Checking For Chain Dirt Accumulation; Cleaning The Chain - KTM 250 SX-F EU 2015 Owner's Manual

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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 their grip.
Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
B01193-11
Plug in connector
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.
Lubricate the O-ring and connect plug-in connection
L02304-11
Info
Route the cable and fuel line at a safe distance from the exhaust system.
Finishing work
Mount the seat. (
Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
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If the chain is very dirty:
Clean the chain. (
400678-01
Preparatory work
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
with the collar bushing.
M6
.
p. 44)
p. 50)
p. 34)
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
of the fuel line.
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