2008 KTM 690 SMC Service Repair Manual

Read this repair manual carefully and thoroughly before beginning work. Only use ORIGINAL KTM SPARE PARTS. The vehicle will only be able to meet the demands placed on it if the specified service work is performed regularly and properly. This repair manual was written to correspond to the latest state of this series. We reserve the right to make changes in the interest of technical advancement without at the same time updating this manual.

We shall not provide a description of general workshop methods. Likewise, safety rules that apply in a workshop are not specified here. It is assumed that the repair work will be performed by a fully trained mechanic. All specifications are non-binding. KTM Sportmotorcycle AG specifically reserves the right to modify or delete technical specifications, prices, colors, forms, materials, services, designs, equipment, etc., without prior notice and without specifying reasons, to adapt these to local conditions, as well as to stop production of a particular model without prior notice. KTM accepts no liability for delivery options, deviations from illustrations and descriptions, as well as misprints and other errors. The models portrayed partly contain special equipment that does not belong to the regular scope of delivery.

WATER PUMPT COOLING SYSTEM

• Start the engine and run it until the 5th bar of the temperature indicator lights up.
• Switch off the engine and allow it to cool down.
• After the engine has cooled down, check the coolant level in the radiator and in the compensating tank again and add more coolant if necessary.

Preparing timing chain tensioner for installation
This position is necessary for installation. If the timing chain tensioner is now pressed in once more (while it is installed) and then pulled out no more than halfway (preventing it from coming out fully), the latching system locks and the timing chain tensioner can no longer be compacted; this function is necessary to ensure sufficient tension of the timing chain, even at low oil pressure.