Table Of Contents - KTM 1998 50 SXR Adventure Owner's Handbook Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE DRIVING FOR PARENTS ............4
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS ..................................................................5
Chassis number .....................................................................................5
Engine number, engine type..................................................................5
OPERATION INSTRUMENTS .....................................................................5
Throttle grip ..........................................................................................5
Right hand brake lever ..........................................................................5
Short circuit button................................................................................6
Left hand brake lever ............................................................................6
Filler cap................................................................................................6
Refueling, fuel .......................................................................................6
Fuel tap .................................................................................................7
Choke (Dell'orto carburetor SHA 1412).................................................7
Choke (Mikuni carburetor VM18-144)..................................................7
Choke (Mikuni carburetor VM20-352)..................................................7
Kickstarter .............................................................................................7
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................8
What you should check before each start..............................................8
Instructions for the first ride ..................................................................8
Running in.............................................................................................8
Starting when engine is cold..................................................................8
Starting when engine is warm ...............................................................9
What to do when the engine is „flooded" ............................................9
Starting off ............................................................................................9
Driving ..................................................................................................9
Braking ..................................................................................................9
Stopping................................................................................................9
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................................10
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE ...............................11
Checking and adjusting the steering head bearing ..............................11
Cleaning the dust scrabbers of the telcopic fork ..................................11
Telescopic fork maintenance (50 SXR Adventure)................................12
Telescopic fork maintenance (50 SXR Pro JR, Pro SR)..........................12
Check chain tension ............................................................................13
Correct chain tension...........................................................................13
Chain maintenance..............................................................................13
Adjusting the front wheel brake cable .................................................14
Checking the front brake linings for wear............................................14
Adjusting the rear wheel brake cable...................................................14
Checking the rear brake linings for wear .............................................14
Drum brake maintenance ..........................................................................14
Removing and mounting the front wheel............................................15
Removing and mounting the rear wheel .............................................15
Tires, air pressure.................................................................................15
Checking spoke tension.......................................................................15
Removing the seat...............................................................................16
Cleaning the air filter...........................................................................16
Adjusting the throttle cable .................................................................16
Adjusting the idle speed ......................................................................17
Checking the gear oil level ..................................................................17
Changing the gear oil..........................................................................18
Changing the seat hight ......................................................................18
TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE...................................................................19
TECHNICAL DATA - CHASSIS .................................................................21
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