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KTM 2013 690 SMC R EU - Bleeding and Filling the Damper

KTM 2013 690 SMC R EU
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8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 47
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort 20 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
Full payload 10 clicks
Alternative 2
Warning
Danger of accidentsModifications to the suspension settings can seri-
ously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the suspension compo-
nents can cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteris-
tics and overload some components.
Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the
new ride behavior.
Turn adjusting screws 7, 8 and 9 to the position determined during disas-
sembly.
Finishing work
Install the spring. ( p. 50)
8.20 Bleeding and filling the damper
Info
Before working with the vacuum pump, be sure to read the operating instructions carefully.
Completely open the adjusters of the rebound and compression damping.
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Remove the screw of the filling port.
Install adapter 1 on the damper.
Info
Tighten only hand-tight, without the use of tools.
Connect the adapter 1 to connector 2 of the vacuum pump.
Vacuum pump (T1240S) ( p. 220)
Clamp the damper with soft jaws or hold it as shown in the photo.
Info
Clamp the damper only lightly.
The filling port must be at the highest point.
The piston rod slides in and out during filling - do not hold it tight with your
hand!
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Place the control lever as shown in the photo.
The External tank 3 control lever is on Closed, Damper 4 on Vacuum,
and Oil reservoir 5 on Vacuum.
Operate the On/Off switch 6.
The vacuum pump process starts.
Pressure gauge 7 falls to the specified value.
< 0 bar
The vacuum gauge 8 falls to the specified value.
4 mbar

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