Name: KTM 450 SX 2009
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OWNER'S MANUAL 2009

450 SX ATV

505 SX ATV

ART. NO. 3211378en

Table of Contents5
Means of Representation9
Important Notes10
- Overview of Labels14
View of Vehicle24
- View of the Vehicle from the Left Front (Example)24
- View of the Vehicle from the Right Rear (Example)26
Location of Serial Numbers28
- Chassis Number28
- Type Label28
- Key Number29
- Engine Number29
- Shock Absorber Part Number, Front30
- Shock Absorber Part Number, Rear30
Control Elements31
- Clutch Lever31
- Hot Start Lever31
- Handbrake Lever, Parking Brake32
- Throttle Lever33
- Light Switch33
- Light Switch34
- ENG. STOP Switch34
- ENG. STOP Switch35
- Electric Starter Button35
- Electric Starter Button36
- Ignition Switch36
- Indicator Lamp Overview37
- Emergency off Switch with Rip Cord37
- Opening Filler Cap38
- Closing Filler Cap38
- Fuel Tap39
- Choke40
- Shift Lever40
- Foot Brake Pedal41
Tips on Putting into Operation42
- Advice on First Use42
- Running in the Engine45
Riding Instructions46
- Checks before Putting into Operation46
- Starting47
- Starting up49
- Shifting49
- Braking50
- Riding51
- Riding in Bends51
- Riding Downhill53
- Riding Uphill54
- Riding Perpendicular to the Slope55
- Turning on Slopes55
- Riding through Water57
- Switching off the Engine57
- Stopping, Parking58
- Refueling59
Service Schedule61
- Important Maintenance Work to be Carried out by an Authorized KTM Workshop61
- Important Maintenance Work to be Carried out by an Authorized KTM Workshop. (as Additional Job)63
- Important Checks and Maintenance Work to be Carried out by the Rider65
Maintenance on Chassis and Engine66
- Jacking up the Vehicle66
- Removing the Vehicle from the Work Stand66
- Basic Information on Changing the Chassis Settings66
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber67
- Front Shock Absorber - Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping67
- Front Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping68
- Front Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Rebound Damping70
- Front Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Cross over71
- Front Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Spring Preload73
- Rear Shock Absorber - Adjusting the High Speed Compression Damping75
- Rear Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping76
- Rear Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Rebound Damping77
- Rear Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Spring Preload78
- Removing the Rear Shock Absorber80
- Installing the Rear Shock Absorber82
- Checking the Toe82
- Adjusting the Toe85
- Checking/Adjusting the Camber87
- Fork Offset89
- Adjusting the Fork Offset90
- Toe Width of Rear Axle90
- Adjusting the Toe Width of the Rear Axle91
- Handlebar Position93
- Adjusting the Handlebar Position94
Checking Play in Gas Bowden Cable96
Adjusting Play in Gas Bowden Cable97
Checking Chain Dirt98
Cleaning the Chain98
Checking the Chain Tension99
Checking Rear Sprocket / Engine Sprocket for Wear100
Checking Chain Wear100
Adjusting Chain Tension102
Greasing the Rear Wheel Eccentric Element104
Checking the Brake Discs104
Checking the Free Play of the Hand Brake Lever105
Adjusting Basic Position of Handbrake Lever106
Checking Front Brake Fluid Level107
Adding Front Brake Fluid107
Checking the Front Brake Linings109
Removing Front Brake Linings110
Installing the Front Brake Linings111
Changing the Front Brake Linings112
Checking Free Play of Foot Brake Lever114
Adjusting Basic Position of Footbrake Lever115
Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level116
Adding Rear Brake Fluid117
Checking Rear Brake Linings119
Removing Rear Brake Linings120
Installing the Rear Brake Linings121
Changing the Rear Brake Linings123
Removing Wheel/Wheels124
Installing the Wheel/Wheels125
Checking Tire Air Pressure127
Checking the Tire Condition127
Removing the Battery128
Installing the Battery129
Recharging the Battery129
Changing Main Fuse131
Changing the Fuses of Individual Power-Consuming Components132
Ignition Curve Plug Connection135
Changing the Ignition Curve135
Removing the Seat136
Mounting the Seat136
Removing the Radiator Spoiler137
Installing the Radiator Spoiler138
Removing the Front Cover139
Installing the Front Cover140
Removing the Front Trim140
Installing the Front Trim142
Removing the Rear Fender142
Installing the Rear Fender144
Removing the Engine Guard146
Installing the Engine Guard146
Removing the Air Filter147
Installing the Air Filter148
Cleaning Air Filter148
Adjusting Basic Position of Clutch Lever149
Checking the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch150
Cooling System150
Radiator Fan151
Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level151
- Checking the Coolant Level152
- Draining Coolant153
- Filling Coolant/Bleeding the Cooling System155
- Carburetor - Idle157
- Carburetor - Adjusting the Idle Speed157
- Emptying the Carburetor Float Chamber159
- Checking Engine Oil Level160
- Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screen161
- Draining the Engine Oil162
- Cleaning the Oil Screen163
- Removing the Oil Filter163
- Installing the Oil Filter165
- Filling up with Engine Oil165
- Topping up Engine Oil166
Troubleshooting168
Cleaning173
- Cleaning the Vehicle173
Storage175
- Putting the Vehicle into Operation after Storage176
Technical Data - Engine177
- Capacity - Engine Oil178
- Capacity - Coolant178
Technical Data - Engine Tightening Torques179
Technical Data - Carburetor182
Technical Data - Chassis183
- Lighting Equipment185
- Tires185
- Capacity - Fuel185
Technical Data - Front Shock Absorber186
Technical Data - Rear Shock Absorber188
Technical Data - Chassis Tightening Torques190
Substances192
Auxiliary Substances196
Standards199
Index200

Brand	KTM
Model	450 SX 2009
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English

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