chain tension??

[stocksucks!!]

how do i adjust the chain tension on a 2012 rmk pro?
i know where the adjuster and jam nut are but how tight do i go?
do i pull the chaincase cover off?
or is it just by feel?

thank you for any help. i am at 606 miles now

 

[skippy]

1-Rotate the driven clutch counter clockwise and lock the parking brake, this takes all the slack out of the chain.
2-loosen the jam nut
3-finger tighten the adjuster bolt till you can no longer turn it by hand anymore, then back it off a quarter turn.
4-tighten the jam nut back up while holding the adjuster bolt
5-release brake
6-Also check your chain case oil level. Fill it up till it starts flowing out the fill hole.

 

[stocksucks!!]

so no one on here knows what i should do for adjusting the tension?

 

[skippy]

so no one on here knows what i should do for adjusting the tension?

Are you blind? Just kidding!

 

[skippy]

I just noticed you had 600 miles on your sled. You might want to take a look inside and inspect how your chain and gears look... If you never tightened the chain before you might have some unwanted case rubbing or premature chain,sprocket wear... I would pop the cover off and take a look sometime soon. Later

 

[stocksucks!!]

thank you for the help i will check that out tonight

 

[crf118r]

I thought the service interval on that was 500 miles? 600 is close enough for me if so...

 

[Hrt Offroad]

how do i adjust the chain tension on a 2012 rmk pro?
i know where the adjuster and jam nut are but how tight do i go?
do i pull the chaincase cover off?
or is it just by feel?

thank you for any help. i am at 606 miles now

FYI...All of this information and a guideline for maintenance schedules are in the owners manual as well. If you can't find your manual...it is also available online through the Polaris Industries website.

 

[Creek Chub]

More FYI, the manual recommends that the chain case tension be checked before each long ride or at least weekly. The maint chart says 500 mi.