Adjusting The Chain Tension - KTM 500 EXC-F 2018 Owner's Manual

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Adjusting the chain tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear
wheel bearings wear more quickly. Some components may break if overloaded.
If the chain is too loose, the chain may fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket. As a result, the
rear wheel locks or the engine will be damaged.
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Check the chain tension regularly.
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Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
Main work
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Pull the chain at the end of the chain sliding component
upwards to measure chain tension
Info
The lower chain section
When the chain guard is mounted, it must be possible
to pull up the chain at least to the point where it makes
contact with chain guard
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat
this measurement at different chain positions.
Chain tension
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
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Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Check the chain tension. (
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1 must be taut.
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