Huslter Axle install

[Heg155]

Should I push my axle in as far as I can or is there some sort of "stop" built into the axle to prevent it from going in to far? Hope that make sense. Model 900

Thanks
Les
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[racerone3]

if the sprockets bolt through the axles, then your sprocket alignment will determine how far in your axles need to go. put it together without locking the axles down, run all your chain, and get everything lined up. then lock your axles down.

[Heg155]

Thanks racerone it's been driving me crazy.
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[racerone3]

no problem, i remember scratching my head for a while on the same subject the first time i put one of these machines together.

[brushcutter]

Should I push my axle in as far as I can or is there some sort of "stop" built into the axle to prevent it from going in to far? Hope that make sense. Model 900

Thanks
Les

You will save yourself some frustration if you start from the transmission first. I like to put the chain on and get it all lined up to the center axle, then work the others out after, keep in mind you may not be able to get them exactly in line, get them as close as possible(some of mine are just under 1/2 hole off) but on the longer chains this is not as critical as it would be on the shorter transmission chains. After you get all the chains on, roll the axles and listen for popping, if you hear any, then chances are you have one out of line. This test should be repeated after you get the engine in and running, before you drive it. Don't gas it too hard for this test, just enough to roll them around. If everything is lined up right then you should hear no popping/snapping noises.

Here is a link dealing with chain tension that may also help if you read it:

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/hustler-atvs/11735-chains-getting-tight-then-slack-wheels-turn.html

[Heg155]

brushcutter,

When you say your chains are "1/2 hole off" what do you mean?
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[brushcutter]

The hole in the sleeve and the hole in the axle are a little less than half their diameters out of perfect allignment. But that is as close as they can be gotten to perfectly lined up, not all are this way only a couple. This is why you need to start with the transmission chains first. If you just go to stabbing the front or rear first, there is a possibility that your transmission chains will not line up when you get to them. Somewhere in my posts I explain how I let the sleeves find where they "want" to be, I'll try to find it later.