KTM 450 SMR - Manual (Page 36)

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Checking chain dirt
ಥ Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
»
If the chain is very dirty:
ಥ
Clean the chain. ( P. 34)
Cleaning the chain
Warning
Danger of accidents ಗOil or grease on the tires reduces their grip.
ಥ Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material.
Warning
Danger of accidents ಗReduced braking due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
ಥ Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Environmental hazard ಗProblem materials cause environmental damage.
ಥ Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
ಥ Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Chain cleaner ( P. 84)
Offroad chain spray ( P. 84)
Checking the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents ಗDanger caused by incorrect chain tension.
ಥ If the chain tension is too high, the components of the secondary power train (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bear-
ings in transmission and rear wheel) are under additional load. Apart from premature wear, in extreme cases the chain can
rupture or the countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it can fall off the engine
sprocket or the rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Check for correct chain tension and adjust if
necessary.
ಥ Jack up the motorcycle. ( P. 21)
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ಥ Push the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upwards to measure the
chain tension
‘ .
Info
The upper chain section ‘ must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Chain tension 8… 10 ‘mm (0.31… 0.39‘in)
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
ಥ
Adjusting chain tension - after checking. ( P. 37)
ಥ Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( P. 21)