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MAINTENANCE WORK ON FRAME AND ENGINE 124

9.51Removing the front side cover

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The operations are the same on the left and right sides.

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– Remove screws .

– Carefully swing out the side cover  at the top and disconnect the plug-in connectors

of the turn signal cables.

– Pull off the overflow hose of the fuel tank and take off the trim.

9.52Installing the front side cover

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The operations are the same on the left and right sides.

Table of Contents5
Means of Representation9
Important Information10
View of Vehicle14
- View of Vehicle, Front Left Side (Vehicle Differs Slightly from Photo)14
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right Side (Vehicle Differs Slightly from Photo)16
Location of Serial Numbers18
- Chassis Number18
- Type Label18
- Key Number19
- Engine Number19
- Fork Part Number20
- Shock Absorber Part Number20
Controls21
- Clutch Lever21
- Hand Brake Lever21
- Light Switch22
- Headlight Flasher Switch22
- Turn Signal Switch23
- Horn Button23
- Ignition/Steering Lock24
- Immobilizer24
- Emergency off Switch25
- Electric Starter Button25
- Combination Instrument26
- Combination Instrument - Function Buttons26
- Combination Instrument - Tachometer27
- Combination Instrument - Indicator Lamps27
Combination Instrument - Display28
Combination Instrument - Speedometer29
Setting Kilometers or Miles29
Combination Instrument - Time30
Setting the Clock31
Combination Instrument - Display ODO31
Combination Instrument - Setting/Resetting TRIP 132
Combination Instrument - Setting/Resetting TRIP 232
Combination Instrument - TRIP F Display33
Combination Instrument - Ambient Temperature Display34
Setting the Temperature Unit of Measure34
Combination Instrument - Warning of Slippery Roads35
Combination Instrument - Coolant Temperature Indicator35
Socket for Electrical Accessories36
Hazard Warning Flasher Switch/Hazard Warning Flasher36
Opening the Filler Caps37
Closing the Filler Caps37
Seat Lock38
Unlocking the Storage Compartment38
Locking the Storage Compartment39
Opening the Storage Compartment39
Closing the Storage Compartment40
Handrails40
Luggage Rack Plate41
Fuel Taps41
Foot Brake Lever42
Shift Lever42
Side Stand43
Center Stand44
- Passenger Footrests44
- Tool Set45
General Tips and Hints on Putting into Operation46
- Information on First Use46
- Running in the Engine47
- Loading the Vehicle48
Riding Instructions50
- Checks before Putting into Operation50
- Starting51
- Starting up53
- Shifting, Riding53
- Braking57
- Stopping, Parking59
- Refueling61
Service Schedule64
Maintenance Work on Frame and Engine67
- Jacking up the Vehicle on the Center Stand67
- Raising the Vehicle off of the Center Stand68
- Removing the Seat68
- Mounting the Seat69
- Fork/Shock Absorber69
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork70
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork71
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Fork72
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber73
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber73
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber75
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber76
Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber78
Bleeding the Fork Legs79
Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs79
Checking the Steering Head Bearing Play80
Checking for Chain Dirt82
Cleaning the Chain82
Checking the Chain Tension83
Adjusting the Chain Tension84
Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket and Engine Sprocket86
ABS / Antilock Brake System (990 Adventure)89
Checking the Brake Discs90
Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever91
Adjusting the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever91
Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level92
Adding Front Brake Fluid93
Checking the Front Brake Linings95
Checking the Free Travel of the Foot Brake Lever95
Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level96
Adding Rear Brake Fluid97
Checking the Rear Brake Linings99
Removing the Front Wheel100
Installing the Front Wheel102
Removing the Rear Wheel104
Installing the Rear Wheel106
Checking the Rear Hub Rubber Dampers108
Checking the Tire Condition109
Checking the Tire Air Pressure110
Checking Spoke Tension111
Removing the Underride Guard112
Installing the Underride Guard113
Removing the Battery113
Installing the Battery115
Recharging the Battery116
Removing the Right Underride Guard119
Installing the Right Underride Guard119
Changing the Main Fuse120
Changing the ABS Fuses (990 Adventure)122
Changing the Fuses in the Fuse Box123
Removing the Front Side Cover126
Installing the Front Side Cover126
Removing the Headlight Mask with the Headlight127
Installing the Headlight Mask with the Headlight128
Changing the High Beam Bulb128
Changing the Low Beam Bulb129
Changing the Parking Light Bulb in the Headlight130
Changing the Turn Signal Bulb131
Changing the Tail Light Bulb132
Changing the Brake Light Bulb133
Checking the Headlight Setting134
Adjusting the Headlight Range135
Activating/Deactivating the Ignition Key135
Removing the Storage Compartment and Hanging It to One Side138
Installing the Storage Compartment139
Removing the Left Fuel Tank140
- Installing the Left Fuel Tank141
- Cooling System143
- Checking the Coolant Level in the Compensating Tank144
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level145
- Draining the Coolant148
- Filling/Bleeding the Cooling System149
- Removing the Radiator Guard152
- Installing the Radiator Guard153
- Adjusting the Basic Setting of the Clutch Lever154
- Checking/Rectifying the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch154
- Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable155
- Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable156
- Checking the Engine Oil Level156
- Changing the Engine Oil and Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screens157
- Draining Engine Oil, Cleaning Oil Screens157
- Removing the Oil Filter161
- Installing the Oil Filter163
- Filling up with Engine Oil163
- Adding Engine Oil165
- Ignition Curve Plug-In Connector166
- Adjusting the Ignition Curve to the Fuel Quality166
Immobilizer Blink Code168
Engine Control Blink Code170
Troubleshooting176
Cleaning179
- Cleaning Motorcycle179
Protective Treatment for Winter Operation181
Storage182
- Putting into Operation after Storage183
Technical Data - Engine184
- Capacity- Engine Oil185
- Capacity - Coolant185
Technical Data - Engine Tightening Torques186
Technical Data - Chassis190
- Lighting Equipment192
- Tires193
- Capacity - Fuel193
Technical Data - Fork194
- 990 Adventure194
- 990 Adventure R195
Technical Data - Shock Absorber197
- 990 Adventure197
- 990 Adventure R198
Technical Data - Chassis Tightening Torques200
Substances203
Auxiliary Substances207
Standards209
Index210

Brand	KTM
Model	990 Adventure AUS/UK
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

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