How do you tighten the chain on a Polaris?

How do you tighten the chain on a Polaris?

How to Tighten the Chain on a Polaris

1. Park your ATV on level ground and shut off the engine.
2. Loosen the two clamp bolts on each side at the back of the ATV.
3. Turn the bearing housing downward — the chain should begin to be taut.
4. Tighten the two rear swing arm clamp bolts to pull the rear axle backward.

How do you tighten the chain on a Polaris Sportsman 500 6×6?

Front Drive Chain Adjustment

1. Loosen chain guide.
2. Loosen two eccentric locking.
3. Loosen caliper mount bolts.
4. Insert a pin punch through the.
5. Roll the vehicle ahead or back.
6. Tighten caliper mount bolts 10-12 ft.
7. Tighten the eccentric locking bolts to 45 ft.
8. Confirm correct tension by rolling the 6×6 forward, checking chain.

How do you tighten the chain on a Polaris 90?

Drive Chain Slack Adjustment

1. Loosen the four rear housing mount bolts.
2. Loosen the chain adjuster lock nut.
3. Turn the chain adjuster clockwise to 1/4″-1/2″ (6-12 mm) deflection.
4. Tighten the chain adjuster lock nut to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm). Hold the adjuster stud securely while.
5. Tighten the four rear housing mount bolts to 43.

How tight should a four wheeler chain be?

Stack three fingers on top of one another and place them behind the chain slider. With the chain draped across the top of your index finger, it should be taut overall. Anything looser or tighter calls for adjustment.

What happens if your ATV chain is too tight?

Loosening an ATV Chain An ATV chain that is too tight can wear out sprockets prematurely. If the chain doesn’t give much when you press down on it, it needs more slack. You can also use your hands as a preemptive measurement tool before every ride.

How tight should a 4 wheeler chain be?

How tight should the chain be on a four wheeler?

Pretty much that, you just take a chance of breaking your chain. It needs about a 1/2″ of play with the rider seated on the bike. That should allow the chain enough slack to not break.