250 SX-F 2016

KTM 250 SX-F 2016 User Manual

KTM 250 SX-F 2016

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2016

250 SX-F

250 XC‑F

Art. no. 3213331en

Table of Contents

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
1 Means of Representation6
- Symbols Used6
- Formats Used6
2 Safety Advice7
- Use Definition - Intended Use7
- Degrees of Risk and Symbols7
- Tampering Warning7
- Safe Operation8
- Protective Clothing8
- Work Rules8
- Environment8
- Owner's Manual9
3 Important Notes10
- Manufacturer and Implied Warranty10
- Operating and Auxiliary Substances10
- Spare Parts, Accessories10
- Service10
- Figures10
- Customer Service10
4 View of Vehicle11
- View of Vehicle, Front Left Side (Example)11
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)12
5 Serial Numbers13
- Chassis Number13
- Type Label13
- Engine Number13
- Fork Part Number13
- Shock Absorber Article Number13
6 Controls14
- Clutch Lever14
- Hand Brake Lever14
- Throttle Grip14
- Kill Switch14
- Electric Starter Button14
- Map-Select Switch for the Basic Setting (All SX-F Models)15
- Map-Select Switch for Ride Mode (All SX-F Models)15
- Launch Control15
- Overview of Indicator Lamps15
- Opening the Filler Cap16
- Closing the Filler Cap16
- Cold Start Button17
- Idle Speed Adjusting Screw17
- Shift Lever18
- Foot Brake Lever18
- Plug-In Stand (All SX-F Models)18
- Side Stand (XC-F US)19
7 Preparing for Use20
- Advice on First Use20
- Running in the Engine21
- Starting Power of Lithium-Ion Batteries at Low Temperatures21
- Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Riding Conditions21
- Preparing for Rides on Dry Sand22
- Preparing for Rides on Wet Sand22
- Preparing for Rides on Wet and Muddy Surfaces23
- Preparing for Rides at High Temperatures and Low Speeds23
- Preparing for Rides at Low Temperature and in Snow23
8 Riding Instructions24
- Checks and Maintenance before Putting into Operation24
- Starting24
- Activating Launch Control25
- Starting off25
- Shifting, Riding25
- Applying the Brakes26
- Stopping, Parking26
- Transport27
- Refueling27
9 Service Schedule29
- Additional Information29
- Required Work29
- Recommended Work30
10 Tuning the Chassis31
- Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with the Rider's Weight31
- Air Suspension AER 48 (SX-F EU)31
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber31
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber32
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber32
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber33
- Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded34
- Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber34
- Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber35
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber35
- Adjusting the Riding Sag36
- Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork (SX-F US, XC-F US)36
- Adjusting the Fork Air Pressure (SX-F EU)37
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork37
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork38
- Handlebar Position39
- Adjusting the Handlebar Position39
11 Service Work on the Chassis41
- Raising the Motorcycle with a Lift Stand41
- Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand41
- Bleeding the Fork Legs41
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs42
- Removing the Fork Protector42
- Installing the Fork Protector43
- Removing the Fork Legs43
- Installing the Fork Legs43
- Removing the Lower Triple Clamp44
- Installing the Lower Triple Clamp45
- Checking the Steering Head Bearing Play46
- Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play47
- Greasing the Steering Head Bearing47
- Removing the Start Number Plate48
- Installing the Start Number Plate48
- Removing the Front Fender48
- Installing the Front Fender49
- Removing the Shock Absorber49
- Installing the Shock Absorber50
- Removing the Seat51
- Mounting the Seat52
- Removing the Air Filter Box Cover52
- Installing the Air Filter Box Cover53
- Removing the Air Filter53
- Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box53
- Installing the Air Filter54
- Securing the Air Filter Box Cover54
- Sealing the Air Filter Box55
- Removing the Main Silencer55
- Installing the Main Silencer55
- Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer55
- Removing the Fuel Tank56
- Installing the Fuel Tank57
- Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation58
- Cleaning the Chain58
- Checking the Chain Tension59
- Adjusting the Chain Tension60
- Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide60
- Checking the Frame62
- Checking the Swingarm62
- Checking the Throttle Cable Routing62
- Checking the Rubber Grips63
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever63
- Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch64
- Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid64
12 Brake System66
- Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever66
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever66
- Checking the Brake Discs66
- Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level67
- Adding Front Brake Fluid67
- Checking the Front Brake Linings68
- Changing the Front Brake Linings69
- Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever70
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever71
- Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level71
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid72
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings72
- Changing the Rear Brake Linings73
13 Wheels, Tires75
- Removing the Front Wheel75
- Installing the Front Wheel75
- Removing the Rear Wheel76
- Installing the Rear Wheel77
- Checking the Tire Condition78
- Checking the Tire Air Pressure78
- Checking Spoke Tension78
14 Electrical System80
- Removing the Battery80
- Installing the Battery80
- Recharging the Battery81
- Changing the Main Fuse82
15 Cooling System84
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level84
- Checking the Coolant Level85
- Draining the Coolant85
- Refilling Coolant86
16 Tuning the Engine87
- Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable87
- Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable87
- Setting the Characteristic Map of the Throttle Response88
- Changing the Mapping88
- Adjusting the Idle Speed89
- Teaching the Throttle Valve Position89
- Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever90
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever90
17 Service Work on the Engine91
- Changing the Fuel Screen91
- Checking the Engine Oil Level91
- Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screen92
- Adding Engine Oil94
18 Cleaning, Care95
- Cleaning the Motorcycle95
19 Storage96
- Putting into Operation after Storage97
20 Troubleshooting98
21 Technical Data100
- Engine100
- Engine Tightening Torques101
- Capacities102
- Engine Oil102
- Coolant102
- Fuel102
- Chassis102
- Electrical System103
- Tires103
- Fork103
- Sx-F Eu103
- Sx-F Us104
- XC-F Us104
- Shock Absorber105
- Sx-F Eu105
- Sx-F Us105
- XC-F Us106
- Chassis Tightening Torques106
22 Substances108
23 Auxiliary Substances110
24 Standards111
25 Index of Special Terms112
26 List of Abbreviations113
27 List of Symbols114
- Yellow and Orange Symbols114
- Index115

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Brand	KTM
Model	250 SX-F 2016
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

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