Checking For Chain Dirt Accumulation; Cleaning The Chain - KTM 500 EXC-F 2018 Owner's Manual

12.35

Checking for chain dirt accumulation

12.36

Cleaning the chain

Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the tires reduces the road grip.
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Remove the lubricant from the tires using a suitable cleaning agent.
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
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Position the horn with the horn bracket.
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Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
K00558-11
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Plug in connector
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Remove the wash cap set.
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Thoroughly clean the plug-in connection of the fuel line using
compressed air.
Info
Under no circumstances should dirt enter into the fuel
line. Dirt in the fuel line clogs the injection valve!
H01699-10
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Lubricate the O-ring and connect plug-in connection
the fuel line.
Info
Route the cable and fuel line at a safe distance from
the exhaust system.
Finishing work
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Mount the seat. (
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Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
» If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (
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12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
2 with the collar bushings.
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
3
for the fuel pump.
p. 77)
p. 85)
4
for
85