Checking For Chain Dirt Accumulation; Cleaning The Chain - KTM Freeride E-XC 2019 Owner's Manual

13 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 Lubricants on the tires reduces the road grip.
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Remove lubricants 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, cleaning agents, brake fluid etc. properly and in compliance with the applica-
ble regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
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Check battery discharge plug form ring
motor.
» If the battery discharge plug form ring is dirty:
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Ascertain that the discharge plug is de-energized.
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Clean the form ring without using water or compressed
air.
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Cover the contacts and spray silicone spray onto the
form ring.
» If the battery discharge plug form ring is damaged:
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Change the battery discharge plug form ring.
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Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
» If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. (
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Fold the seat up. ( p. 69)
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. (
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Mount the protection cap. (
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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on the electric
p. 72)
p. 43)
p. 107)
p. 71)
p. 57)