KTM 250 SX-F User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION ...................... 5
1.1 Symbols used .................................... 5
1.2 Formats used..................................... 5
2 SAFETY ADVICE............................................ 6
2.1 Use definition – intended use.............. 6
2.2 Misuse.............................................. 6
2.3 Safety advice..................................... 6
2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols................ 7
2.5 Tampering warning............................. 7
2.6 Safe operation ................................... 7
2.7 Protective clothing ............................. 8
2.8 Work rules......................................... 8
2.9 Environment...................................... 8
2.10 Owner's Manual ................................. 9
3 IMPORTANT NOTES.................................... 10
3.1 Manufacturer and implied warranty.... 10
3.2 Operating and auxiliary substances .... 10
3.3 Spare parts, accessories ................... 10
3.4 Service ........................................... 10
3.5 Figures ........................................... 10
3.6 Customer service.............................. 10
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE ...................................... 12
4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example) ... 12
4.2 View of vehicle, rear right
(example)........................................ 13
5 SERIAL NUMBERS ..................................... 14
5.1 Chassis number ............................... 14
5.2 Type label ....................................... 14
5.3 Engine number ................................ 14
5.4 Fork article number.......................... 14
5.5 Shock absorber article number .......... 15
6 CONTROLS................................................. 16
6.1 Clutch lever..................................... 16
6.2 Hand brake lever.............................. 16
6.3 Throttle grip .................................... 16
6.4 Kill switch....................................... 16
6.5 Electric starter button....................... 17
6.6 Combination switch.......................... 17
6.7 Indicator lamps overview................... 17
6.8 Service hour counter ........................ 18
6.9 Opening the filler cap....................... 18
6.10 Closing the filler cap ........................ 19
6.11 Cold start button.............................. 20
6.12 Idle speed adjusting screw................ 21
6.13 Shift lever ....................................... 21
6.14 Foot brake lever ............................... 22
6.15 Plug-in stand (All SX‑F models)......... 22
6.16 Side stand (XC‑F US) ....................... 22
7 PREPARING FOR USE................................. 23
7.1 Advice on preparing for first use ........ 23
7.2 Running in the engine ...................... 24
7.3 Starting power of lithium-ion
batteries at low temperatures ............ 25
7.4 Preparing the vehicle for difficult
operating conditions......................... 25
7.5 Preparing vehicle for rides on dry
sand ............................................... 25
7.6 Preparing vehicle for rides on wet
sand ............................................... 26
7.7 Preparing vehicle for rides on wet
and muddy circuits .......................... 27
7.8 Preparing vehicle for high
temperatures or slow riding ............... 27
7.9 Preparing vehicle for low
temperatures or snow ....................... 27
8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS.............................. 28
8.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use ..................... 28
8.2 Starting the vehicle.......................... 28
8.3 Activating launch control .................. 29
8.4 Activating traction control................. 30
8.5 Starting off...................................... 30
8.6 Shifting, riding ................................ 31
8.7 Applying the brakes.......................... 31
8.8 Stopping, parking............................. 32
8.9 Transporting.................................... 32
8.10 Refueling ........................................ 33
9 SERVICE SCHEDULE .................................. 35
9.1 Additional information...................... 35
9.2 Required work ................................. 35
9.3 Recommended work ......................... 36
10 TUNING THE CHASSIS ............................... 38
10.1 Checking the basic chassis setting
with the rider's weight ...................... 38
10.2 Air suspension AER 48..................... 38
10.3 Compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 39
10.4 Adjusting the low-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 39
10.5 Adjusting the high-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 40
10.6 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the shock absorber........................... 41
10.7 Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded.... 41
10.8 Checking the static sag of the shock
absorber.......................................... 42
10.9 Checking the riding sag of the shock
absorber.......................................... 43

KTM 250 SX-F Specifications

General

Displacement	249.9 cm³
Bore x Stroke	78 mm x 52.3 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	5-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Front Suspension	WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension	WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
Front Brake	Disc brake
Rear Brake	Disc brake
Ground Clearance	370 mm
Compression Ratio	14.4:1
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke
Fuel System	Keihin EFI, 44mm Throttle Body
Frame	Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 steel
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.2 liters