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WORK
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3.6
Installing the front wheel
Warning
Danger of accidents
Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
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Change the wheel bearing.
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Clean and grease shaft seal rings
1
and bearing surface
A
of the spacers.
Long-life grease (
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Insert the spacers.
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Lift the front wheel into the fork, position it, and insert the wheel spindle.
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Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindle
M24x1.5
45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
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Operate the hand brake lever several times until the brake linings are lying correctly
against the brake disc.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Pull the front wheel brake and push down hard on the fork several times to align
the fork legs.
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Tighten screws
3
.
Guideline
Screw, fork stub
M8
15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
3.7
Recharging the battery (All 200/250/300 models)
Warning
Risk of injury
Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
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Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
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Keep the battery away from sparks or open flames. Charge only in well-ventilated areas.
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In the event of skin contact, rinse with large amounts of water. If battery acid gets in the eyes, rinse with water for at least
15 minutes and contact a physician.
Warning
Environmental hazard
The battery contains elements that are harmful to the environment.
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Do not discard batteries with the household trash. Dispose of a defective battery in an environmentally compatible manner.
Give the battery to your KTM dealer or to a recycling center that accepts used batteries.
Warning
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.