KTM 690 SMC 2008 Maintenance Schedule
The 2008 KTM 690 SMC maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, valve clearance, general maintenance, spark plugs, coolant, air filter, brake fluid, drive chain maintenance, tires and battery. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
654ccEngine size
54Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from KTM Official Owner's Manual (manufacturer-hosted PDF, azureedge.net CDN) (this document covers model years 2008–2011): azwecdnepstoragewebsiteuploads.azureedge.net
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change engine oil and oil filter, clean oil screens | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Change engine oil and oil filter, clean the oil screens. |
| Check and adjust valve clearance | Every 10,000 km · Every 24 months | Advanced | Check and adjust valve clearance. |
| Check engine mounting screws for tightness | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check engine mounting screws for tightness. |
| Replace spark plug | Every 10,000 km · Replace every 10,000 km | Easy | Replace spark plug. |
| Check engine bolts accessible from outside for tightness | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check engine bolts accessible from outside for tightness. |
| Check fuel injection connection boots for cracks and leakage | Every 1,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 24 months | Easy | Check connection boots for cracks and leakage. |
| Read out error memory with KTM diagnostic tool | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Read out the error memory with a KTM diagnostic tool. |
| Check fuel hoses, SLS hoses and vent hoses for damage/fitting/leaks | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check fuel hoses, SLS hoses and vent hoses for damage, correct fitting and leaks. |
| Clean, check and grease O-ring of fuel hose connection | Every 5,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Clean, check and grease the O-ring of the fuel hose connection. |
| Check cable harness of throttle valve body for damage and positioning | Every 1,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 24 months | Easy | Check the cable harness of the throttle valve body for damage and correct positioning. |
| Check cooling system for leakage | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the cooling system for leakage. |
| Check antifreeze and coolant level | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the antifreeze and coolant level. |
| Check functioning of radiator fan | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the functioning of the radiator fan. |
| Check exhaust system for leaks, correct fitting and tight holders | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the exhaust system for leaks and correct fitting, and check that the exhaust holders are tight. |
| Check Bowden cables for damage, smooth operation, routing and setting | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check Bowden cables for damage, smooth operation, routing without sharp bends and setting. |
| Check/correct fluid level of hydraulic clutch | Every 5,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check and correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch. |
| Check air filter and change if necessary, clean air filter box | Every 5,000 km · Every 12 months · Replace every 5,000 km · Replace every 12 months | Easy | Check the air filter and change if necessary; clean the air filter box. |
| Check cables for damage and routing without sharp bends | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check cables for damage and routing without sharp bends. |
| Check headlamp setting | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the headlamp setting. |
| Check functioning of electrical equipment | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the functioning of the electrical equipment. |
| Check screws and nuts for tightness | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check screws and nuts for tightness. |
| Check front brake linings | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the front brake linings. |
| Check rear brake linings | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the rear brake linings. |
| Check brake discs | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the brake discs. |
| Check front brake fluid level | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the front brake fluid level. |
| Check rear brake fluid level | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the rear brake fluid level. |
| Change brake fluid | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change the brake fluid. |
| Check brake lines for damage and leakage | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake lines for damage and leakage. |
| Check free play of foot brake lever | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the free play of the foot brake lever. |
| Check braking performance | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the vehicle's braking performance. |
| Check screws and guide bolts of brake system for tightness | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the screws and guide bolts of the brake system for tightness. |
| Check shock absorber and fork for leakage and functioning | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the shock absorber and fork for leakage and correct functioning. |
| Clean dust boots of fork legs | Every 5,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Clean the dust boots of the fork legs. |
| Bleed fork legs | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Bleed the fork legs. |
| Check swingarm bearing | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the swingarm bearing. |
| Check play of steering head bearing | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the play of the steering head bearing. |
| Grease Pro-Lever deflector | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Grease the Pro-Lever deflector. |
| Check spoke tension | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the spoke tension. |
| Check rim run-out | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the rim for run-out. |
| Check tire condition | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tire condition. |
| Check tire air pressure | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tire air pressure. |
| Check chain wear | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the chain for wear. |
| Check rear sprocket/engine sprocket for tightness | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for tightness. |
| Check rear sprocket/engine sprocket for wear | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear. |
| Check chain tension | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the chain tension. |
| Clean chain | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Clean the chain. |
| Check wheel bearing for play | Every 5,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the wheel bearing for play. |
| Check rear hub rubber dampers | Every 5,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the rear hub rubber dampers (cush drive). |
| Perform complete fork service | Every 10,000 km · Replace every 10,000 km | Advanced | Carry out a complete fork service. |
| Perform complete shock absorber service | Every 10,000 km · Replace every 10,000 km | Advanced | Carry out a complete shock absorber service. |
| Clean and grease steering head bearing and sealing elements | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Clean and grease the steering head bearing and sealing elements. |
| Treat electrical contacts with contact spray | Every 12 months | Easy | Treat electrical contacts with contact spray. |
| Clean battery terminals and treat with contact grease | Every 12 months | Easy | Clean the battery terminals and treat with contact grease. |
| Change coolant | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change the coolant. |
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