Checking For Chain Dirt Accumulation; Clean I Ng The Chai N - KTM 450 SX-F EU Repair Manual

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Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
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• If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain.
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Oil
or grease on
the tires reduces their grip.
- Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material.
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Danpr of Iccidentl Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
- Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
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Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
- Oil,
grease,
filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
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The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
- Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Chain cleaner ( .. p. 226)
Off-road chain spray
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p. 227)
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