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Tighten drive chain Yamaha raptor 350?

To tighten the drive chain on a Yamaha Raptor 350, follow these steps:

1. Gather the necessary tools.

- 14mm wrench

- 12mm wrench

- Flat-head screwdriver

- Chain adjustment block

2. Prepare the Raptor 350.

- Park the Raptor 350 on a flat surface.

- Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down.

- Shift the transmission into neutral.

3. Locate the chain adjuster blocks.

- There are two chain adjuster blocks located on the rear swingarm, one on each side.

4. Loosen the locknuts.

- Use the 14mm wrench to loosen the locknuts on both chain adjuster blocks.

5. Adjust the chain tension.

- Use the 12mm wrench to turn the chain adjuster blocks clockwise to tighten the chain.

- The proper chain tension is 10-15 mm (0.39-0.59 inches) of slack.

- Measure the chain tension at the center of the bottom run of the chain.

6. Tighten the locknuts.

- Use the 14mm wrench to tighten the locknuts on both chain adjuster blocks.

- Make sure the locknuts are tight enough to prevent the chain adjuster blocks from moving.

7. Check the chain alignment.

- Use a flat-head screwdriver to check the alignment of the chain with the front and rear sprockets.

- The chain should run straight and true.

8. Test the Raptor 350.

- Start the engine and test the Raptor 350 to ensure that the chain tension is correct.

- Listen for any unusual noises from the chain or transmission.

9. Repeat if necessary.

- If the chain is still not properly tensioned, repeat steps 4-7.