Baja Motorsports DR150 Operator's Manual - Manuel (Page 18)

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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING DRIVE CHAIN
The drive chain should be cleaned, lubricated, and inspected
every time you ride the dirt bike.
WARNING:
Always inspect the drive chain tension before you ride
the dirt bike. Too much slack could allow the drive chain
to come off the sprockets, which could cause an accident
resulting in serious personal injury or cause serious dam-
age to the dirt bike.
Cleaning the drive chain:

Wash the drive chain with an approved chain cleaner.
 Dry the chain, then lubricate with chain lubricant or the
equivalent.
INSPECTING DRIVE CHAIN/SPROCKETS
The condition of the drive chain should be checked before
riding. Always follow the guidelines below for inspecting and
servicing the chain.
WARNING:
Always inspect the drive chain before riding the dirt bike.
Failure to maintain the drive chain properly and/or riding
with the chain in poor condition could lead to an accident
resulting in serious personal injury.
Inspecting the drive chain:
When inspecting the drive chain, look for the following:

Loose pins
 Damaged rollers
 Dry or rusted links
 Kinked or binding links
 Excessive wear
If you find anything wrong with the drive chain, solve the
problem by repairing or replacing the chain. If necessary,
consult your local authorized service center.
Inspecting the sprockets:
A worn chain can have an adverse affect on the sprockets,
therefore any time you find damage to the drive chain, you
should also check the front and rear sprockets. When inspect-
ing the sprockets, look for the following:

Excessively worn teeth
 Broken or damaged teeth
 Loose sprocket mounting nuts
If you find anything wrong with the sprockets, consult your
local authorized service center.
GOOD WORN