Checking Play In Gas Bowden Cable; Adjusting Play In Gas Bowden Cable; Checking Chain Dirt; Cleaning The Chain - KTM 450 SX-F Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking play in gas Bowden cable

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Adjusting play in gas Bowden cable

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Checking chain dirt

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Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
> If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (

Cleaning the chain

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Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the tires reduces their grip.
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Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the throttle grip backwards
and forwards to ascertain the play in the gas Bowden cable.
Rules
Play in gas Bowden cable
> If the gas Bowden cable play does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the play in the gas Bowden cable. (
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are poisonous and can result in
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unconsciousness or death.
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Start the engine and let it run idle. Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire
steering range.
The idle speed must not change.
> If the idle speed changes:
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Adjust the play in the gas Bowden cable. (
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Dismount the fuel tank. (
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Check gas Bowden cable route. (
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
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Push back bellows
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Loosen nut
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Loosen nut
at the throttle grip.
Rules
Play in gas Bowden cable
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Tighten nut
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Press and hold the throttle grip in the closed setting. Turn adjusting screw
until there is no play in the Bowden cable
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Tighten nut
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Push bellows
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Install the fuel tank. (
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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventilation,
and do not start or run the engine in a closed space.
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. Turn adjusting screw in as far as possible.
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. Turn adjusting screw so that there is play in the gas Bowden cable
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on. Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
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3...5 mm (0.12...0.2 in)
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3...5 mm (0.12...0.2 in)
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out
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