Checking The Chain For Dirt - KTM 250 XC-W 2018 Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Checking the chain for dirt

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Cleaning the chain
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the tires reduces the road grip.
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Remove the lubricant from the tires using a suitable cleaning agent.
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the applicable regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
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Check the chain for heavy soiling.
» If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Rinse off loose dirt with a soft jet of water.
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Remove old grease residue with chain cleaner.
Chain cleaner ( p. 167)
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After drying, apply chain spray.
Off-road chain spray (
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
p. 84)
p. 63)
p. 167)
p. 63)