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6 CONTROLS

6.16 Shift lever

401950-10

The shift lever

is fitted on the left side of the engine.

401950-11

The gear positions can be seen in the photograph.

The neutral or idle position is between the first and second gears.

6.17 Foot brake lever

401956-10

The foot brake lever

is attached in front of the right footrest.

The foot brake lever is used to activate the rear brake.

6.18 Side stand

401943-10

The side stand

is attached to the left side of the vehicle.

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
1 Means of Representation8
- Symbols Used8
- Formats Used8
2 Safety Advice9
- Use Definition - Intended Use9
- Misuse9
- Degrees of Risk and Symbols9
- Tampering Warning10
- Safe Operation10
- Protective Clothing11
- Work Rules11
- Environment11
- Owner's Manual11
3 Important Notes12
- Manufacturer and Implied Warranty12
- Operating and Auxiliary Substances12
- Spare Parts, Accessories12
- Service12
- Figures12
- Customer Service13
4 View of Vehicle14
- View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)14
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)15
5 Serial Numbers16
- Chassis Number16
- Type Label16
- Key Number16
- Engine Number16
- Fork Part Number17
- Shock Absorber Article Number17
6 Controls18
- Clutch Lever18
- Hand Brake Lever18
- Throttle Grip18
- Kill Switch18
- Horn Button19
- Light Switch19
- Turn Signal Switch19
- Emergency off Switch19
- Electric Starter Button20
- Combination Switch (EXC-F Six Days)20
- Indicator Lamps Overview20
- Opening the Filler Cap21
- Closing the Filler Cap21
- Cold Start Button22
- Idle Speed Adjusting Screw22
- Shift Lever23
- Foot Brake Lever23
- Side Stand23
- Steering Lock24
- Locking the Steering24
- Unlocking the Steering25
7 Combinationinstrument26
- Combination Instrument26
- Combination Instrument Overview26
- Activation and Test26
- Setting the Kilometers or Miles26
- Adjusting the Combination Instrument27
- Setting the Clock28
- Viewing the Lap Time28
- Display Mode SPEED (Speed)29
- Display Mode SPEED/H (Operating Hours)29
- Setup Menu29
- Setting the Unit of Measurement30
- Display Mode SPEED/CLK (Time)31
- Setting the Clock31
- Display Mode SPEED/LAP (Lap Time)31
- Viewing the Lap Time32
- Display Mode SPEED/ODO (Odometer)32
- Display Mode SPEED/TR1 (Trip Master 1)33
- Display Mode SPEED/TR2 (Trip Master 2)33
- Setting TR2 (Trip Master 2)33
- Display Mode SPEED/A1 (Average Speed 1)34
- Display Mode SPEED/A2 (Average Speed 2)34
- Display Mode SPEED/S1 (Stop Watch 1)35
- Display Mode SPEED/S2 (Stop Watch 2)35
- Table of Functions36
- Table of Conditions and Menu Activation37
8 Preparing for Use38
- Advice on First Use38
- Running-In the Engine39
- Starting Power of Lithium-Ion Batteries at Low Temperatures (All EU/AU Models)40
- Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Riding Conditions40
- Preparing for Rides on Dry Sand41
- Preparing for Rides on Wet Sand41
- Preparing for Rides on Wet and Muddy Surfaces42
- Preparing for Rides at High Temperature and Slow Speed42
- Preparing for Rides at Low Temperature or in Snow43
9 Riding Instructions44
- Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use44
- Starting the Vehicle44
- Activating Traction Control (EXC-F Six Days)45
- Starting off46
- Shifting, Riding46
- Braking47
- Stopping, Parking47
- Transporting48
- Refueling48
10 Service Schedule50
- Additional Information50
- Required Work50
- Recommended Work51
11 Tuning the Chassis52
- Checking the Basic Suspension Setting against the Rider's Weight52
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber52
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber52
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber53
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber54
- Measuring the Rear Wheel Dimension Unloaded54
- Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber55
- Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber55
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber56
- Adjusting the Riding Sag57
- Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork57
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork58
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork59
- Adjusting the Spring Pretension of the Fork (EXC-F Six Days)60
- Handlebar Position61
- Adjusting the Handlebar Position61
12 Service Work on the Chassis64
- Raising the Motorcycle with the Lift Stand64
- Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand64
- Bleeding the Fork Legs64
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs65
- Removing the Fork Protector65
- Installing the Fork Protector66
- Removing the Fork Legs66
- Installing the Fork Legs67
- Removing the Lower Triple Clamp (EXC-F EU/AU/BR)68
- (EXC-F Six Days)69
- Installing the Lower Triple Clamp (EXC-F EU/AU/BR)70
- Installing the Lower Triple Clamp (EXC-F Six Days)72
- Checking the Play of the Steering Head Bearing74
- Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play (EXC-F EU/AU/BR)75
- Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play (EXC-F Six Days)75
- Lubricating the Steering Head Bearing76
- Removing Front Fender76
- Installing Front Fender77
- Removing the Shock Absorber78
- Installing the Shock Absorber78
- Removing the Seat79
- Mounting the Seat79
- Removing the Air Filter Box Cover79
- Installing the Air Filter Box Cover80
- Removing the Air Filter80
- Installing the Air Filter81
- Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box81
- Sealing the Air Filter Box82
- Securing the Air Filter Box Cover82
- Removing Main Silencer83
- Installing the Main Silencer83
- Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling in the Main Silencer83
- Removing the Fuel Tank84
- Installing the Fuel Tank86
  - Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation87
  - Cleaning the Chain87
  - Checking the Chain Tension88
  - Adjusting the Chain Tension89
  - Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket and Chain Guide90
  - Checking the Frame93
  - Checking the Swingarm93
  - Checking Throttle Cable Routing93
  - Checking the Rubber Grip94
  - Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever94
  - Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch95
  - Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid96
  - Removing the Engine Guard (EXC-F AU, EXC-F Six Days)97
  - Installing the Engine Guard (EXC-F AU, EXC-F Six Days)97
13 Brake System98
- Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever98
- Adjusting Free Travel of Hand Brake Lever98
- Checking the Brake Discs98
- Checking the Brake Fluid Level of the Front Brake99
- Adding Front Brake Fluid100
- Checking the Front Brake Linings101
- Changing the Front Brake Linings101
- Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever103
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever104
- Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level105
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid105
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings106
- Changing the Rear Brake Linings107
14 Wheels, Tires110
- Removing the Front Wheel110
- Installing the Front Wheel111
- Removing the Rear Wheel111
- Installing the Rear Wheel112
- Checking the Tire Condition114
- Checking the Tire Air Pressure114
- Checking Spoke Tension115
15 Electrical System116
- Removing the Battery116
- Installing the Battery117
- Recharging the Battery118
- Changing the Main Fuse121
- Changing the Fuses of Individual Power Consumers122
- Removing the Headlight Mask with the Headlight124
- Installing the Headlight Mask with the Headlight124
- Changing the Headlight Bulb125
- Checking the Headlight Setting126
- Adjusting the Headlight Range126
- Changing the Turn Signal Bulb127
- Changing the Combination Instrument127
- Diagnostics Connector128
16 Cooling System129
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level129
- Checking the Coolant Level130
- Draining the Coolant131
- Refilling Coolant132
17 Tuning the Engine133
- Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable133
- Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable133
- Setting the Characteristic Map of the Throttle Response134
- Changing the Mapping (EXC-F Six Days)135
- Adjusting the Idle Speed136
- Teaching the Throttle Valve Position137
- Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever137
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever138
18 Service Work on the Engine139
- Changing the Fuel Screen139
- Checking the Engine Oil Level140
- Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screen140
- Adding Engine Oil143
19 Cleaning, Care144
- Cleaning the Motorcycle144
- Checks and Maintenance Steps for Winter Operation145
20 Storage146
- Preparing for Use after Storage147
21 Troubleshooting148
22 Blink Code151
23 Technical Data153
- Engine153
- Engine Tightening Torques154
- Capacities156
- Engine Oil156
- Coolant156
- Fuel156
- Chassis156
- Electrical System157
- Tires158
- Fork158
- Exc-F Eu/Au/Br158
- EXC-F Six Days158
- Shock Absorber159
- Chassis Tightening Torques160
24 Substances162
25 Auxiliary Substances164
26 Standards166
27 Index of Special Terms167
28 List of Abbreviations168
29 List of Symbols169
- Yellow and Orange Symbols169
- Green and Blue Symbols169
- Index170

Brand	KTM
Model	250 EXC-F EU 2018
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

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