KTM 690 SMC 2008, Repair Manual

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IMPORTANT NOTES
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Warranty
The work prescribed in the service plan must only be carried out in an authorized KTM workshop and confirmed in the service record;
otherwise all warranty claims will be disregarded. No warranty claim can be met for damage resulting from manipulation and/or other
changes to the vehicle.
Fuel, oils, etc.
You should use the fuels, oils and greases according to specifications as listed in the repair manual.
Spare parts, accessories
Only use spare parts and accessories approved and/or recommended by KTM. KTM accepts no liability for other products and any
resulting damage.
You will find the current KTM PowerParts for your vehicle on the KTM website.
International KTM Website: http://www.ktm.com
Work rules
Special tools are necessary for certain tasks. The tools are not contained in the vehicle but can be ordered under the number in paren-
theses. Example: valve spring mounter (59029019000)
During assembly, non-reusable parts (e.g. self-locking screws and nuts, seals and seal rings, O-rings, pins, lock washers) must be
replaced by new parts.
If a thread lock (e.g.
Loctite
®
) is used for screw connections, be sure to comply with the manufacturer's specific instructions on its
usage.
Parts that you want to reuse following repairs and servicing should be cleaned and checked for damage and wear. Change damaged or
worn parts.
Following repairs or servicing, the vehicle must be checked for roadworthiness.
Notes/warnings
Pay close attention to the notes/warnings.
Info
Various information and warning labels are affixed to the vehicle. Do not remove information/warning labels. If they are miss-
ing, you or others may not recognize potential hazards and may therefore be injured.
Grades of risks
Danger
Identifies a danger that will immediately and invariably lead to fatal or serious permanent injury if the appropriate measures
are not taken.
Warning
Identifies a danger that is likely to lead to fatal or serious injury if the appropriate measures are not taken.
Caution
Identifies a danger that may lead to minor injuries if the appropriate measures are not taken.
Note
Identifies a danger that will lead to considerable machine and material damage if the appropriate measures are not taken.
Warning
Identifies a danger that will lead to environmental damage if the appropriate measures are not taken.
Repair manual
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Read this repair manual carefully and thoroughly before beginning work. It contains useful information and tips that will help you
repair and service your motorcycle.
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This manual assumes that the necessary special KTM tools and workplace and workshop equipment are available.