450 XC-F

KTM 450 XC-F User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2014

450 SX‑F EU

450 SX‑F USA

450 SX‑F FACTORY EDITION USA

450 XC-F USA

Art. no. 3213090en

Table of Contents

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
1 Means of Representation6
- Symbols Used6
- Formats Used6
2 Safety Advice7
- Use Definition - Intended Use7
- Degrees of Risk and Symbols7
- Tampering Warning7
- Safe Operation7
- Protective Clothing8
- Work Rules8
- Environment8
- Owner's Manual8
3 Important Notes9
- Guarantee, Warranty9
- Operating and Auxiliary Substances9
- Spare Parts, Accessories9
- Service9
- Figures9
- Customer Service9
4 View of Vehicle10
- View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)10
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)11
5 Serial Numbers12
- Chassis Number12
- Type Label12
- Engine Number12
- Fork Part Number12
- Shock Absorber Part Number12
6 Controls13
- Clutch Lever13
- Hand Brake Lever13
- Throttle Grip13
- Kill Switch13
- Electric Starter Button13
- Map-Select Switch for the Basic Setting (SX-F Factory Edition)14
- Map-Select Switch for Vehicle Operation (SX-F Factory Edition)14
- Overview of Indicator Lamps14
- Opening the Filler Cap14
- Closing the Filler Cap15
- Factory Start (SX-F Factory Edition)16
- Cold Start Button16
- Idle Speed Adjusting Screw17
- Shift Lever17
- Foot Brake Lever18
- Side Stand (XC-F)18
- Plug-In Stand (All SX-F Models)18
- Service Hour Counter (SX-F Factory Edition)18
7 Preparing for Use19
- Advice on First Use19
- Running in the Engine20
- Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Riding Conditions20
- Preparing for Rides on Dry Sand21
- Preparing for Rides on Wet Sand21
- Preparing for Rides on Wet and Muddy Surfaces22
- Preparing for Rides at High Temperature and Slow Speed22
- Preparing for Rides at Low Temperatures or in Snow22
8 Riding Instructions23
- Checks and Maintenance Work When Preparing for Use23
- Starting23
- Starting off24
- Shifting, Riding24
- Applying the Brakes24
- Stopping, Parking24
- Transport25
- Refueling25
- Service Schedule27
9 Service Schedule28
- Service Work (as Additional Order)28
10 Tuning the Chassis29
- Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with the Rider's Weight29
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber29
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber29
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber30
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber31
- Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded32
- Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber32
- Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber32
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber33
- Adjusting the Riding Sag33
- Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork34
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork35
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork36
- Handlebar Position37
- Adjusting the Handlebar Position37
- Activating the Factory Start (SX-F Factory Edition)37
11 Service Work on the Chassis38
- Raising the Motorcycle with the Lift Stand38
- Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand38
- Bleeding the Fork Legs38
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs39
- Loosening the Fork Protection (SX-F EU, SX-F USA, XC-F)39
- Positioning the Fork Protection (SX-F EU, SX-F USA, XC-F)39
- Removing the Fork Legs40
- Installing the Fork Legs40
- Removing the Fork Protector41
- Sx-F Eu, Sx-F Usa, XC-F)41
- Installing the Fork Protector41
- Installing the Fork Protector42
- Edition)42
- Removing the Lower Triple Clamp42
- Installing the Lower Triple Clamp43
- Checking the Steering Head Bearing Play44
- Position the Brake Caliper. Mount and Tighten Screws44
- Screw, Front Brake Caliper M844
- Adjusting the Play of the Steering Head Bearing45
- Greasing the Steering Head Bearing45
- Nm Loctite (18.4 Lbf Ft)45
- Preparatory Work Raise the Motorcycle with the Lift Stand45
- Removing the Start Number Plate46
- Installing the Start Number Plate46
- Removing the Front Fender46
- Main Work Remove Screws46
- Main Work46
- Guideline46
- Installing the Front Fender47
- Removing the Shock Absorber47
- Remaining Screws, Chassis M647
- Guideline47
- Installing the Shock Absorber48
- Removing the Seat49
- Mounting the Seat49
- Removing the Air Filter Box Lid49
- Installing the Air Filter Box Lid49
- Removing the Air Filter50
- Installing the Air Filter50
- Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box51
- Securing the Air Filter Box Lid51
- Sealing the Air Filter Box51
- Removing the Main Silencer52
- Installing the Main Silencer52
- Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer52
- Removing the Fuel Tank53
- Installing the Fuel Tank55
- Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation56
- Cleaning the Chain56
- Checking the Chain Tension56
- Adjusting the Chain Tension57
- Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide58
- Checking the Frame59
- Checking the Swingarm60
- Checking the Throttle Cable Routing60
- Checking the Rubber Grip60
- Additionally Securing the Rubber Grip61
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever61
- Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch61
- Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid61
12 Brake System63
- Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever63
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever63
- Checking the Brake Discs63
- Checking the Brake Fluid Level of the Front Brake64
- Adding Front Brake Fluid64
- Checking the Front Brake Linings65
- Changing the Front Brake Linings65
- Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever67
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever67
- Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level68
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid68
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings69
- Changing the Rear Brake Linings69
13 Wheels, Tires71
- Removing the Front Wheel71
- Installing the Front Wheel71
- Removing the Rear Wheel72
- Installing the Rear Wheel73
- Checking the Tire Condition74
- Checking the Tire Air Pressure74
- Checking the Spoke Tension74
14 Electrical System76
- Removing the Battery76
- Installing the Battery76
- Charging the Battery77
- Changing the Main Fuse78
15 Cooling System79
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level79
- Checking the Coolant Level79
- Draining the Coolant80
- Refilling Coolant81
16 Tuning the Engine82
- Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable82
- Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable82
- Adjusting the Idle Speed83
- Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever83
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever83
17 Service Work on the Engine84
- Changing the Fuel Screen84
- Checking the Engine Oil Level84
- Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screens85
- Adding Engine Oil87
18 Cleaning, Care88
- Cleaning the Motorcycle88
19 Storage89
- Preparing for Use after Storage89
20 Troubleshooting90
21 Blink Code92
22 Technical Data93
- Engine93
- Engine Tightening Torques93
- Capacities95
- Engine Oil95
- Coolant95
- Fuel95
- Chassis95
- Electrical System96
- Tires96
- Fork96
- Sx-F Eu96
- Sx-F Usa97
- SX-F Factory Edition97
- XC-F97
- Shock Absorber98
- Sx-F Eu98
- Sx-F Usa98
- SX-F Factory Edition99
- XC-F99
- Chassis Tightening Torques100
23 Substances102
24 Auxiliary Substances104
25 Standards106
- Index107

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Brand	KTM
Model	450 XC-F
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

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