Checking For Chain Dirt Accumulation; Cleaning The Chain; Checking The Chain Tension - KTM 530 EXC Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking for chain dirt accumulation

9.41

Cleaning the chain

9.42
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the tires reduces their grip.
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Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
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Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Chain cleaner ( p. 98)
Offroad chain spray (

Checking the chain tension

9.43
Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
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If the chain tension is too high, the components of the secondary power train (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bear-
ings in transmission and rear wheel) are under additional load. Apart from premature wear, in extreme cases the chain can
rupture or the countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it can fall off the engine
sprocket or the rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Check for correct chain tension and adjust if
necessary.
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Push bellows
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Install the fuel tank.
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Check play in the gas Bowden cable. (
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Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
» If the chain is very dirty:
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800012-10
p. 98)
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
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Push the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upwards to measure the
chain tension
Chain tension
400213-10
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
on. Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
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( p. 67)
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Clean the chain. ( p. 48)
p. 34)
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Info
The upper chain section must be taut.
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Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Adjusting chain tension - after checking. (
p. 47)
8... 10 mm (0.31... 0.39 in)
p. 51)
p. 34)
48