Checking For Chain Dirt Accumulation; Cleaning The Chain - KTM 450 XC-F Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.34

Checking for chain dirt accumulation

11.35

Cleaning the chain

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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Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
102183-11
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Plug in the connector
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Remove the wash cap set. Thoroughly clean the plug-in connection of the fuel line
using compressed air.
Info
Under no circumstances should dirt enter into the fuel line. Dirt in the fuel
line clogs the injection valve!
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Lubricate the O-ring and connect the plug-in connection
102186-10
Info
Route the cable and fuel line at a safe distance from the exhaust system.
Finishing work
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Mount the seat. (
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Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
» If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (
400678-01
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (

with the collar bushing.
M6

for the fuel pump.
p. 47)
p. 53)
p. 36)
53
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)

for the fuel line.