KTM 690 SMC USA 2010, Owner'S Manual, Page: 82 / 196

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
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Clean the chain regularly.
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Rinse off loose dirt with a soft jet of water.
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Remove old grease remains with chain cleaner.
Chain cleaner ( p. 185)
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After drying, apply chain spray.
Chain lube for road use ( p. 185)
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Checking the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
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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 the chain tension and correct if necessary.