Freeride 250 R

KTM Freeride 250 R User Manual

KTM Freeride 250 R

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2015

Freeride 250 R EU

Freeride 250 R AU

Freeride 250 R US

Art. no. 3213185en

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 Operation8
- 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 Label (EU/AU)12
- Key Number12
- Engine Number12
- Fork Part Number12
- Shock Absorber Part Number13
6 Controls14
- Clutch Lever14
- Hand Brake Lever14
- Throttle Grip14
- Kill Switch14
- Horn Button14
- Light Switch15
- Electric Starter Button (EU/US)15
- Electric Starter Button (AU)15
- Turn Signal Switch (EU/AU)15
- Emergency off Switch (AU)15
- Overview of Indicator Lamps (EU/AU)16
- Overview of Indicator Lamps (US)16
- Opening the Filler Cap16
- Closing the Filler Cap17
- Fuel Tap17
- Choke17
- Shift Lever17
- Foot Brake Lever18
- Side Stand18
- Steering Lock18
- Locking the Steering19
- Unlocking the Steering19
7 Speedometer20
- Overview20
- Activation20
- Message on the Speedometer20
- Setting the Speedometer20
- Setting Kilometers or Miles21
- Setting the Clock22
- Setting the Service Display22
- Speed, Time, and DST Distance 123
- Speed, Time, and DST2 Distance 223
- AVG Average Speed, ART Operating Hours, and ODO Total Distance Covered23
8 Preparing for Use24
- Advice on First Use24
- Running in the Engine25
9 Riding Instructions26
- Checks and Maintenance Work When Preparing for Use26
- Starting26
- Starting off27
- Shifting, Riding27
- Applying the Brakes27
- Stopping, Parking28
- Transport28
- Refueling29
10 Service Schedule30
- Service Work (as Additional Order)31
11 Tuning the Chassis32
- Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with the Rider's Weight32
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber32
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber32
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber33
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber33
- Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded34
- Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber34
- Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber35
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber35
- Adjusting the Riding Sag36
- Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork36
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork37
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork37
- Handlebar Position37
- Adjusting the Handlebar Position38
12 Service Work on the Chassis39
- Raising the Motorcycle with the Lift Stand39
- Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand39
- Bleeding the Fork Legs39
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs40
- Removing the Fork Legs40
- Installing the Fork Legs41
- Removing the Fork Protector41
- Installing the Fork Protector42
- Removing the Lower Triple Clamp42
- Installing the Lower Triple Clamp43
- Checking the Steering Head Bearing Play44
- Adjusting the Play of the Steering Head Bearing45
- Greasing the Steering Head Bearing45
- Removing the Shock Absorber46
- Installing the Shock Absorber46
- Removing the Front Fender46
- Installing the Front Fender47
- Folding the Seat up47
- Locking the Seat47
- Removing the Air Filter Housing47
- Installing the Air Filter Housing48
- Removing the Air Filter48
- Installing the Air Filter48
- Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Housing49
- Removing the Main Silencer49
- Installing the Main Silencer50
- Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer50
- Removing the Fuel Tank50
- Installing the Fuel Tank51
- Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation52
- Cleaning the Chain52
- Checking the Chain Tension53
- Adjusting the Chain Tension53
- Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket and Chain Guide54
- Checking the Frame55
- Checking the Swingarm56
- Checking the Throttle Cable Routing56
- Checking the Rubber Grip56
- Additionally Securing the Rubber Grip57
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever57
- Checking Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch57
- Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch57
- Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid58
- Removing the Engine Guard59
- Installing the Engine Guard59
13 Brake System60
- Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever60
- Adjusting the Free Travel of the Handbrake Lever60
- Checking the Brake Discs60
- Checking the Brake Fluid Level of the Front Brake61
- Adding Front Brake Fluid61
- Checking the Front Brake Linings62
- Changing the Front Brake Linings62
- Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever64
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever64
- Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level65
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid65
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings66
- Changing the Rear Brake Linings66
14 Wheels, Tires69
- Removing the Front Wheel69
- Installing the Front Wheel69
- Removing the Rear Wheel70
- Installing the Rear Wheel70
- Checking the Tire Condition71
- Checking the Tire Air Pressure72
- Checking the Spoke Tension72
15 Electrical System73
- Removing the Battery73
- Installing the Battery73
- Recharging the Battery74
- Changing the Main Fuse75
- Changing the Fuses of Individual Power Consumers76
- Removing the Headlight Mask with the Headlight77
- Refitting the Headlight Mask with the Headlight77
- Changing the Headlight Bulb78
- Changing the Turn Signal Bulb79
- Checking the Headlight Setting79
- Adjusting the Headlight Range79
- Changing the Speedometer Battery80
16 Cooling System81
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level81
- Checking the Coolant Level82
- Draining the Coolant82
- Refilling Coolant83
17 Tuning the Engine84
- Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable84
- Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable84
- Carburetor - Idle85
- Carburetor - Adjusting Idle85
- Emptying the Carburetor Float Chamber86
- Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever87
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever87
18 Service Work on the Engine88
- Cleaning the Alternator88
- Checking the Gear Oil Level88
- Changing the Gear Oil89
- Draining the Gear Oil89
- Filling in Gear Oil90
- Adding Gear Oil90
19 Cleaning, Care91
- Cleaning the Motorcycle91
- Checks and Maintenance Steps for Winter Operation92
20 Storage93
- Preparing for Use after Storage93
21 Troubleshooting94
22 Technical Data96
- Engine96
- Engine Tightening Torques96
- Capacities97
- Gear Oil97
- Coolant97
- Fuel97
- Chassis97
- Electrical System98
- Tires98
- Fork98
- Shock Absorber99
- Chassis Tightening Torques99
- Carburetor101
- 22.10.1 Eu/Au101
- 22.10.3 Carburetor Tuning101
23 Substances103
24 Auxiliary Substances105
25 Standards107
- Index108

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Brand	KTM
Model	Freeride 250 R
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

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