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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11

F01554-10

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Remove screws

– Pull off foot brake cylinder from the push rod.

S01222-10

– Remove the connecting link of the chain.

– Take off the chain.

Info

Cover the components to protect them against damage.

F01529-10

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Remove nut

and pull out the fork pivot.

– Push the link fork back and secure it against falling over.

F01530-10

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Hold the shock absorber and remove screw

– Remove the shock absorber carefully at the bottom.

11.21 Installing the shock absorber

F01531-10

Main work

– Carefully position the shock absorber into the vehicle from the

bottom.

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Mount and tighten screw

Guideline

Screw, top

shock absorber

M10 60 Nm (44.3 lbf ft)

Loctite

2701™

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 Symbols9
- Tampering Warning9
- Safe Operation9
- Protective Clothing10
- Work Rules10
- Environment10
- Owner's Manual11
3 Important Notes12
- Manufacturer and Implied Warranty12
- Fuel, Auxiliary Substances12
- Spare Parts, Accessories12
- Service12
- Figures12
- Customer Service12
4 View of Vehicle14
- View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)14
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)15
5 Serial Numbers16
- Vehicle Identification Number16
- Type Label16
- Engine Number16
- Fork Article Number16
- Shock Absorber Article Number17
6 Controls18
- Clutch Lever18
- Hand Brake Lever18
- Throttle Grip18
- Kill Switch18
- Electric Starter Button19
- Combination Switch19
- Overview of Indicator Lamps19
- Service Hour Counter20
- Opening the Fuel Tank Filler Cap20
- Closing the Fuel Tank Filler Cap21
- Cold Start Button22
- Idle Speed Adjusting Screw23
- Shift Lever23
- Foot Brake Lever24
- Plug-In Stand (All SX-F Models)24
- Side Stand (XC-F US)24
- Factory Start (HERLINGS REPLICA, FACTORY EDITION)25
7 Preparing for Use26
- Advice on Preparing for First Use26
- Running in the Engine27
- Starting Power of Lithium-Ion Batteries at Low Temperatures28
- Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Riding Conditions28
- Preparing the Vehicle for Rides on Dry Sand28
- Preparing the Vehicle for Rides on Wet Sand29
- Preparing the Vehicle for Rides on Wet and Muddy Circuits30
- Preparing Vehicle for High Temperatures or Slow Riding30
- Preparing the Vehicle for Low Temperatures or Snow30
8 Riding Instructions31
- Riding Instructions 831
- Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use31
- Starting the Vehicle31
- Activating Launch Control32
- Activating Traction Control33
- Activating the Factory Start (HERLINGS REPLICA, FACTORY EDITION)33
- Starting off34
- Shifting, Riding34
- Applying the Brakes35
- Stopping, Parking35
- Transporting36
- Refueling36
9 Service Schedule38
- Additional Information38
- Required Work38
- Recommended Work39
10 Tuning the Chassis 1041
- Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with Rider's Weight41
- Air Suspension AER 4841
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber42
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber42
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber43
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber44
- Measuring the Rear Wheel Dimension Unloaded45
- Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber46
- Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber47
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber47
- Adjusting the Riding Sag48
- Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork50
- Adjusting the Fork Air Pressure50
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork51
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork52
- Handlebar Position53
- Adjusting the Handlebar Position54
11 Service Work on the Chassis 1155
- Raising the Motorcycle with a Lift Stand55
- Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand55
- Bleeding the Fork Legs56
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs56
- Removing the Fork Protector57
- Installing the Fork Protector57
- Removing the Engine Guard (HERLINGS REPLICA, FACTORY EDITION)57
- Installing the Engine Guard (HERLINGS REPLICA, FACTORY EDITION)58
- Removing Fork Legs58
- Installing the Fork Legs59
- Removing the Lower Triple Clamp60
- Installing the Lower Triple Clamp61
- Checking Steering Head Bearing Play64
- Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play65
- Lubricating the Steering Head Bearing66
- Removing the Start Number Plate66
- Installing the Start Number Plate67
- Removing Front Fender67
- Installing Front Fender68
- Removing the Shock Absorber68
- Installing the Shock Absorber69
- Removing the Seat71
- Mounting the Seat72
- Removing the Air Filter Box Cover72
- Installing the Air Filter Box Cover73
- Removing the Air Filter73
  - Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box74
  - Installing the Air Filter75
  - Preparing Air Filter Box Cover for Securing75
  - Removing the Main Silencer75
  - Installing the Main Silencer76
  - Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer77
  - Removing the Fuel Tank78
  - Installing the Fuel Tank80
  - Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation82
  - Cleaning the Chain82
  - Checking the Chain Tension83
  - Adjusting the Chain Tension83
  - Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide84
  - Checking the Frame87
  - Checking the Link Fork87
  - Checking Throttle Cable Routing87
  - Checking the Rubber Grips88
  - Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever88
  - Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch89
  - Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid90
12 Brake System92
- Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever92
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever92
- Checking the Brake Discs92
- Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level93
- Adding Front Brake Fluid94
- Checking the Front Brake Linings95
- Changing the Front Brake Linings95
- Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever98
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever98
- Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level99
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid99
- Checking the Brake Linings of the Rear Brake101
- Changing the Rear Brake Linings101
13 Wheels, Tires104
- Removing the Front Wheel104
- Installing the Front Wheel105
- Removing the Rear Wheel106
- Installing the Rear Wheel107
- Checking the Tire Condition108
- Checking Tire Pressure109
- Checking Spoke Tension109
14 Electrical System 14111
- Removing the 12 V Battery111
- Installing the 12 V Battery111
- Charging the 12 V Battery112
- Changing the Main Fuse113
15 Cooling System 15115
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level115
- Checking the Coolant Level116
- Draining the Coolant116
- Refilling with Coolant117
- Changing the Coolant118
16 Tuning the Engine120
- Checking Throttle Cable Play120
- Adjusting the Throttle Cable Play120
- Adjusting the Characteristic Map of the Throttle Response122
- Changing the Mapping123
- Adjusting the Idle Speed123
- Teaching the Throttle Valve Position124
- Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever125
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever125
17 Service Work on the Engine126
- Changing the Fuel Screen126
- Checking the Engine Oil Level127
- Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screens128
- Adding Engine Oil131
18 Cleaning, Care132
- Cleaning the Motorcycle132
19 Storage134
- Preparing for Use after Storage135
20 Troubleshooting136
21 Blink Code138
22 Technical Data140
- Engine140
- Engine Tightening Torques141
- Capacities142
- Engine Oil142
- Coolant142
- Fuel142
- Chassis143
- Electrical System144
- Sx-F Us145
- XC-F Us145
- Herlings Replica146
- Factory Edition146
- Shock Absorber147
- Sx-F Eu147
- Sx-F Us147
- XC-F Us148
- Herlings Replica148
- Factory Edition149
- Chassis Tightening Torques150
23 Substances152
24 Auxiliary Substances154
25 Standards156
26 Index of Special Terms 26157
27 List of Abbreviations158
28 List of Symbols 28159
- Yellow and Orange Symbols159
- Index160

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

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