12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 50
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– Mount and tighten screws 2 on both sides.
Guideline
Screw, fuel tank M8 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Mount and tighten screw 3.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
– Mount the fuel tank breather.
Finishing work
– Lock the seat. ( p. 45)
12.30 Checking for chain dirt accumulation
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– Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
» If the chain is very dirty:
– Clean the chain. ( p. 50)
12.31 Cleaning the chain
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the tires reduces their grip.
– Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
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– Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Chain cleaner ( p. 102)
Off-road chain spray ( p. 102)