Checking The Chain For Dirt; Cleaning The Chain - Husqvarna EE 5 2022 Owner's Manual

13 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.
Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, cleaning agents, brake fluid etc. properly and in compliance with the appli-
cable regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
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Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
» 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 the loose dirt with a gentle jet of water.
Guideline
Do not remove the bearing bridge of the engine sprocket.
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Remove old grease residue with chain cleaner.
Chain cleaner ( p. 99)
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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. 56)
p. 45)
p. 99)
p. 45)