KTM 250 EXC-F User Manual

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Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
1 Means of Representation7
- Symbols Used7
- Formats Used7
2 Safety Advice8
- Use Definition - Intended Use8
- Degrees of Risk and Symbols8
- Tampering Warning8
- Safe Operation9
- Protective Clothing9
- Work Rules9
- Environment9
- Owner's Manual10
3 Important Notes11
- Guarantee, Warranty11
- Operating and Auxiliary Substances11
- Spare Parts, Accessories11
- Service11
- Figures11
- Customer Service11
4 View of Vehicle12
- View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)12
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)13
5 Serial Numbers14
- Chassis Number14
- Type Label14
- Key Number (All EXC-F Models)14
- Engine Number14
- Fork Part Number14
- Shock Absorber Part Number15
6 Controls16
- Clutch Lever16
- Hand Brake Lever16
- Throttle Grip16
- Kill Switch (All EXC-F Models)16
- Kill Switch (XCF-W)16
- Horn Button (All EXC-F Models)17
- Light Switch (All EXC-F Models)17
- Light Switch (XCF-W)17
- Turn Signal Switch (All EXC-F Models)17
- Emergency off Switch (EXC-F AU)17
- Electric Starter Button (EXC-F EU/BR, XCF-W, Six Days)18
- Electric Starter Button (EXC-F AU)18
- Overview of Indicator Lamps (All EXC-F Models)18
- Overview of Indicator Lamps (XCF-W)18
- Opening Filler Cap18
- Closing Filler Cap19
- Idle Speed Adjusting Screw19
- Shift Lever20
- Kick Starter20
- Foot Brake Lever20
- Side Stand20
- Steering Lock (All EXC-F Models)21
- Locking the Steering (All EXC-F Models)21
- Unlocking the Steering (All EXC-F Models)21
7 Speedometer22
- Speedometer Overview22
- Activation and Test22
- Setting Kilometers or Miles22
- Setting the Speedometer Functions23
- Setting the Clock23
- Viewing the Lap Time23
- Display Mode SPEED (Speed)24
- Display Mode SPEED/H (Service Hours)24
- Setup Menu25
- Setting the Unit of Measurement25
- Display Mode SPEED/CLK (Time)26
- Setting the Clock26
- Display Mode SPEED/LAP (Lap Time)26
- Viewing the Lap Time27
- Display Mode SPEED/ODO (Odometer)27
- Display Mode SPEED/TR1 (Trip Master 1)27
- Display Mode SPEED/TR2 (Trip Master 2)28
- Setting TR2 (Trip Master 2)28
- Display Mode SPEED/A1 (Average Speed 1)28
- Display Mode SPEED/A2 (Average Speed 2)29
- Display Mode SPEED/S1 (Stop Watch 1)29
- Display Mode SPEED/S2 (Stop Watch 2)29
- Table of Functions30
- Table of Conditions and Menu Activation31
8 Preparing for Use32
- Advice on First Use32
- Running-In the Engine33
- Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Riding Conditions33
- Preparing for Rides on Dry Sand34
- Preparing for Rides on Wet Sand34
- Preparing for Rides on Wet and Muddy Surfaces35
- Preparing for Rides at High Temperature and Slow Speed35
- Preparing for Rides at Low Temperature or in Snow35
9 Riding Instructions36
- Checks and Maintenance Work When Preparing for Use36
- Starting36
- Starting off37
- Shifting, Riding37
- Braking37
- Stopping, Parking38
- Transport38
- Refueling39
10 Service Schedule40
- Service Work (as Additional Order)41
11 Tuning the Chassis42
- Checking the Basic Suspension Setting against the Rider's Weight42
- Compression Damping of Shock Absorber42
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber42
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber43
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber43
- Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded44
- Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber44
- Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber44
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber45
- Adjusting the Riding Sag45
- Checking Basic Setting of Fork46
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork46
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork47
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Fork (EXC-F EU/AU/BR, XCF-W)48
- Handlebar Position49
- Adjusting the Handlebar Position49
12 Service Work on the Chassis51
- Raising the Motorcycle with the Lift Stand51
- Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand51
- Bleeding the Fork Legs51
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs52
- Removing the Fork Legs52
- Installing the Fork Legs53
- Removing the Fork Protector54
- Installing the Fork Protector55
- Removing the Lower Triple Clamp (All EXC-F Models)55
- Removing the Lower Triple Clamp (XCF-W)56
- Installing the Lower Triple Clamp (All EXC-F Models)56
- Installing the Lower Triple Clamp (XCF-W)59
- Checking the Steering Head Bearing Play61
- Adjusting the Play of the Steering Head Bearing (All EXC-F Models)61
- Adjusting the Play of the Steering Head Bearing (XCF-W)62
- Greasing the Steering Head Bearing63
- Removing the Front Fender63
- Installing the Front Fender63
- Removing the Shock Absorber64
- Installing the Shock Absorber64
- Removing the Seat64
- Mounting the Seat64
- Removing the Air Filter Box Cover65
- Installing the Air Filter Box Cover65
- Removing the Air Filter65
- Installing the Air Filter65
- Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box66
- Sealing the Air Filter Box66
- Removing Main Silencer67
- Installing the Main Silencer67
- Cleaning Spark Arrestor (XCF-W)67
- Changing Glass Fiber Yarn Filling in the Main Silencer68
- Removing the Fuel Tank70
- Installing the Fuel Tank71
- Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation73
- Cleaning the Chain73
- Checking the Chain Tension73
- Adjusting the Chain Tension74
- Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket and Chain Guide75
- Checking the Frame76
- Checking the Swingarm77
- Checking Throttle Cable Routing77
- Checking the Rubber Grip77
- Additionally Securing the Rubber Grip78
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever78
- Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch78
- Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid78
- Removing the Engine Guard79
- Installing the Engine Guard79
13 Brake System80
- Checking Free Travel of Hand Brake Lever80
- Adjusting Free Travel of Hand Brake Lever (All EXC-F Models)80
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever (XCF-W)80
- Checking the Brake Discs81
- Checking the Brake Fluid Level of the Front Brake81
- Adding Front Brake Fluid81
- Checking the Front Brake Linings82
- Changing the Front Brake Linings83
- Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever84
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever84
- Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level85
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid85
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings86
- Changing the Rear Brake Linings87
14 Wheels, Tires89
- Removing the Front Wheel89
- Installing the Front Wheel89
- Removing the Rear Wheel90
- Installing the Rear Wheel91
- Checking the Tire Condition91
- Checking the Tire Air Pressure92
- Checking Spoke Tension92
15 Electrical System94
- Removing the Battery94
- Installing the Battery94
- Charging the Battery95
- Changing the Main Fuse96
- Changing the Fuses of Individual Power Consumers97
- Removing Headlight Mask with Headlight97
- Refitting the Headlight Mask with the Headlight98
- Changing the Headlight Bulb98
- Checking the Headlight Setting99
- Adjusting the Headlight Range99
- Changing the Turn Signal Bulb (All EXC-F Models)100
- Changing the Speedometer Battery100
16 Cooling System102
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level102
- Checking the Coolant Level103
- Draining the Coolant103
- Refilling Coolant104
17 Tuning the Engine105
- Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable105
- Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable105
- Adjusting the Idle Speed106
- Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever106
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever106
18 Service Work on the Engine108
- Changing the Fuel Screen108
- Checking the Engine Oil Level108
- Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screen109
- Adding Engine Oil111
19 Cleaning, Care112
- Cleaning the Motorcycle112
- Checks and Maintenance Steps for Winter Operation113
20 Storage114
- Preparing for Use after Storage114
21 Troubleshooting115
22 Blink Code117
23 Technical Data119
- Engine119
- Engine Tightening Torques119
- Capacities121
- Engine Oil121
- Coolant121
- Fuel121
- Chassis121
- Electrical System122
- Tires122
- Fork122
- Exc-F Eu/Au/Br, Xcf-W122
- EXC-F Six Days123
- Shock Absorber123
- Chassis Tightening Torques124
24 Substances126
25 Auxiliary Substances128
26 Standards130
27 List of Abbreviations131
28 Lisy of Symbols132
- Yellow and Orange Symbols132
- Green and Blue Symbols132
- Index133

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KTM 250 EXC-F Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement	249.91 cc
Bore x Stroke	78 mm x 52.3 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Ground Clearance	370 mm
Seat Height	960 mm
Fuel System	Keihin EFI, 42mm throttle body
Frame	Central double-cradle type, 25CrMo4 steel
Rear Suspension	WP Xplor shock absorber
Front Brake	260 mm disc
Rear Brake	220 mm disc
ABS	No