KTM 250 XC-F EU User Manual

KTM 250 XC-F EU

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2016

250 SX‑F EU

250 SX‑F US

250 XC‑F US

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 Manual8
3 Important Notes9
- Guarantee, Warranty9
- Operating and Auxiliary Substances9
- Spare Parts, Accessories9
- Service9
- Figures9
- Customer Service9
4 View of Vehicle10
- View of Vehicle, Front Left Side (Example)10
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)11
5 Serial Numbers12
- Chassis Number12
- Type Label12
- Engine Number12
- Fork Part Number12
- Shock Absorber Part Number12
6 Controls13
- Clutch Lever13
- Hand Brake Lever13
- Throttle Grip13
- Kill Switch13
- Electric Starter Button13
- Map-Select Switch for the Basic Setting (All SX-F Models)14
- Map-Select Switch for Ride Mode (All SX-F Models)14
- Launch Control14
- Overview of Indicator Lamps14
- Opening the Filler Cap15
- Closing the Filler Cap15
- Cold Start Button16
- Idle Speed Adjusting Screw16
- Shift Lever16
- Foot Brake Lever17
- Plug-In Stand (All SX-F Models)17
- Side Stand (XC-F US)17
7 Preparing for Use19
- Advice on First Use19
- Running in the Engine20
- Starting Power of Lithium-Ion Batteries at Low Temperatures20
- Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Operating Conditions20
- Preparing for Rides on Dry Sand21
- Preparing for Rides on Wet Sand21
- Preparing for Rides on Wet and Muddy Surfaces22
- Preparing for Rides at High Temperatures and Low Speeds22
- Preparing for Rides at Low Temperatures or in Snow22
8 Riding Instructions23
- Checks and Maintenance before Putting into Operation23
- Starting23
- Activating Launch Control24
- Starting off24
- Shifting, Riding24
- Applying the Brakes25
- Stopping, Parking25
- Transport26
- Refueling26
9 Service Schedule27
- Additional Information27
- Required Work27
- Recommended Work28
10 Tuning the Chassis29
- Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with the Rider's Weight29
- Air Suspension AER 48 (SX-F EU)29
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber30
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber30
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber30
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber31
- Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded32
- Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber32
- Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber33
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber33
- Adjusting the Riding Sag34
- Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork (SX-F US, XC-F US)34
- Adjusting the Fork Air Pressure (SX-F EU)35
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork35
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork36
- Handlebar Position37
- Adjusting the Handlebar Position37
11 Service Work on the Chassis39
- Raising the Motorcycle with a Lift Stand39
- Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand39
- Bleeding the Fork Legs39
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs40
- Removing the Fork Protector40
- Installing the Fork Protector41
- Removing the Fork Legs41
- Installing the Fork Legs41
- Removing the Lower Triple Clamp42
- Installing the Lower Triple Clamp43
- Checking the Steering Head Bearing Play44
- Adjusting the Play of the Steering Head Bearing45
- Greasing the Steering Head Bearing45
- Removing the Start Number Plate46
- Installing the Start Number Plate46
- Removing the Front Fender46
- Installing the Front Fender47
- Removing the Shock Absorber47
- Installing the Shock Absorber48
- Removing the Seat49
- Mounting the Seat50
- Removing the Air Filter Box Lid50
- Installing the Air Filter Box Lid51
- Removing the Air Filter51
- Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box51
- Installing the Air Filter52
- Securing the Air Filter Box Lid52
- Sealing the Air Filter Box53
- Removing the Main Silencer53
- Installing the Main Silencer53
- Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer53
- Removing the Fuel Tank54
- Installing the Fuel Tank55
- Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation56
- Cleaning the Chain56
- Checking the Chain Tension57
- Adjusting the Chain Tension57
- Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide58
- Checking the Frame60
- Checking the Swingarm60
- Checking the Throttle Cable Routing60
- Checking the Rubber Grip61
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever61
- Checking/Rectifying the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch61
- Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid62
12 Brake System63
- Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever63
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever63
- Checking the Brake Discs63
- Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level64
- Adding Front Brake Fluid64
- Checking the Front Brake Linings65
- Changing the Front Brake Linings65
- Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever67
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever67
- Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level68
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid68
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings69
- Changing the Rear Brake Linings70
13 Wheels, Tires72
- Removing the Front Wheel72
- Installing the Front Wheel72
- Removing the Rear Wheel73
- Installing the Rear Wheel74
- Checking the Tire Condition74
- Checking the Tire Air Pressure75
- Checking the Spoke Tension75
14 Electrical System77
- Removing the Battery77
- Installing the Battery77
- Recharging the Battery78
- Changing the Main Fuse80
15 Cooling System81
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level81
- Checking the Coolant Level81
- Draining the Coolant82
- Refilling Coolant82
16 Tuning the Engine83
- Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable83
- Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable83
- Setting the Characteristic Map of the Throttle Response84
- Adjusting the Idle Speed84
- Teaching the Throttle Valve Position85
- Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever85
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever86
17 Service Work on the Engine87
- Changing the Fuel Screen87
- Checking the Engine Oil Level87
- Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screen88
- Adding Engine Oil90
18 Cleaning, Care91
- Cleaning the Motorcycle91
19 Storage92
- Putting into Operation after Storage92
20 Troubleshooting93
21 Blink Code95
22 Technical Data96
- Engine96
- Engine Tightening Torques97
- Capacities98
- Engine Oil98
- Coolant98
- Fuel98
- Chassis98
- Electrical System99
- Tires99
- Fork99
- Sx-F Eu99
- Sx-F Us100
- XC-F Us100
- Shock Absorber101
- Sx-F Eu101
- Sx-F Us101
- XC-F Us102
- Chassis Tightening Torques102
23 Substances104
24 Auxiliary Substances106
25 Standards107
26 List of Abbreviations108
- Index109

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Brand	KTM
Model	250 XC-F EU
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

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