What's the grinding/poppling noise in my Max IV?

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Tim White (Forester) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I'm a new owner of an 1998 Max IV w/16 hp B&S. I notice a popping or grinding noise like a chain is slipping when I turn. I've adjusted the chains, and oiled them. It looks like they are nearly out of adjustment. The rear adjusters have trouble staying tight against the chain, I finally think I got them tight enough now. I've had to replace a bent front axle. Got a machine shop to make a solid one. Not too hard to put on. Any suggestions on these noises??? What's the opinion on removing links vs. replacing chains? I've read a bunch of discussion so far.
These things are fun. Is there anything I need to do to prevent them from leaking when in water (besides put the plugs in)?

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By david berger (Davidrrrd) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

tim sounds like the chain is streched too much, you can count the # of linke to determin if a link had already bin removed by the previose owner.
if its streached too much it wil not fit the sprokets right under a load and premiturly where the sprokets out.
cheeper too reaplace worn chain.

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Tim White (Forester) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

David,
How many links should there be? It sounds like it is coming from the rear chains, primary I suppose.

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By david berger (Davidrrrd) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

tim you need to fix your profile page dude,
as for # of links i have a maxII,
im not shure on a maxIV,the factory can help,
you can call RI at : 1-800-255-2511
you might need your serial #


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