User manual KTM 690 ENDURO R

[. . . ] 3211357en 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. 17) The owner's manual corresponded to the latest state of this series at the time of printing. [. . . ] Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at different chain positions. Chain tension Distance to chain sliding guard » ­ Adjust the chain tension. 70) 5 mm (0. 2 in) 30 mm (1. 18 in) If the chain tension does not meet specifications: 100249-10 Adjusting the chain tension 9. 21 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. 22 72 ­ Check rear sprocket / engine sprocket for wear. » If the rear sprocket / engine sprocket are worn: ­ Replace rear sprocket / engine sprocket. Info The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain should always be replaced together. Always have the chain replaced in an authorized KTM workshop, where the necessary chain rivet tool is available. ­ Check chain guides for tightness and wear. 100132-10 MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Checking chain wear 9. 23 73 ­ Shift into neutral, and pull the lower chain section with the specified weight . Guideline Weight of chain wear measurement 15 kg (33 lb. ) ­ Measure distance of 18 chain segments of the lower chain section. Info A » Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at different chain positions. Maximum distance at the longest section of the chain ­ Have the chain changed. 272 mm (10. 71 in) If distance is greater than the specified measurement: B 123 16 17 18 400409-10 Info When the chain is replaced, the rear sprocket and engine sprocket should be replaced at the same time. A new chain will wear faster on an old, worn rear sprocket or engine sprocket. Always have the chain changed in an authorized KTM workshop, where they have the necessary special tools. MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Adjusting chain guide 9. 24 74 x ­ Remove screws and . Condition Number of teeth: 44 teeth ­ ­ Insert nut in hole . [. . . ] 173) (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. 173) (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. Fully synthetic engine oil Supplier Motorex® ­ Power Synt 4T SUBSTANCES Fork oil (SAE 5) According to ­ SAE ( p. [. . . ]