Checking The Chain Tension - KTM Freeride E-XC NG 2018 Owner's Manual

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Checking the chain tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
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If the chain is too taut, the components of the secondary power transmission (chain, chain pinion,
rear sprocket, bearings in the transmission and in the rear wheel) will be under additional load. In
addition to premature wear, this can cause the chain or the countershaft of the transmission to break
in extreme cases. If the chain is too loose, however, it may fall off the chain pinion or rear sprocket
and block the rear wheel or damage the motor. Ensure that the chain tension is correct and adjust it if
necessary.
Main work
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Rinse off loose dirt with a soft jet of water.
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Remove old grease residue with chain cleaner.
Chain cleaner (
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After drying, apply chain spray.
Off-road chain spray (
400725-01
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Install the KTM PowerPack. (
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Lock the seat. (
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. (
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Fold the seat up. (
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. (
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Mount the covering cap. (
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Pull the chain at the end of the chain sliding piece upward to
measure chain tension
Info
The lower chain section
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat
this measurement at different chain positions.
A00170-10 Chain tension
» If the chain tension does not meet the specification:
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Adjust the chain tension.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Install the KTM PowerPack. (
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Lock the seat. (
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