2009 Arctic Cat 150 ATV Service Manual, Page 14Get this manual
ADJUSTING TENSION
Drive Chain
Drive chain condition and adjustment should be inspected each day before the ATV is operatedAlways follow the following guidelines for inspecting and servicing the drive chain
1Loosen the four cap screws (1) on the axle housing; then loosen the nuts (2) on the adjuster bolt
! WARNING
Failure to inspect and maintain the drive chain can be hazardousOperating the ATV with the drive chain in poor condition or improperly adjusted can cause an accident resulting in possible injury
INSPECTING Inspect the drive chain for any of the following conditionsALoose pinsBLoose or cracked rollersCDry or rusted linksDKinked or binding linksEExcessive wearThe presence of any of the conditions requires drive chain replacementNOTE: If the drive chain is worn or damaged, the sprockets may also be worn or damagedInspect the sprockets for worn, broken, or damaged teethAlways inspect the sprockets when new drive chain is being installed