KTM 450 SMR - Manual (Page 52)

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Checking spoke tension
Warning
Danger of accidents ಗUnstable riding behavior due to loose spokes.
ಥ If you ride with loose spokes, the spokes can break. Have the spoke tension corrected in an authorized KTM workshop.
Info
A loose spoke can cause wheel imbalance, which leads to more loose spokes in a short time.
If the spokes are too tight, they can break due to local overload.
Check the spoke tension regularly, especially on a new motorcycle.
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ಥ To check spoke tension, tap each spoke with a screwdriver.
Specification
You should hear a high note.
Spoke nipple, front wheel M4,5 5 ‘Nm (3.69‘lbf‘ft)
Spoke nipple, rear wheel M5 5 ‘Nm (3.69‘lbf‘ft)
Info
If you hear different tone frequencies from different spokes, this is an indi-
cation of different spoke tensions.
Removing the battery ‘
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Warning
Risk of injury ಗBattery acid and battery gases cause serious cauterization.
ಥ Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
ಥ Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
ಥ Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
ಥ Keep the battery away from sparks or open fire. Charge only in well ventilated rooms.
ಥ In the event of skin contact, rinse with large amounts of water. If battery acid gets in the eyes, rinse with water for at least
15 minutes and contact a doctor.
ಥ Switch off all power-consuming components and switch off the engine.
ಥ Remove the seat. ( P. 53)
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ಥ Disconnect the negative (minus) cable ‘ of the battery.
ಥ Pull back the plus pole cover ‘ and disconnect the positive (plus) cable of the bat-
tery.
ಥ Hang the rubber band ‘ out to the bottom.
ಥ Lift the battery up.
Installing the battery ‘
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ಥ Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
ಥ Place the battery in the battery holder.
Condition
Outdoor temperature: 싩‘10‘°C (싩‘50‘°F)
3Ah battery ‘(YTX4L-BS) ( P. 74)
Condition
Outdoor temperature: 싨‘10‘°C (싨‘50‘°F)
4Ah battery ‘(YTX5L-BS) ( P. 74)
ಥ Reconnect the rubber band ‘ .
ಥ Attach the plus cable and replace the plus pole cover ‘ .
ಥ Attach the minus cable ‘ .