Page 18 - NSU Supermax Owner's Manual

The Four-Speed Gear Box 'Primary and final D~jves
is built in unit with the engine. The gear p'lnlons are in
constant mesh, and are engaged by dogs. The foot­ , Gearbox - Rear wheel '
change lever and the folding kick-starter are on the The final dri:e' is by meall's of a .rolle~ chain which runs
left-hand side of the machine. in 'a dust-pr90f casing, and ,the tension of ,which can be
adjusted by a pair of cams 0n the ends of the rear
The Gearbox is lubricated . forks. A rubber shock absorber is also incorporated in
this drive:
by oil thrown off from crankshaft.
Primary and Final Drives
Engine - Gear box
Helical gears .running in an oil bath transmit the power
from the engine to the clutch through an intermediate
pinion and a rubber shock absorber.

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Chassis
the pressed~steel Fr~me
h'as the engine mounted 01) its rear section. In addition
the top of the Gylin'der head is connected to the frame.
. A central stand with c'urved feet serves to su'pport the
, machine.
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