Cleaning The Chain - KTM 2008 690 SMC EU Repair Manual

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Cleaning the chain

12.7
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 efficiency 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 Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
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Shift into neutral; pull the lower chain section with specified weight
Guideline
Weight of chain wear measurement
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Measure distance
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Maximum distance
chain section
» If distance
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Replace the chain.
400409-10
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Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
» If the chain sliding guard is worn:
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Replace the chain sliding guard.
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Check that the chain sliding guard is firmly seated.
» If the chain sliding guard is loose:
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Tighten the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
400925-01
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Check the chain guide for wear.
» If the chain guide is worn:
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Change the chain guide.
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Check that the chain guide is firmly seated.
» If the chain guide is loose:
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Tighten the chain guide.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
302112-10
15 kg (33 lb.)
of 18 chain links in the lower chain section.
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at the longest 272 mm (10.71 in)
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is greater than the specified measurement:
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Info
When the chain is replaced, the rear sprocket and engine sprocket
should also be changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
For safety reasons, the chain has no chain joint.
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M6 10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)
M6 10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)
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