85 SX 17/14

KTM 85 SX 17/14 User Manual

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4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 8

4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example)

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1 Hand brake lever ( p. 11)

2 Kill switch ( p. 11)

3 Clutch lever ( p. 11)

4 Air filter box lid

5 Fuel tap

6 Choke ( p. 13)

7 Shift lever ( p. 13)

8 Chain guide

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
- Opening the Filler Cap13
- Closing the Filler Cap14
- Fuel Tap14
- Choke15
- Shift Lever15
- Kick Starter15
- Foot Brake Lever15
- Plug-In Stand16
7 Preparing for Use17
- Advice on First Use17
- Running in the Engine18
- Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Riding Conditions18
- Preparing for Rides on Dry Sand19
- Preparing for Rides on Wet Sand19
- Preparing for Rides on Wet and Muddy Surfaces20
- Preparing for Rides at High Temperature and Slow Speed20
- Preparing for Riding at Low Temperatures or in Snow21
8 Riding Instructions22
- Checks and Maintenance Work When Preparing for Use22
- Starting22
- Starting off23
- Shifting, Riding23
- Applying the Brakes23
- Stopping, Parking24
- Transport24
- Refueling25
9 Service Schedule26
- Service Work (as Additional Order)27
10 Tuning the Chassis28
- Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with the Rider's Weight28
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber28
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber28
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber29
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber29
- Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded30
- Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber30
- Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber30
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber31
- Adjusting the Riding Sag31
- Absorber X31
- Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork32
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork32
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork32
- Handlebar Position33
- Adjusting the Handlebar Position33
11 Service Work on the Chassis34
- Raising the Motorcycle with the Lift Stand34
- Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand34
- Bleeding the Fork Legs34
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs35
- Removing the Fork Legs35
- Installing the Fork Legs36
- Removing the Fork Protector36
- Installing the Fork Protector37
- Removing the Lower Triple Clamp37
- Installing the Lower Triple Clamp38
- Checking the Play of the Steering Head Bearing40
- Adjusting the Play of the Steering Head Bearing40
- Greasing the Steering Head Bearing41
- Removing the Start Number Plate41
- Installing the Start Number Plate41
- Removing the Front Fender41
- Installing the Front Fender41
- Removing the Shock Absorber42
- Installing the Shock Absorber42
- Removing the Seat42
- Mounting the Seat42
- Removing the Air Filter Box Lid43
- Installing the Air Filter Box Lid43
- Removing the Air Filter43
- Installing the Air Filter44
- Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box44
- Sealing the Air Filter Box45
- Removing the Main Silencer45
- Installing the Main Silencer45
- Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer45
- Removing the Fuel Tank46
- Installing the Fuel Tank47
- Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation47
- Cleaning the Chain47
- Checking the Chain Tension48
- Adjusting the Chain Tension48
- Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide49
- Adjusting the Chain Guide51
- Checking the Frame51
- Checking the Swingarm51
- Checking the Routing of the Throttle Cable51
- Checking the Rubber Grip52
- Additionally Securing the Rubber Grip52
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever52
- Checking the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch53
- Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch53
- Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid53
12 Brake System55
- Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever55
- Adjusting the Free Travel of the Handbrake Lever55
- Checking the Brake Discs55
- Checking Front Brake Fluid Level56
- Adding Front Brake Fluid56
- Checking the Front Brake Linings57
- Changing the Front Brake Linings57
- Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever59
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever59
- Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level60
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid60
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings61
- Changing the Rear Brake Linings62
13 Wheels, Tires64
- Removing the Front Wheel64
- Installing the Front Wheel64
- Removing the Rear Wheel65
- Installing the Rear Wheel65
- Checking the Tire Condition66
- Checking the Tire Air Pressure67
- Checking the Spoke Tension67
14 Cooling System68
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level68
- Checking the Coolant Level68
- Draining the Coolant69
- Refilling Coolant69
15 Tuning the Engine71
- Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable71
- Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable71
- Carburetor - Idle72
- Carburetor - Adjusting Idle Speed72
- Emptying the Carburetor Float Chamber73
- Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever74
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever74
16 Service Work on the Engine75
- Checking the Gear Oil Level75
- Changing the Gear Oil75
- Draining the Gear Oil75
- Filling up with Gear Oil76
- Adding Gear Oil76
17 Cleaning, Care78
- Cleaning the Motorcycle78
18 Storage79
- Preparing for Use after Storage79
19 Troubleshooting80
20 Technical Data82
- Engine82
- Engine Tightening Torques82
- Specifications82
- Carburetor83
- Carburetor Tuning84
- Capacities85
- Chassis85
- Coolant85
- Fuel85
- Gear Oil85
- Fork86
- Shock Absorber86
- Tires86
- Chassis Tightening Torques87
21 Substances88
22 Auxiliary Substances90
23 Standards92
- Index93

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Brand	KTM
Model	85 SX 17/14
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

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