MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 122
9.27Cleaning the chain
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the tires reduces their grip.
– Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
– 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.
– Clean the chain regularly.
– Rinse off loose dirt with a soft jet of water.
– Remove old grease remains with chain cleaner.
Chain cleaner ( p. 229)
– After drying, apply chain spray.
Onroad chain spray ( p. 230)
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