapid
chain and sprocket wear. Install a
new retaining ring each time the en-
gine sprocket is removed.
Drive Chain Lubrication
NOTICE
Never wash the chain
with a high pressure washer or gaso-
line. Damage to the O-ring will re-
sult, causing premature wear and
drive chain failure.
Clean the side surfaces of the chain us-
ing a dry cloth.
NOTE:
Do not brush chain.
Lubricate only with an approved O-ring
chain lubricant.
Other commercial
chain lubricants may contain solvents
that could damage the O-rings.
Drive Chain Adjustment
NOTE:
Adjust the drive chain with the
driver (or an equivalent weight) seated
on the vehicle.
Select a level surface and set the trans-
mission lever to NEUTRAL.
Loosen chain tensioner lock bolts.
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