Checking The Chain Tension; Adjusting The Chain Tension - KTM 250 SX-F 2017 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.36

Checking the chain tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear wheel bearings wear more
quickly. Some components may break if overloaded.
If the chain is too loose, the chain may fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket. As a result, the rear wheel locks or
the engine will be damaged.
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Check the chain tension regularly.
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Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
11.37

Adjusting the chain tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear wheel bearings wear more
quickly. Some components may break if overloaded.
If the chain is too loose, the chain may fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket. As a result, the rear wheel locks or
the engine will be damaged.
–
Check the chain tension regularly.
–
Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Pull the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upwards to measure chain
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tension
Info
The lower chain section
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Chain tension
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» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Check the chain tension. (
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must be taut.
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