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6 CONTROLS

401950-11

The gear positions can be seen in the photograph.

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

6.14 Foot brake lever

401956-10

Foot brake lever

is located in front of the right footrest.

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

6.15 Side stand

401943-10

The side stand

is located on the left of the vehicle.

401944-10

The side stand is used for parking the motorcycle.

Info

When you are riding, side stand

must be folded up and

secured with rubber strap

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
1 Means of Representation 17
- Symbols Used7
- Formats Used7
2 Safety Advice8
- Use Definition - Intended Use8
- Misuse8
- Degrees of Risk and Symbols8
- Tampering Warning9
- Safe Operation9
- Protective Clothing10
- Work Rules10
- Environment10
- Owner's Manual10
3 Important Notes 311
- Manufacturer and Implied Warranty11
- Fuel, 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
- Vehicle Identification Number14
- Type Label14
- Engine Number14
- Fork Part Number14
- Shock Absorber Article Number15
6 Controls16
- Clutch Lever16
- Hand Brake Lever16
- Throttle Grip16
- Switch-Off Button16
- Start Button17
- Overview of Indicator Lamps17
- Opening the Fuel Tank Filler Cap17
- Closing the Fuel Tank Filler Cap18
- Opening 2-Stroke Oil Tank Cap18
- Closing 2-Stroke Oil Tank Cap18
- Cold Start Button19
- Idle Speed Adjusting Screw19
- Shift Lever19
- Foot Brake Lever20
- Side Stand20
- Service Hour Counter21
7 Preparing for Use22
- Advice on Preparing for First Use22
- Running in the Engine23
- Starting Power of Lithium-Ion Batteries at Low Temperatures23
- Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Operating Conditions24
- Preparing the Vehicle for Riding on Dry Sand24
- Preparing the Vehicle for Riding on Wet Sand25
- Preparing the Vehicle for Riding on Wet and Muddy Circuits26
- Preparing Vehicle for High Temperatures or Slow Riding27
- Preparing the Vehicle for Low Temperatures or Snow28
8 Riding Instructions 829
- Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use29
- Starting29
- Starting off30
- Shifting, Riding30
- Applying the Brakes31
- Stopping, Parking31
- Transporting32
- Refueling32
- Adding 2-Stroke Oil33
9 Service Schedule 935
- Additional Information35
- Required Work35
- Recommended Work36
10 Tuning the Chassis38
- Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with Rider's Weight38
- Air Suspension XACT 554838
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber39
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber39
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber40
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber40
- Measuring the Rear Wheel Dimension Unloaded41
- Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber42
- Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber42
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber43
- Adjusting the Riding Sag44
- Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork44
- Adjusting the Fork Air Pressure45
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork46
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork46
- Handlebar Position47
- Adjusting the Handlebar Position47
11 Service Work on the Chassis 1149
- Raising the Motorcycle with a Lift Stand49
- Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand49
- Bleeding the Fork Legs49
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs50
- Removing the Fork Legs51
- Installing the Fork Legs51
- Removing the Fork Protector52
- Installing the Fork Protector52
- Removing the Lower Triple Clamp52
- Installing the Lower Triple Clamp53
- Checking Steering Head Bearing Play55
- Adjusting Steering Head Bearing Play56
- Lubricating the Steering Head Bearing56
- Removing the Start Number Plate57
- Installing the Start Number Plate57
- Removing Front Fender57
- Installing Front Fender57
- Removing the Shock Absorber58
- Installing the Shock Absorber59
- Removing the Seat61
- Mounting the Seat61
- Removing the Air Filter Box Cover62
- Installing the Air Filter Box Cover63
- Removing the Air Filter63
- Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box64
- Installing the Air Filter65
- Preparing Air Filter Box Cover for Securing65
- Removing the Main Silencer65
- Installing the Main Silencer66
- Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer66
- Removing the Fuel Tank67
- Installing the Fuel Tank69
  - Checking the Chain for Dirt70
  - Cleaning the Chain70
  - Checking the Chain Tension71
  - Adjusting the Chain Tension72
  - Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide73
  - Checking the Frame75
  - Checking the Link Fork75
  - Checking the Throttle Cable Routing75
  - Checking the Rubber Grip76
  - Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever77
  - Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch77
  - Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid78
12 Brake System80
- Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever80
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever80
- Checking the Brake Discs80
- Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level81
- Adding Front Brake Fluid82
- Checking the Front Brake Linings83
- Changing the Brake Linings of the Front Brake83
- Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever86
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever86
- Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level87
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid88
- Checking the Brake Linings of the Rear Brake89
- Changing the Rear Brake Linings89
13 Wheels, Tires92
- Removing the Front Wheel92
- Installing the Front Wheel93
- Removing the Rear Wheel93
- Installing the Rear Wheel94
- Checking the Tire Condition96
- Checking Tire Pressure96
- Checking Spoke Tension97
- Diagnostics Connector97
14 Electrical System98
- Removing the 12 V Battery98
- Installing the 12 V Battery98
- Charging the 12-V Battery99
- Changing Main Fuse100
- Changing the Fuses of Individual Power Consumers102
15 Cooling System 15103
- Checking the Antifreeze and103
- Checking the Coolant Level104
- Draining the Coolant104
- Refilling with Coolant105
16 Tuning the Engine108
- Checking Throttle Cable Play108
- Adjusting the Throttle Cable108
  - Play108
- Adjusting the Characteristic Map of109
- Adjusting the Idle Speed110
- Programming Ambient Pressure111
  - Map Adjustment112
- Changing the Ignition Timing Map112
- Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever113
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever113
17 Service Work on the Engine114
- Changing the Fuel Screen114
- Checking 2-Stroke Oil Level115
- Priming Oil Pump115
- Cleaning the Oil Screen in the Oil Tank117
- Checking the Gear Oil Level120
- Changing the Gear Oil120
- Adding the Gear Oil121
18 Cleaning, Care 18123
- Cleaning the Motorcycle123
19 Storage 19125
- Preparing for Use after Storage126
20 Troubleshooting127
21 Technical Data129
- Engine129
- Engine Tightening Torques129
- Capacities131
- Gear Oil131
- Coolant131
- Fuel131
- Chassis131
- Electrical System132
- Tires132
- Fork132
- Chassis Tightening Torques133
- Shock Absorber133
  - Substances136
23 Auxiliary Substances138
24 Standards140
25 Index of Special Terms141
26 List of Abbreviations142
27 List of Symbols143
- Yellow and Orange Symbols143
- Index144

Brand	KTM
Model	250 XC TPI
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

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