Operation Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 68
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Mount and tighten screws
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with the collar bushings.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
– Connect the fuel hose.
Finishing work
– Mount the seat. ( p. 61)
12.34 Checking the chain for dirt
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– Check the chain for heavy soiling.
» If the chain is very dirty:
– Clean the chain. ( p. 68)
12.35 Cleaning the chain
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the tires reduces the road grip.
– Remove the lubricant from the tires using a suitable cleaning agent.
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
– Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the applicable regu-
lations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 51)
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Main work
– Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Chain cleaner ( p. 143)
Off-road chain spray ( p. 143)
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 51)