12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 65
12.25 Removing the covering cap
Note
Material damage Components damaged or destroyed by water or dirt.
– Mount the covering cap if you have removed the KTM PowerPack.
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Main work
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Remove the covering cap
with one hand.
Finishing work
– Install the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 96)
– Lock the seat. ( p. 63)
12.26 Checking the battery discharge plug form ring
Condition
The KTM PowerPack has been removed.
The covering cap has been removed.
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Check the battery discharge plug form ring
on the electric motor.
» If the battery discharge plug form ring is dirty:
– Ascertain that the discharge plug is de-energized.
– Clean the form ring without using water or compressed air.
– Cover the contacts and spray silicone spray onto the form ring.
» If the battery discharge plug form ring is damaged:
– Change the battery discharge plug form ring.
12.27 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. 65)
12.28 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.
– Dispose of oils, grease, cleaning agents, brake fluid etc. properly and in compliance with the applicable regulations.