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KTM 690 SMC - Checking and Adjusting Chain Tension

KTM 690 SMC
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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 78
Warning
Danger of accidentsReduced 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 hazardProblem 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 ( S. 176)
After drying, apply chain spray.
Onroad chain spray ( S. 177)
9.23Checking the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidentsDanger caused by incorrect chain tension.
If the chain tension is too high, the components of the secondary power train (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bearings
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.

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