Adjusting The Chain Tension - KTM TC 50 2020 Owner's Manual

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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.
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Check the chain tension regularly.
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Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
» If the chain tension does not meet the specification:
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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. (
Main work
(TC 50)
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Loosen nut
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Loosen nuts
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Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws
left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension
F02198-10
Turn the adjusting screws
so that the markings on the left and right chain
adjusters
reference marks
aligned.
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Tighten nuts
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Make sure that chain adjusters
adjusting screws
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Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel
spindle
p. 69)
p. 42)
p. 68)
1
.
2
.
5 ... 8 mm (0.2 ... 0.31 in)
3
on the left and right
4
are in the same position relative to the
A
. The rear wheel is then correctly
2
.
4
are fitted correctly on
3
.
1
.
M12x1 40 Nm (29.5 lbf ft)
p. 42)
3
69