MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 140
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– Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible and take the chain off the rear sprocket.
– Pull the rear wheel backward until brake caliper support hangs free between the
brake disc and the wheel rim.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking effect caused by damaged brake discs.
– Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake discs are not dam-
aged.
– Take the rear wheel carefully out of the swingarm without damaging the rim and/or
brake disc.
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Do not operate the foot brake when the rear wheel is removed.
9.46Installing the rear wheel x
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
Danger of accidents No braking effect when operating the rear brake.
– After installing the rear wheel, always operate the footbrake until the pressure point is reached.
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Check the rear hub shock absorbers. x ( p. 143)