Checking The Chain For Dirt; Cleaning The Chain - KTM 250 SX 2024 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Checking the chain for dirt

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Cleaning the chain

Warning
Danger of accidents Lubricants on the tires reduces the road grip.
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Remove lubricants from the tires using a suitable cleaning agent.
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
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Plug in fuel pump connector
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Remove the wash cap set and thoroughly clean the quick
release coupling using compressed air.
Info
Under no circumstances should dirt enter into the fuel
line. Dirt in the fuel line clogs the injection valve!
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Spray silicone spray onto a lint-free cleaning cloth and lightly
lubricate the O-ring of the quick-release coupling.
Silicone spray ( p. 141)
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Join the quick-release coupling
Info
Route the cable and fuel line at a safe distance from
the exhaust system.
Finishing work
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Mount the seat. ( p. 63)
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Check the chain for heavy soiling.
» If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (
2
with the rubber bushing.
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
3
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4
of the fuel line.
p. 72)