KTM 50 SX 2012 Owner's Manual page 43

11 MAINTENANCE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
Main work
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Check the engine sprocket cover for wear.
» If the engine sprocket cover is worn through in the marked area
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Change the engine sprocket cover.
100896-10
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Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the rear sprocket and engine sprocket are worn:
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Change the rear sprocket or engine sprocket.
400227-01
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Check the chain for wear.
» If the chain is worn:
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Change the chain.
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Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
» If the ridge is worn down to the level of the main corpus:
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Change the chain sliding guard.
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Check the chain sliding guard for tightness.
» If the chain sliding guard is loose:
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Tighten the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Screw, chain sliding piece
401035-01
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket, and chain should always be
changed together.
When fitting the chain joint, always make sure that the closed side
of the joint faces forward (riding direction).
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Info
When you replace the chain, you should also change the rear
sprocket and engine sprocket.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
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M6 3 Nm
(2.2 lbf ft)
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