1. Measure:
a. Measure the length "a" between the inner sides of the pins and the length "b" between the outer sides of the pins on a 15-link section of the drive chain as shown in the illustration.
b. Calculate the length "c" of the 15-link section of the drive chain using the following formula.
Drive chain 15-link section length "c" = (length "a" between pin inner sides + length "b" between pin outer sides)/2
NOTE:
2. Clean:
a. Wipe the drive chain with a clean cloth.
b. Put the drive chain in kerosene and remove any remaining dirt.
c. Remove the drive chain from the kerosene and completely dry it.
CAUTION:
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3. Check:
Cracks Replace the drive
chain.
4. Lubricate:
Checking the front wheel
1. Check:
Front wheel axle
Roll the wheel axle on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent wheel
axle.
2. Check:
Tire
Front wheel
Damage/wear → Replace.
Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" on page
3-23 and "CHECKING TH ...
Checking the radiator
1. Check:
Radiator fins
obstruction clean.
Apply compressed air to the rear of the radiator.
Damage repair or replace.
NOTE:
Straighten any flattened fins with a thin, flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Check:
Radiator hoses
Cracks/damage Replace.
3. Measure:
Radiator cap ...
Removing the cylinder head
1. Align:
"I" mark "a" on the generator rotor
(with the stationary pointer "b" on the generator
cover)
a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise.
b. When the piston is at TDC on the compression
stroke, align the "I" mark "c" on the camshaft
sprocket with the mark "d" on the
cylinder h ...