Checking For Chain Dirt Accumulation; Cleaning The Chain - KTM 250 SX-F 2017 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.34

Checking for chain dirt accumulation

11.35

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 regu-
lations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
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Plug in connector
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Remove the wash cap set. Thoroughly clean the plug-in connection of the fuel
line using compressed air.
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Lubricate the O-ring and connect plug-in connection
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Finishing work
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Mount the seat. (
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Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
» If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (
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Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Chain cleaner (
Off-road chain spray (
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Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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for the fuel pump.
Info
Under no circumstances should dirt enter into the fuel line. Dirt in the
fuel line clogs the injection valve!
Info
Route the cable and fuel line at a safe distance from the exhaust sys-
tem.
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for the fuel line.
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