Installing The Rear Wheel X - KTM 690 SMC R EU Owner's Manual

13 WHEELS, TIRES
13.4 Installing the rear wheel
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
Danger of accidents No braking effect when operating the rear brake.
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After installing the rear wheel, always operate the foot brake until the pressure point is reached.
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Push the rear wheel forwards as far as possible and take the chain off the rear sprocket.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking effect caused by damaged brake discs.
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Take the rear wheel out of the swing arm.
Info
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Do not operate the foot brake when the rear wheel is removed.
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Main work
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Check the rear hub rubber dampers.
Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake discs are not dam-
aged.
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