Checking The Chain For Dirt; Cleaning The Chain - KTM 250 XC TPI Owner's Manual

11 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 Lubricants on the tires reduces the road grip.
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Remove lubricants 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.
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Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
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Plug in connector for the fuel pump.
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Remove the wash cap set and 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 plug-in connection
the fuel line.
Info
Route the cable and fuel line at a safe distance from
the exhaust system.
Finishing work
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Mount the seat. ( p. 59)
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Check the chain for heavy soiling.
» If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (
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M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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p. 68)
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