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KTM 450 SX ATV User Manual
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TECHNICA
L
DATA
-
REAR
SHOCK
ABSORBER
172
Spring
length,
main
spring
200
mm
(7.87
in)
Spring
length,
auxiliary
spring
55
mm
(2.17
in)
Fitted
length
440.5
mm
(17.342
in)
Gas
pressure
10
bar
(145
psi)
Shock
absorber
oil
Shock
absorber
oil
(SAE
2.5)
(50180342S1)
(
p.
177)
173
175
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
5
Table of Contents
5
Means of Representation
9
Important Information
10
View of Vehicle
14
View of the Vehicle from the Left Front (Example)
14
View of the Vehicle from the Right Rear (Example)
16
Location of Serial Numbers
18
Chassis Number
18
Type Label
18
Engine Number
19
Shock Absorber Part Number, Front
19
Shock Absorber Part Number, Rear
20
Controls
21
Clutch Lever
21
Hot Start Lever
21
Hand Brake Lever, Parking Brake
22
Throttle Lever
23
Electric Starter Button
23
Kill Switch/Emergency off Switch with Rip Cord
24
Opening Filler Cap
24
Closing Filler Cap
25
Fuel Tap
26
Choke
27
Shift Lever
27
Foot Brake Pedal
28
General Tips and Hints on Putting into Operation
29
Advice on First Use
29
Running in the Engine
31
Riding Instructions
33
Checks before Putting into Operation
33
Starting
34
Starting up
35
Shifting
36
Braking
36
Riding
37
Riding in Bends
38
Riding Downhill
39
Riding Uphill
40
Riding Perpendicular to the Slope
41
Turning on Slopes
41
Riding through Water
43
Switching off the Engine
43
Stopping, Parking
44
Refueling
45
Service Schedule
47
Important Maintenance Work to be Carried out by an Authorized KTM Workshop
47
Important Maintenance Work to be Carried out by an Authorized KTM Workshop (as an Additional Order)
49
Important Checks and Maintenance Work to be Carried out by the Rider
50
Maintenance on Chassis and Engine
52
Jacking up the Vehicle
52
Removing the Vehicle from the Work Stand
52
Basic Information on Changing the Chassis Settings
52
Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
53
Front Shock Absorber - Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping
53
Front Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping
54
Front Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Rebound Damping
56
Front Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Cross over
57
Front Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Spring Preload
58
Rear Shock Absorber - Adjusting the High Speed Compression Damping
60
Rear Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping
62
Rear Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Rebound Damping
63
Rear Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Spring Preload
64
Removing the Rear Shock Absorber
66
Installing the Rear Shock Absorber
68
Checking the Toe
68
Adjusting the Toe
71
Checking/Adjusting the Camber
73
Fork Offset
75
Adjusting the Fork Offset
76
Toe Width of Rear Axle
76
Adjusting the Toe Width of Rear Axle
77
Handlebar Position
79
Adjusting Handlebar Position
80
Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable
82
Adjusting Play in Throttle Cable
83
Checking Chain Dirt
83
Cleaning the Chain
84
Checking the Chain Tension
84
Checking Rear Sprocket / Engine Sprocket for Wear
85
Checking Chain Wear
86
Adjusting Chain Tension
87
Greasing the Rear Wheel Eccentric Element
89
Checking Brake Discs
89
Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever
90
Adjusting Basic Position of Hand Brake Lever
91
Checking Front Brake Fluid Level
91
Topping up the Front Brake Fluid
92
Checking the Front Brake Linings
94
Removing Front Brake Linings
95
Installing the Front Brake Linings
96
Changing the Front Brake Linings
97
Checking Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever
99
Adjusting Basic Position of Foot Brake Lever
100
Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level
101
Adding Rear Brake Fluid
102
Checking Rear Brake Linings
104
Removing Rear Brake Linings
105
Installing the Rear Brake Linings
106
Changing Rear Brake Linings
108
Removing Wheel/Wheels
109
Installing the Wheel/Wheels
110
Checking the Tire Condition
112
Checking the Tire Air Pressure
112
Removing the Battery
113
Installing the Battery
114
Recharging the Battery
115
Changing the Main Fuse
117
Changing the Fuses of Individual Power Consumers
118
Ignition Curve Plug Connection
120
Changing the Ignition Curve
120
Removing the Seat
121
Mounting the Seat
121
Removing the Radiator Spoiler
122
Installing the Radiator Spoiler
123
Removing the Front Cover
124
Installing the Front Cover
125
Removing the Front Trim
125
Installing the Front Trim
127
Removing the Rear Fender
127
Installing the Rear Fender
129
Removing the Engine Guard
131
Installing the Engine Guard
131
Removing the Air Filter
132
Installing the Air Filter
133
Cleaning Air Filter
134
Adjusting Basic Position of Clutch Lever
135
Checking Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch
135
Cooling System
136
Radiator Fan
136
Checking Antifreeze and Coolant Level
137
Checking the Coolant Level
138
Draining Coolant
139
Filling Coolant/Bleeding the Cooling System
140
Carburetor - Idle
142
Carburetor - Adjusting Idle
142
Draining the Carburetor Float Chamber
144
Checking the Engine Oil Level
145
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screen
147
Draining the Engine Oil
147
Cleaning the Oil Screen
148
Removing the Oil Filter
149
Installing the Oil Filter
151
Filling up with Engine Oil
151
Adding Engine Oil
152
Troubleshooting
154
Cleaning
158
Cleaning the Vehicle
158
Storage
160
Putting the Vehicle into Operation after Storage
161
Technical Data - Engine
162
Capacity - Engine Oil
163
Capacity - Coolant
163
Technical Data - Engine Tightening Torques
164
Technical Data - Carburetor
167
Technical Data - Chassis
168
Tires
170
Capacity - Fuel
170
Technical Data - Front Shock Absorber
171
Technical Data - Rear Shock Absorber
173
Technical Data - Tightening Torques for Chassis
175
Operating Substances
177
Auxiliary Substances
181
Standards
184
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KTM 450 SX ATV Specifications
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Brand
KTM
Model
450 SX ATV
Category
Offroad Vehicle
Language
English
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