User manual KTM 690 DUKE

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL 2009 690 DUKE EU 690 DUKE AUS/UK 690 DUKE JP ART. 3211370en DEAR KTM CUSTOMER DEAR KTM CUSTOMER 1 Congratulations on your decision to buy a KTM motorcycle. You are now the owner of a state-of-the-art sports motorcycle that will give you enormous pleasure if you service and maintain it accordingly. We wish you great pleasure riding the vehicle! Enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below. [. . . ] ­ Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material. Warning Danger of accidentsReduced braking 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 hazardProblem materials cause environmental damage. ­ Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. , according to regulations. Info The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance. 166) MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE ­ After drying, apply chain spray. 167) 65 Checking the chain tension 9. 15 Warning Danger of accidentsDanger caused by incorrect chain tension. ­ If the chain tension is too high, the components of the secondary power train (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bearings in transmission and rear wheel) are under additional load. Apart from premature wear, in extreme cases the chain can rupture or the countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it can fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Check for correct chain tension and adjust if necessary. MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE ­ ­ ­ Lean the motorcycle on the side stand. Push the chain upwards near the vertical rib of the swingarm and measure the chain tension . 66 Info The upper chain section must be taut. Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at different chain positions. 66) 5 mm (0. 2 in) If the chain tension does not meet specifications: 700150-01 Adjusting the chain tension 9. 16 Warning Danger of accidentsDanger caused by incorrect chain tension. ­ If the chain tension is too high, the components of the secondary power train (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bearings in transmission and rear wheel) are under additional load. Apart from premature wear, in extreme cases the chain can rupture or the countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it can fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Check for correct chain tension and adjust if necessary. MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE ­ ­ ­ ­ Check the chain tension. Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws on the left and right. Guideline Chain tension 5 mm (0. 2 in) Turn the left and right adjusting screws so that the markings on the left and right chain adjusters are in the same position relative to the reference marks . Chain wear is not always even, so you should check this setting at different chain positions. Make sure that the chain adjusters are installed correctly on adjusting screws . Guideline Nut, rear wheel spindle M25x1. 5 90 Nm (66. 4 lbf ft) Info The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (30 mm (1. 18 in)) enables different secondary transmissions with the same chain length. The chain adjusters can be turned through 180°. MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Checking rear sprocket / engine sprocket for wear 9. 17 68 ­ Check rear sprocket / engine sprocket for wear. [. . . ] -49 °F) 50 % Corrosion/antifreeze 50 % Distilled water Coolant (mixed ready to use) Antifreeze Supplier Motorex® ­ Anti Freeze -40 °C (-40 °F) SUBSTANCES Engine oil (SAE 10W/60) (00062010035) According to ­ JASO T903 MA ( ­ ­ SAE ( KTM LC4 2007+ p. 168) (SAE 10W/60) Guideline ­ Use only engine oils that comply with the specified standards (see specifications on the container) and that possess the corresponding properties. Synthetic engine oil Supplier Motorex® ­ Motorex® KTM Cross Power 4T Engine oil (SAE 10W/50) According to ­ JASO T903 MA ( ­ SAE ( p. 168) (SAE 10W/50) Guideline ­ Use only engine oils that comply with the specified standards (see specifications on the container) and that possess the corresponding properties. [. . . ]