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Maintenance, Drive chain – Polaris Trail Boss 9921784 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Drive Chain

Rear Drive Chain Slack

6. Roll the ATV forward or backward

to adjust the chain slack to the
proper tension. See the illustration
for proper splice link clip opening
position.

7. Tighten the eccentric locking bolts

to 30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm) for machines
without the hitch and 45 ft. lbs. (61
Nm) for machines with a hitch.

8. Tighten the caliper mount bolt to 15

ft. lbs. (20 Nm)

9. Remove the pin punch.

10. Roll the ATV forward, checking chain tension in several places

around the chain.

Tip: The chain is adjusted correctly when the tightest portion of the chain has

approximately 3/8" (10mm) deflection.

11. Position the chain guide to allow 1/8" (3 mm) clearance and tighten

the retaining bolt to 5 ft. lbs. (7 Nm).

12. Reinstall the chain guard (if equipped).

Clip

Position