Checking Spoke Tension; Removing The Battery; Installing The Battery - KTM 450 SX-F Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking spoke tension

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Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable riding behavior due to loose spokes.
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If you ride with loose spokes, the spokes can break. Have the spoke tension corrected in an authorized KTM workshop.
Info
A loose spoke can cause wheel imbalance, which leads to more loose spokes in a short time.
If the spokes are too tight, they can break due to local overload.
Check the spoke tension regularly, especially on a new motorcycle.
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Removing the battery

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Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious cauterization.
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Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
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Keep the battery away from sparks or open fire. Charge only in well ventilated rooms.
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In the event of skin contact, rinse with large amounts of water. If battery acid gets in the eyes, rinse with water for at least
15 minutes and contact a doctor.
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Installing the battery

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To check spoke tension, tap each spoke with a screwdriver.
Rules
You should hear a high note.
Spoke nipple, front wheel M4,5
Spoke nipple, rear wheel
Info
If you hear different tone frequencies from different spokes, this is an
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indication of different spoke tensions.
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Switch off all power-consuming components and switch off the engine.
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Remove the seat (
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Disconnect the negative (minus) cable
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Pull back the plus pole cover
battery.
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Hang the rubber band
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Lift the battery up.
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Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
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M5
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of the battery.
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and disconnect the positive (plus) cable of the
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out to the bottom.
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5 Nm (3.69 lbf ft)
5 Nm (3.69 lbf ft)