Adjusting The Tension Of The Chain

Fig 1: Tightening Tensioner Strap Until It Is Fully Tensioner Between Housing & Mounting Arm

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• Tighten the tensioner strap until it is fully tensioned between the housing and the mounting arm. The quick-tensioner locks the strap in the tensioned positioned.
  NOTE:

  The inset picture shows the correct strap tension.

Fig 2: Threading End Of Tensioner Strap Through Girdle & Through Housing Following Markings

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• Thread the end of the tensioner strap through the girdle (A) and through the housing following the markings.

Fig 3: View Of Close Lever

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• Close the lever.

Fig 4: Pressing Safety Catches To Locked Position

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• Press the safety catches to the locked position.

Fig 5: Drive Forward Or Backwards Carefully So That Chains Pulls Itself Up Onto Wheel

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• Drive forward or backwards carefully so that the chains pulls itself up onto the wheel.
  NOTE:

  If installing when on an incline; drive downwards if possible.

Fig 6: Check Tension Of Tensioner Strap

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The tensioner strap must be tensioned when the chain net is in place.

• Check the tension of the tensioner strap. If the tensioner strap is still loose, tighten it further.