KTM 990 Adventure Baja User Manual

KTM 990 Adventure Baja

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2013

990 Adventure Baja

Art. no. 3211908en

Table of Contents

Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
1 Means of Representation10
- Symbols Used10
- Formats Used10
2 Safety Advice11
- Use Definition - Intended Use11
- Degrees of Risk and Symbols12
- Overview of Labels14
- Reporting Safety Defects19
- Noise Emission Warranty20
- Operating Noise Warning20
- Consumer Rights20
- Tampering Warning21
- Safe Operation21
- Protective Clothing22
- Work Rules22
- Environment23
- Owner's Manual23
3 Important Notes24
- Warranty24
- Operating and Auxiliary Substances24
- Spare Parts, Accessories24
- Service24
- Figures25
- Customer Service25
4 View of Vehicle26
- View of Vehicle, Front Left Side (Example)26
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right Side (Example)28
5 Serial Numbers30
- Chassis Number30
- Type Label30
- Key Number31
- Engine Number32
- Fork Part Number32
- Shock Absorber Part Number33
6 Controls34
- Clutch Lever34
- Hand Brake Lever34
- Throttle Grip35
- Horn Button35
- Light Switch36
- Headlight Flasher Switch36
- Turn Signal Switch37
- Emergency off Switch37
- Electric Starter Button38
- Ignition/Steering Lock38
- Immobilizer39
- Combination Instrument39
- Overview39
- Function Buttons40
- Tachometer40
- Indicator Lamps41
- Display42
- Speed Display43
- Setting Kilometers or Miles43
- Time44
- Setting the Clock44
- 6.12.10 ODO Display45
- Setting/Resetting Display TRIP 145
- Setting/Resetting Display TRIP 246
- 6.12.13 TRIP F Display47
- 6.12.14 Ambient Temperature Indicator47
- 6.12.15 Setting the Temperature Unit of Measure47
- 6.12.16 Warning of Icy Roads48
- 6.12.17 Coolant Temperature Indicator49
- Hazard Warning Flasher Switch/Hazard Warning Flasher49
- Socket for Electrical Accessories50
- Opening the Filler Caps50
- Closing the Filler Caps52
- Unlocking the Storage Compartment52
- Locking the Storage Compartment53
- Opening the Storage Compartment53
- Closing the Storage Compartment54
- Fuel Taps54
- Seat Lock55
- Tool Set55
- Handrails56
- Luggage Rack Plate56
- Passenger Footrests57
- Shift Lever57
- Foot Brake Lever58
- Side Stand59
- Center Stand59
7 Preparing for Use60
- Information on First Use60
- Running in the Engine61
- Loading the Vehicle62
8 Riding Instructions64
- Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use64
- Starting65
- Starting off67
- Shifting, Riding67
- Braking70
- Stopping, Parking71
- Transport73
- Refueling74
9 Service Schedule77
10 Tuning the Chassis80
- Fork/Shock Absorber80
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork80
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork81
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Fork82
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber83
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber83
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber84
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber85
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber86
- Service Work on the Chassis88
- Raising the Vehicle Using the Center Stand88
- Raising the Vehicle off of the Center Stand89
- Bleeding the Fork Legs89
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs90
- Checking the Steering Head Bearing Play91
- Removing the Front Side Cover92
- Installing the Front Side Cover92
- Removing the Radiator Guard93
- Installing the Radiator Guard94
- Removing the Seat95
- Mounting the Seat95
- Removing the Crash Bar96
- Installing the Crash Bar97
- Removing the Storage Compartment and Hanging It to One Side98
- Installing the Storage Compartment98
- Removing the Left Fuel Tank99
- Installing the Left Fuel Tank100
- Checking for Chain Dirt102
- Cleaning the Chain102
- Checking the Chain Tension104
- Adjusting the Chain Tension105
- Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket and Engine Sprocket107
- Adjusting the Basic Setting of the Clutch Lever110
- Checking/Rectifying the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch110
- Removing the Right Underride Guard111
- Installing the Right Underride Guard111
- Removing the Underride Guard112
- Installing the Underride Guard112
12 Brake System113
- Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever113
- Adjusting the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever113
- Checking the Brake Discs114
- Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level115
- Adding Front Brake Fluid116
- Checking the Front Brake Linings117
- Checking the Free Travel of the Foot Brake Lever118
- Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level119
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid119
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings121
13 Wheels, Tires123
- Removing the Front Wheel123
- Installing the Front Wheel124
- Removing the Rear Wheel125
- Installing the Rear Wheel127
- Checking the Rear Hub Rubber Dampers128
- Checking the Tire Condition130
- Checking the Tire Air Pressure131
- Checking Spoke Tension132
14 Electrical System134
- Removing the Battery134
- Installing the Battery135
- Recharging the Battery136
- Changing the Main Fuse138
- Changing the Fuses in the Fuse Box140
- Removing the Headlight Mask with the Headlight142
15 Cooling System156
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level157
- Checking the Coolant Level in the Compensating Tank160
- Draining the Coolant161
- Filling/Bleeding the Cooling System163
16 Tuning the Engine166
- Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable166
- Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable167
- Ignition Curve Plug-In Connector167
- Adjusting the Ignition Curve to the Fuel Quality168
- Service Work on the Engine169
- Checking the Engine Oil Level169
- Changing the Engine Oil and Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screens170
- Draining Engine Oil, Cleaning Oil Screens170
- Removing the Oil Filter174
- Installing the Oil Filter175
- Filling up with Engine Oil175
- Adding Engine Oil177
18 Cleaning, Care179
- Cleaning Motorcycle179
- Checks and Maintenance Steps for Winter Operation181
19 Storage183
- Preparing for Use after Storage184
20 Troubleshooting185
21 Immobilizer Blink Code188
22 Engine Control Blink Code190
23 Technical Data196
- Engine196
- Engine Tightening Torques197
- Capacities200
- Engine Oil200
- Coolant200
- Fuel201
24 Chassis202
25 Electrical System204
26 Tires205
27 Fork206
28 Shock Absorber208
29 Chassis Tightening Torques210
30 Substances213
31 Auxiliary Substances217

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Brand	KTM
Model	990 Adventure Baja
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

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