Checking The Chain Tension; Correct The Chain Tension - KTM 300SX Owner's Handbook Manual

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Check chain tension
To check the chain tension, park the motorcycle.
Press the chain upward at the end of the chain sliding component. The
distance between the chain and the swing arm should be approx. 15 mm
(0.6 in). In the course of this procedure, the upper chain portion A must be
taut (see drawing). If necessary, correct the chain tension.
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F THE CHAIN TENSION IS TOO GREAT
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CHAIN CHAIN WHEELS AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
UNNECESSARY STRESS
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OO MUCH SLACK IN THE CHAIN
JUMPING OFF THE CHAIN WHEELS
THE REAR WHEEL OR DAMAGE THE ENGINE
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N EITHER CASE THE OPERATOR IS LIKELY TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE
Correct chain tension
Loosen collar nut
3
screws equally far. Tighten lock nuts.
Before tightening the collar nut, verify that the chain adjusters
close to the adjusting screws and that the rear wheel has been aligned with
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the front wheel.
Tighten collar nut
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F YOU DON T HAPPEN TO HAVE A TORQUE WRENCH AT HAND
HAVE THE TIGHTENING TORQUE CORRECTED BY A
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POSSIBLE LOOSE AXLE MAY LEAD TO AN UNSTABLE DRIVING BEHAVIOR OF
YOUR MOTORCYCLE
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IGHTEN THE COLLAR NUT WITH THE REQUIRED TORQUE
MAY LEAD TO AN UNSTABLE BEHAVIOR OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE
NOTE:
The large adjusting range of the chain adjusters (32mm) allows you to use
different secondary ratios in combination with the same chain length. The
chain adjusters
3
WARNING
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PARTS WITHIN THE SECONDARY TRANSMISSION
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RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR AND EVEN CHAIN BREAKAGE
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ON THE OTHER HAND
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F THIS HAPPENS
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, loosen lock nuts , and turn right and left adjusting
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to 80 Nm (60 ft.lb).
WARNING
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can be rotated by 180°.
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WILL BE SUBJECTED TO
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CAN RESULT IN THE CHAIN
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THE CHAIN COULD ALSO BLOCK
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are sitting
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MAKE SURE YOU
KTM
DEALER AS SOON AS
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LOOSE WHEEL SPINDLE
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