KTM 690 SMC USA 2010, Owner'S Manual, Page: 84 / 196

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Check the chain tension. ( p. 80)
600597-10
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Loosen nut

.
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Loosen nuts

.
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Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws

on the left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension 5 mm (0.2 in)
Turn the left and right adjusting screws

so that the markings on the left and right
chain adjusters

are in the same position relative to the reference marks

. The
rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
Info
The upper chain section must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should check this setting at different
chain positions.
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Tighten nuts

.
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Make sure that the chain adjusters

are installed correctly on adjusting screws

.
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Tighten nut

.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle M25x1.5 90 Nm
(66.4 lbf ft)
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (30 mm (1.18 in)) enables
different secondary transmissions with the same chain length.
The chain adjusters

can be turned through 180°.