KTM Chassis 690 SMC, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Remove bleeder screws

briefly.
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
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Mount and tighten bleeder screws.
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Carry out this action on both fork legs.
9.17
Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
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Jack up the motorcycle and secure it against falling over.
The front wheel is no longer in contact with the ground and the fork legs are no
longer under tension.
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Remove the fork protector. ( p. 68)
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Push dust boot

of both fork legs downwards.
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The dust boots should remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the fork tubes.
Over time, dirt can penetrate behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not removed,
the oil seals behind can start to leak.