KTM Freeride 350, Owner'S Manual

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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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10.33
Adjusting 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, bear-
ings 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 neces-
sary.
Preliminary work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 37)
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Check the chain tension. ( p. 51)
B01050-11
Main work
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Loosen nut
1
.
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Loosen nuts
2
.
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Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws
3
on the left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension 36… 40 mm (1.42… 1.57 in)
Turn adjusting screws
3
on the left and right so that the markings on the left
and right chain adjusters are in the same position relative to the reference
marks
A
. The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
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Tighten nuts
2
.
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Make sure that chain adjusters
4
are fitted correctly on adjusting screws
3
.
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Tighten nut
1
.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters enables different sec-
ondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
4
can be turned by 180°.
Subsequent work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 37)
10.34
Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket and chain guide
Preliminary work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 37)
400227-01
Main work
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Shift gear to neutral.
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Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the rear sprocket and engine sprocket are worn:
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Replace the rear sprocket or engine sprocket.
x
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain should always be
replaced together.