Adjusting Chain Tension - After Checking - KTM 250 XCF-W USA 2010 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Adjusting chain tension - after checking

11.55
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Push the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upwards to measure
chain tension
Info
The upper chain section
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
400213-10
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Loosen nut
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Loosen nuts
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Adjust the chain tension by turning the left and right adjusting screws
Guideline
Chain tension
Turn the left and right adjusting screws
right chain adjusters are in the same position relative to the reference marks
The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
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Tighten nuts
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Make sure that chain adjusters
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Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm) enables different
secondary transmissions with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
400225-10
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
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Loosen nut
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Loosen nuts
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Adjust the chain tension by turning the adjusting screws
Guideline
Chain tension
Turn the adjusting screws
right chain adjusters are in the same position relative to the reference marks
The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
–
Tighten nuts
–
Make sure that the chain adjusters
screws .

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Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm) enables different
secondary transmissions with the same chain length.
400225-13
The chain adjusters
.

must be taut.

.

.

.

are fitted correctly on the adjusting screws

.

can be turned by 180°.

.

.

left and right so that the markings on the left and

.

are fitted correctly on the adjusting

.

can be turned by 180°.

8... 10 mm (0.31... 0.39 in)
so that the markings on the left and

M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
p. 33)
left and right.

8... 10 mm (0.31... 0.39 in)
M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
53
.

.

.

.
