1. Check:
Bent teeth
Replace the drive
chain sprockets
as a set.

b. Correct
1. Drive chain roller
2. Drive chain sprocket
Checking the rear wheel sprocket
Refer to "CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR WHEEL SPROCKET" on page 4-15.
Checking the rear wheel drive hub
Refer to "CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE HUB" on page 4-15.
Checking the drive chain
Installing the drive chainChecking the cylinder head breather hose
1. Remove:
Left side panel
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Check:
Cylinder head breather hose "1"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Loose connection → Connect properly.
CAUTION:Make sure the cylinder head
breather hose is
routed correctly.
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Checking the primary driven gear
1. Check:
Primary driven gear "1"
Damage/wear Replace the
primary drive
gear and clutch housing as a set.
Excessive noise during operation
Replace
the primary drive gear and clutch housing as
a set.
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Checking the starter clutch
1. Check:
Starter clutch rollers "1"
Starter clutch spring caps "2"
Starter clutch springs "3"
Damage/wear Replace the starter
clutch
assembly.
2. Check:
Starter clutch idle gear
Starter clutch gear
Burrs/chips/roughness/wear Replace the
defective part(s).
3. Check:
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