Installing The Rear Wheel - KTM 690 SMC R 2017 Owner's Manual

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13
WHEELS, TIRES
13.4

Installing the rear wheel

Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Danger of accidents There is no braking effect to start with at the rear brake after installing the rear wheel.
Actuate the foot brake several times before going on a ride until you can feel a firm pressure point.
Pull out wheel spindle
with the adjusting screw.
Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible and take the chain off the rear sprocket.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Holding the rear wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle.
Warning
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Danger of accidents Damaged brake discs reduce the braking effect.
Take the rear wheel out of the swingarm.
Info
Do not operate the foot brake when the rear wheel is removed.
to the point where the chain adjuster is no longer in contact
Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake disc is not damaged.
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