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

13 WHEELS, TIRES
13.4

Installing the rear wheel

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
Danger of accidents No braking effect when operating the rear brake.
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After installing the rear wheel, always operate the foot brake until the pressure point is reached.
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Pull out wheel spindle
with the adjusting screw.
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Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible and take the chain off the rear sprocket.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against damage.
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Holding the rear wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle.
Warning
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Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to damaged brake disc.
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Take the rear wheel out of the swingarm.
Info
Do not operate the foot brake when the rear wheel is removed.
 to the point where the chain adjuster is no longer in contact
Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake disc is not damaged.
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