KTM 50 SX 2019 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION ...................... 5
1.1 Symbols used .................................... 5
1.2 Formats used..................................... 5
2 SAFETY ADVICE............................................ 6
2.1 Use definition – intended use.............. 6
2.2 Misuse.............................................. 6
2.3 Safety advice..................................... 6
2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols................ 6
2.5 Tampering warning............................. 7
2.6 Safe operation ................................... 7
2.7 Protective clothing ............................. 8
2.8 Work rules......................................... 8
2.9 Environment...................................... 8
2.10 Owner's Manual ................................. 8
3 IMPORTANT NOTES.................................... 10
3.1 Manufacturer and implied warranty.... 10
3.2 Fuel, auxiliary substances ................. 10
3.3 Spare parts, accessories ................... 10
3.4 Service ........................................... 10
3.5 Figures ........................................... 10
3.6 Customer service.............................. 10
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE ...................................... 12
4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example) ... 12
4.2 View of vehicle, rear right
(example)........................................ 13
5 SERIAL NUMBERS ..................................... 14
5.1 Vehicle identification number............ 14
5.2 Type label ....................................... 14
5.3 Engine number ................................ 14
5.4 Fork part number ............................. 15
5.5 Shock absorber article number .......... 15
6 CONTROLS................................................. 16
6.1 Hand brake lever.............................. 16
6.2 Throttle grip .................................... 16
6.3 Kill switch....................................... 16
6.4 Opening the fuel tank filler cap ......... 16
6.5 Closing the fuel tank filler cap........... 17
6.6 Opening oil tank cap (50 SX Mini)..... 17
6.7 Closing oil tank cap (50 SX Mini) ...... 18
6.8 Fuel tap .......................................... 18
6.9 Choke (50 SX) ................................. 18
6.10 Choke (50 SX Mini).......................... 18
6.11 Kick starter ..................................... 19
6.12 Foot brake lever ............................... 19
6.13 Plug-in stand................................... 19
6.14 Service hour counter ........................ 19
7 PREPARING FOR USE................................. 20
7.1 Advice on preparing for first use ........ 20
7.2 Running in the engine ...................... 22
8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS.............................. 23
8.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use ..................... 23
8.2 Starting the vehicle.......................... 23
8.3 Starting off...................................... 24
8.4 Riding............................................. 24
8.5 Applying the brakes.......................... 25
8.6 Stopping, parking............................. 25
8.7 Transporting.................................... 26
8.8 Refueling ........................................ 26
8.9 Filling up with oil (50 SX Mini) ......... 27
9 SERVICE SCHEDULE .................................. 28
9.1 Additional information...................... 28
9.2 Required work ................................. 28
9.3 Recommended work ......................... 29
10 TUNING THE CHASSIS ............................... 30
10.1 Checking the basic chassis setting
with the rider's weight ...................... 30
10.2 Air suspension AER 35 (50 SX)......... 30
10.3 Compression damping of the shock
absorber (50 SX).............................. 31
10.4 Adjusting the low-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber (50 SX).............................. 31
10.5 Adjusting the high-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber (50 SX).............................. 32
10.6 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the shock absorber........................... 32
10.7 Measuring the rear wheel dimension
unloaded......................................... 34
10.8 Checking the static sag of the shock
absorber.......................................... 34
10.9 Checking the riding sag of the shock
absorber.......................................... 35
10.10 Adjusting the spring preload of the
shock absorber ............................. 35
10.11 Adjusting the riding sag ................ 37
10.12 Checking the basic setting of the
fork ................................................ 38
10.13 Adjusting the fork air pressure
(50 SX)........................................... 38
10.14 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the fork (50 SX)............................... 39
10.15 Handlebar position........................... 40
10.16 Adjusting the handlebar position .... 40
10.17 Adjusting the seat height .............. 41
11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............... 42
11.1 Raising the motorcycle with a lift
stand .............................................. 42

KTM 50 SX 2019 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	50 SX 2019
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English