Checking The Frame; Checking The Link Fork; Checking The Throttle Cable Routing - KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.40
11.41
11.42
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F03682-01

Checking the frame

F03645-01

Checking the link fork

F03646-01

Checking the throttle cable routing

Warning
Danger of accidents The throttle cable can become kinked, trapped or blocked if it is not routed cor-
rectly.
If the throttle cable is kinked, trapped or blocked, the speed can no longer be controlled.
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Make sure that the throttle cable routing and the play in throttle cable complies with the specifica-
tion.
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Check that the chain guide is firmly seated.
» If the chain guide is loose:
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Tighten the screws on the chain guide.
Guideline
Screw, chain
guide on link fork
at the rear
Screw, chain
guide on link fork
at the front
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the frame for damage, cracking, and deformation.
» If the frame shows signs of damage, cracking, or deforma-
tion:
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Change the frame.
Guideline
Repairs on the frame are not permitted.
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Check the link fork for damage, cracking, and deformation.
» If the link fork exhibits damage, cracking, or deformation:
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Change the link fork.
Info
Always replace a damaged link fork. Repair-
ing the link fork is not authorized by Husqvarna
Motorcycles.
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. ( p. 61)
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Remove the fuel tank.
M6x16 10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)
M6x45 10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)
p. 47)
( p. 68)