Name: KTM 450 EXC-F 2019
Brand: KTM
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PREPARING FOR USE 8

8.9 Preparing vehicle for low temperatures or snow

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– Fit a rain cover on the air filter.

Waterproofing device for air filter (79006921000)

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Observe fitting instructions for KTM PowerParts.

Table of Contents4
Means of Representation8
Symbols Used8
Formats Used8
Safety Advice 29
Use Definition - Intended Use9
Misuse9
Degrees of Risk and Symbols9
Tampering Warning10
Safe Operation10
Protective Clothing11
Work Rules11
Environment11
Owner's Manual11
Important Notes12
Manufacturer and Implied Warranty12
Operating and Auxiliary Substances12
Spare Parts, Accessories12
Service12
Figures12
Customer Service12
View of Vehicle14
View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)14
View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)15
Serial Numbers16
Chassis Number16
Type Label16
Key Number16
Engine Number16
Fork Part Number17
Shock Absorber Article Number17
Controls18
Clutch Lever18
Hand Brake Lever18
Throttle Grip18
Kill Switch18
Horn Button19
Light Switch19
Turn Signal Switch19
Emergency off Switch19
Electric Starter Button20
Combination Switch (EXC-F Six Days)20
Indicator Lamps Overview20
Opening the Filler Cap21
Closing the Filler Cap21
Cold Start Button22
Idle Speed Adjusting Screw22
Shift Lever23
Foot Brake Lever23
Side Stand23
Steering Lock24
Locking the Steering24
Unlocking the Steering25
Combination Instrument26
Combination Instrument Overview26
Activation and Test26
Setting the Kilometers or Miles26
Adjusting the Combination Instrument27
Setting the Clock28
Viewing the Lap Time28
Display Mode SPEED (Speed)29
Display Mode SPEED/H (Operating Hours)29
Setup Menu29
Setting the Unit of Measurement30
Display Mode SPEED/CLK (Time)31
Setting the Clock31
Display Mode SPEED/LAP (Lap Time)31
Viewing the Lap Time32
Display Mode SPEED/ODO (Odometer)32
Display Mode SPEED/TR1 (Trip Master 1)33
Display Mode SPEED/TR2 (Trip Master 2)33
Setting TR2 (Trip Master 2)33
Display Mode SPEED/A1 (Average Speed 1)34
Display Mode SPEED/A2 (Average Speed 2)34
Display Mode SPEED/S1 (Stop Watch 1)35
Display Mode SPEED/S2 (Stop Watch 2)35
Table of Functions36
Table of Conditions and Menu Activation37
Preparing for Use38
Advice on First Use38
Running-In the Engine39
Starting Power of Lithium-Ion Batteries at Low Temperatures39
Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Riding Conditions40
Preparing Vehicle for Rides on Dry Sand40
Preparing Vehicle for Rides on Wet Sand41
Preparing Vehicle for Rides on Wet and Muddy Circuits42
Preparing Vehicle for High Temperatures or Slow Riding42
Preparing Vehicle for Low Temperatures or Snow43
Riding Instructions44
Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use44
Starting the Vehicle44
Activating Traction Control (EXC-F Six Days)45
Starting off46
Shifting, Riding46
Braking46
Stopping, Parking47
Transporting48
Refueling48
10 Service Schedule50
Additional Information50
Required Work50
Recommended Work51
11 Tuning the Chassis52
Checking the Basic Suspension Setting against the Rider's Weight52
Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber52
Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber52
Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber53
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber54
Measuring the Rear Wheel Dimension Unloaded54
Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber55
Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber55
Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber56
Adjusting the Riding Sag57
Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork57
Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork58
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork59
Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Fork (EXC-F Six Days)60
Handlebar Position61
Adjusting the Handlebar Position61
12 Service Work on the Chassis64
Raising the Motorcycle with the Lift Stand64
Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand64
Bleeding the Fork Legs64
Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs65
Removing the Fork Protector65
Installing the Fork Protector66
Removing the Fork Legs66
Installing the Fork Legs67
(Exc-F Eu/Au)68
Removing the Lower Triple Clamp (EXC-F Six Days)69
Installing the Lower Triple Clamp (EXC-F EU/AU)70
Installing the Lower Triple Clamp (EXC-F Six Days)72
Checking the Play of the Steering Head Bearing74
Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play (EXC-F EU/AU)74
Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play (EXC-F Six Days)75
Lubricating the Steering Head Bearing76
Removing Front Fender76
Installing Front Fender77
Removing the Shock Absorber78
Installing the Shock Absorber78
Removing the Seat78
Mounting the Seat79
Removing the Air Filter Box Cover79
Installing the Air Filter Box Cover80
Removing the Air Filter80
Installing the Air Filter81
Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box81
Sealing the Air Filter Box82
Preparing Air Filter Box Cover for Securing82
Removing the Main Silencer82
Installing the Main Silencer83
Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling in the Main Silencer83
Removing the Fuel Tank84
Installing the Fuel Tank86
Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation87
Cleaning the Chain87
Checking the Chain Tension88
Adjusting the Chain Tension89
Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide90
Checking the Frame92
Checking the Swingarm92
Checking Throttle Cable Routing92
Checking the Rubber Grip93
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever94
Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch94
Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid95
Removing the Engine Guard (EXC-F Six Days, EXC-F AU)96
Installing the Engine Guard (EXC-F Six Days, EXC-F AU)96
Brake System 1397
Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever97
Adjusting Free Travel of Hand Brake Lever97
Checking the Brake Discs97
Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level98
Adding Front Brake Fluid99
Checking the Front Brake Linings100
Changing the Front Brake Linings100
Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever102
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever103
Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level103
Adding Rear Brake Fluid104
Checking the Rear Brake Linings105
Changing the Rear Brake Linings105
14 Wheels, Tires108
Removing the Front Wheel108
Installing the Front Wheel109
Removing the Rear Wheel109
Installing the Rear Wheel110
Checking the Tire Condition112
Checking the Tire Air Pressure112
Checking Spoke Tension113
15 Electrical System114
Removing the Battery114
Installing the Battery114
Recharging the Battery115
Changing the Main Fuse117
Changing the Fuses of Individual Power Consumers118
Removing the Headlight Mask with the Headlight120
Installing the Headlight Mask with the Headlight120
Changing the Headlight Bulb121
Checking the Headlight Setting121
Adjusting the Headlight Range122
Changing the Turn Signal Bulb122
Changing the Combination Instrument123
Diagnostics Connector124
Cooling System 16125
Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level125
Checking the Coolant Level126
Draining the Coolant126
Refilling Coolant127
Tuning the Engine 17129
Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable129
Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable129
Adjusting the Characteristic Map of the Throttle Response130
Changing the Mapping (EXC-F Six Days)131
Adjusting the Idle Speed132
Teaching the Throttle Valve Position133
Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever133
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever134
Service Work on the Engine 18135
Changing the Fuel Screen135
Checking the Engine Oil Level136
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screens136
Adding Engine Oil139
19 Cleaning, Care140
Cleaning the Motorcycle140
Checks and Maintenance Steps for Winter Operation141
20 Storage142
Preparing for Use after Storage143
21 Troubleshooting144
Blink Code 22147
Technical Data 23149
Engine149
Engine Tightening Torques150
Capacities151
Engine Oil151
Coolant151
Fuel151
Chassis152
Electrical System153
Tires153
Fork153
Exc-F Eu/Au153
EXC-F Six Days154
Shock Absorber154
Chassis Tightening Torques155
Substances 24157
Auxiliary Substances 25159
Standards 26161
27 Index of Special Terms162
List of Abbreviations 28163
29 List of Symbols164
Yellow and Orange Symbols164
Green and Blue Symbols164
Index165

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Brand	KTM
Model	450 EXC-F 2019
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English