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MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Checking the tire condition
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Only mount tires that have been approved and/or recommended by KTM.
Other tires could have a negative effect on vehicle handling.
The type, condition and air pressure of the tires all have an important impact on the handling characteristics of the vehicle.
The tires mounted on the front and rear wheels must have similar profiles.
Worn tires have a negative effect on vehicle handling, especially on wet surfaces.
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Examine the tire for cuts, foreign bodies and other damage.
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Check the depth of the tread.
Minimum tread depth
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If the tread depth is less than the minimum value:
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Position the wheel on the hub.
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Carefully position the wheel on the hub, being careful not to damage the threads
of the screws.
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Mount the wheel nuts but do not tighten.
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Remove the vehicle from the work stand. (
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Pull the hand brake lever, push the locking pawl
lever. (Figure 100006-10
700002-01
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Tighten the wheel nuts crosswise.
Guideline
Wheel nut
p. 72)
p. 20)
M10x1.25
≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
down and release the hand brake
45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
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