Chain tensioner

[IZZ]

Am I understanding the manual right on this?
Tighten the chain tensioner adjusting bolt to 15ftlbs?

[Master of Faster]

Don't think so. Just let the spring set the tension, then butt the bolt into the adjuster and maybe give it an 1/8th turn or so. Maybe the 15 lb. ft. is for the jam nut that hold the tension bolt tight? I think 15 lb ft would be too much tension on that chain.

[mark the shark]

Master of Faster is right. The bolt itself should only be finger tight, maybe just a little tweak after that. Then tighten the nut. I think the 15ft/lbs. you see is referring to the torque when you bolt the drive chain housing to the frame of the sled, page 4-21 of my '93 manual.
Shark

[vmax4rules]

:agree:

[IZZ]

Yep, you guys are right, Ive been goin over the manual: I found it on the bottom of page 2-20.

Thanks for the help, (Ill have to go loosen that up now) oops!