KTM Chassis 690 SMC, Owner'S Manual, Page: 71 / 186

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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9.19
Installing the fork protector
600633-10
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Position the fork protection on the left fork leg. Mount and tighten screws

.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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Position the brake line and cable harness. Put the clamp on, mount and tighten
screws

.
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Position the fork protection on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten the screws.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
9.20
Checking play of steering head bearing
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Warning
Danger of accidents Unsafe riding behavior due to incorrect steering head bearing play.
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The steering head bearing play should be adjusted immediately in an authorized KTM workshop.
Info
If the bike is driven for a longer time with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can be
damaged after time.
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Jack up the motorcycle and secure it against falling over.
The front wheel is not in contact with the ground and there is no weight on the fork
legs.