KTM 1998 400 R, Руководство пользователя

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Lubricating the shock absorber linkage
The bearings in the rocker arm must be greased in regular intervals. For this
purpose, a grease nipple
1
is mounted on the rocker arm.
! CAUTION !
A
FTER EACH TIME THE MOTORCYCLE IS WASHED
,
IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO
GREASE THE GREASE NIPPLE TO PUSH ANY WATER OUT OF THE BEARINGS
.
Checking chain tension
– Support the motorcycle on the center stand or side stand, respectively.
– Switch transmission to neutral.
– Push the chain upwards appr. 30 mm (1,2 in) from the end of the chain
sliding component until the upper part of the chain is tensioned (see illustr.)
– Now, the distance
A
between chain and swingarm should be 0 mm.
The upper part of the chain
B
must be tight (see illustr.).
– Correct chain tension, if necessary!
WARNING
– I
F CHAIN TENSION IS TOO GREAT
,
PARTS WITHIN THE SECONDARY POWER TRANSMIS
-
SION
(
CHAIN
,
CHAIN SPROCKETS
,
TRANSMISSION AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
)
WILL
BE SUBJECTED TO UNNECESSARY STRESS
,
RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR AND EVEN
CHAIN BREAKAGE
.
– T
OO MUCH SLACK IN THE CHAIN
,
ON THE OTHER HAND
,
CAN RESULT IN THE CHAIN
JUMPING OFF THE CHAIN WHEELS
. I
F THIS HAPPENS
,
THE CHAIN COULD ALSO BLOCK
THE REAR WHEEL OR DAMAGE THE ENGINE
.
– I
N EITHER CASE THE OPERATOR IS LIKELY TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE
.
Correct chain tension
– Loosen collar nut 2 , loosen counter nuts 3 , and turn right and left
adjusting screws 4 equally far. Tighten counter nuts 3 .
– Before tightening the wheel spindle, verify that the chain adjusters 5
are sitting close to the adjusting screws and that the rear wheel has
been aligned with the front wheel.
– Tighten collar nut 2 with 80 Nm (60 ft.lb).
A
B
15:45
16:38
16:40
A = 0 mm
16:45
30mm
2
3
4
5
5
1