Checking For Chain Dirt Accumulation; Cleaning The Chain - KTM 2014 Freeride 250 R Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.30

Checking for chain dirt accumulation

12.31

Cleaning the chain

Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the tires reduces their grip.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, fuel tank
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
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Mount the fuel tank breather.
B01717-11
Finishing work
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Lock the seat. (
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Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
» If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (
400678-01
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Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Chain cleaner (
Off-road chain spray (
400725-01
on both sides.
2
M8
.
3
M6
p. 45)
p. 50)
p. 102)
p. 102)
15 Nm Loctite ® 243™
(11.1 lbf ft)
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
50