Installing The Rear Wheel - KTM 690 SMC Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Installing the rear wheel

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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
Danger of accidents No braking effect when operating the rear brake.
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After installing the rear wheel, always operate the footbrake until the pressure point is reached.
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Push the rear wheel forwards as far as possible and take the chain off the rear sprocket.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to damaged brake discs.
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Take the rear wheel out of the swing arm.
Info
Do not operate the foot brake when the rear wheel is removed.
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Check the rear hub rubber dampers.
Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake disc is not damaged.
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