Checking For Chain Dirt Accumulation; Cleaning The Chain - KTM 85 SX 2019 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Checking for chain dirt accumulation

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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.
Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the applicable regulations.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
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Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
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Mount fuel hose.
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Position the fuel tank breather in the steering stem.
Finishing work
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Mount the seat. ( p. 54)
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Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
» If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (
1
with the rubber bushing.
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
2
.
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
p. 60)