Name: KTM 505 SX
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OWNER'S MANUAL 2012

505 SX ATV

Art. no. 3211728en

Table of Contents5
Means of Representation9
Important Information10
View of Vehicle14
- View of the Vehicle from the Left Front (Example)14
- View of the Vehicle from the Right Rear (Example)16
Serial Numbers18
- Chassis Number18
- Type Label18
- Engine Number19
- Shock Absorber Part Number, Front19
- Shock Absorber Part Number, Rear20
Controls21
- Clutch Lever21
- Hot Start Lever21
- Hand Brake Lever, Parking Brake22
- Kill Switch/Emergency off Switch with Rip Cord23
- Electric Starter Button23
- Opening Filler Cap24
- Closing Filler Cap25
- Fuel Tap26
- Choke27
- Shift Lever27
- Foot Brake Lever28
Preparing for Use29
- Advice on First Use29
- Running in the Engine31
Riding Instructions33
- Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use33
- Starting34
- Starting off35
- Shifting35
- Braking36
- Riding37
- Riding in Bends38
- Riding Downhill39
- Riding Uphill40
- Riding Perpendicular to the Slope41
- Turning on Slopes41
- Riding through Water42
- Switching off the Engine43
- Stopping, Parking44
- Refueling45
Service Schedule46
- Maintenance Work (as an Additional Order)48
Tuning the Chassis50
- Basic Information on Changing the Chassis Settings50
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber50
- Rear Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping51
- Rear Shock Absorber - Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping52
- Rear Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Rebound Damping53
- Rear Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Spring Preload55
- Front Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping57
- Front Shock Absorber - Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping58
- Front Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Rebound Damping59
- Front Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Cross over61
- Front Shock Absorber - Adjusting the Spring Preload62
- Handlebar Position65
- Adjusting Handlebar Position66
Maintenance Work on the Chassis69
- Raising the Vehicle with the Lifting Gear69
- Removing the Vehicle from the Lifting Gear69
- Removing the Rear Shock Absorber69
- Installing the Rear Shock Absorber71
- Removing the Radiator Spoiler71
- Installing the Radiator Spoiler72
- Removing the Front Cover74
- Installing the Front Cover74
- Removing the Rear Fender75
- Installing the Rear Fender76
- Removing the Front Trim77
- Installing the Front Trim79
- Removing the Seat80
- Mounting the Seat80
- Removing the Air Filter81
- Installing the Air Filter82
- Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box83
- Checking the Toe84
- Adjusting the Toe86
- Checking/Adjusting the Camber88
- Fork Offset90
- Adjusting the Fork Offset91
- Toe Width of Rear Axle91
- Adjusting the Toe Width of Rear Axle92
- Checking Chain Dirt94
- Cleaning the Chain94
- Checking the Chain Tension95
- Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide96
- Adjusting Chain Tension100
- Checking the Frame102
- Checking the Swingarm102
- Greasing the Rear Wheel Eccentric Element103
- Checking the Rubber Grip103
- Additionally Securing the Rubber Grip104
- Checking Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch104
- Adjusting Basic Position of Clutch Lever105
- Removing the Engine Guard105
- Installing the Engine Guard106
Brakes107
- Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever107
- Adjusting Basic Position of Hand Brake Lever107
- Checking Brake Discs108
- Checking Front Brake Fluid Level109
- Topping up the Front Brake Fluid110
- Checking the Front Brake Linings111
- Removing Front Brake Linings112
- Mounting Front Brake Linings113
- Changing the Front Brake Linings114
- Checking Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever116
- Adjusting Basic Position of Foot Brake Lever117
- Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level118
- Topping up Brake Fluid of Rear Brake119
- Checking Rear Brake Linings121
- Removing Rear Brake Linings122
- Mounting Rear Brake Linings123
- Changing Rear Brake Linings125
Wheels, Tires127
- Removing Wheel/Wheels127
- Installing the Wheel/Wheels128
- Checking the Tire Condition129
- Checking the Tire Air Pressure130
Electrical System131
- Removing the Battery131
- Installing the Battery132
- Recharging the Battery132
- Changing the Main Fuse134
- Changing the Fuses of Individual Power Consumers135
Cooling System138
- Radiator Fan138
- Checking Antifreeze and Coolant Level139
- Checking the Coolant Level140
- Draining Coolant141
- Filling Coolant/Bleeding the Cooling System142
Tuning the Engine144
- Throttle Lever144
- Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable144
- Adjusting Play in Throttle Cable145
- Carburetor - Idle146
- Carburetor - Adjusting Idle146
- Draining the Carburetor Float Chamber148
- Ignition Curve Plug Connection149
- Changing the Ignition Curve150
- Checking the Basic Setting of the Shift Lever150
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever151
Maintenance Work on the Engine152
- Checking the Engine Oil Level152
- Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screen153
- Draining the Engine Oil153
- Removing the Oil Filter154
- Cleaning the Oil Screen155
- Installing the Oil Filter156
- Filling up with Engine Oil157
- Adding Engine Oil158
Cleaning, Care160
- Cleaning the Vehicle160
Storage163
- Preparing the Vehicle for Use after Storage164
Troubleshooting165
Technical Data - Engine169
- Capacity - Engine Oil170
- Capacity - Coolant170
Technical Data - Engine Tightening Torques171
Technical Data - Carburetor174
Technical Data - Chassis175
- Tires177
- Capacity - Fuel177
Technical Data - Front Shock Absorber178
Technical Data - Rear Shock Absorber180
Technical Data - Tightening Torques for Chassis182
Substances184
Auxiliary Substances188
Standards191
Index192

Brand	KTM
Model	505 SX
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English

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