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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Checking chain wear
9.24
A
B
1 2 3
16 17 18
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Shift into neutral, and pull the lower chain section with the specified weight
Guideline
Weight of chain wear measurement
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Measure distance
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at differ-
ent chain positions.
Maximum distance
tion of the chain
»
If distance
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Have the chain changed.
400409-10
of 18 chain segments of the lower chain section.
at the longest sec-
is greater than the specified measurement:
Info
When the chain is replaced, the rear sprocket and engine sprocket
should be replaced at the same time.
A new chain will wear faster on an old, worn rear sprocket or engine
sprocket.
For safety reasons, the chain has no chain joint. Always have the chain
changed in an authorized KTM workshop, where they have the necessary
special tools.
15 kg (33 lb.)
272 mm (10.71 in)
81
.
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