Name: KTM 505 SX
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MAINTENANCE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 104

10.38Installing the engine guard

301823-10

– Position the engine guard on the frame bearer. Mount and tighten screws 1 and 2.

Guideline

Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)

Remaining screws, chassis M8 25 Nm

(18.4 lbf ft)

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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