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KTM 2013 450 SX-F USA manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
KTM 2013 450 SX-F USA Owner's Manual (107 pages)
2013 Year
Brand:
KTM
| Category:
Motorcycle
| Size: 3.72 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
1 Means of Representation
6
Symbols Used
6
Formats Used
6
2 Safety Advice
7
Use Definition - Intended Use
7
Degrees of Risk and Symbols
7
Tampering Warning
7
Safe Operation
7
Protective Clothing
8
Work Rules
8
Environment
8
Owner's Manual
8
3 Important Notes
9
Guarantee, Warranty
9
Operating and Auxiliary Substances
9
Spare Parts, Accessories
9
Service
9
Figures
9
Customer Service
9
4 View of Vehicle
10
View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)
10
View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)
11
5 Serial Numbers
12
Chassis Number
12
Type Label
12
Engine Number
12
Fork Part Number
12
Shock Absorber Part Number
12
6 Controls
13
Clutch Lever
13
Hand Brake Lever
13
Throttle Grip
13
Kill Switch
13
Electric Starter Button
13
Map-Select Switch for the Basic Setting (SX-F Factory Edition)
14
Map-Select Switch for Vehicle Operation (SX-F Factory Edition)
14
Overview of Indicator Lamps
14
Opening the Filler Cap
14
Closing the Filler Cap
15
Factory Start (SX-F Factory Edition)
16
Cold Start Button
16
Idle Speed Adjusting Screw
17
Shift Lever
17
Foot Brake Lever
18
Side Stand (XC-F)
18
Plug-In Stand (All SX-F Models)
18
Service Hour Counter (SX-F Factory Edition)
18
7 Preparing for Use
19
Advice on First Use
19
Running in the Engine
20
Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Riding Conditions
20
Preparing for Rides on Dry Sand
21
Preparing for Rides on Wet Sand
21
Preparing for Rides on Wet and Muddy Surfaces
22
Preparing for Rides at High Temperature and Slow Speed
22
Preparing for Rides at Low Temperatures or in Snow
22
8 Riding Instructions
23
Checks and Maintenance Work When Preparing for Use
23
Starting
23
Starting off
24
Shifting, Riding
24
Applying the Brakes
24
Stopping, Parking
24
Transport
25
Refueling
25
Service Schedule
27
Service Work (as Additional Order)
28
10 Tuning the Chassis
29
Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with the Rider's Weight
29
Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
29
Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
29
Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
30
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber
31
Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded
31
Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber
32
Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber
32
Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber
32
Adjusting the Riding Sag
33
Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork
34
Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork
34
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork
35
Handlebar Position
35
Adjusting the Handlebar Position
35
Activating the Factory Start (SX-F Factory Edition)
36
11 Service Work on the Chassis
37
Raising the Motorcycle with the Lift Stand
37
Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand
37
Bleeding the Fork Legs
38
Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs
38
Loosening the Fork Protection
38
Positioning the Fork Protection
39
Removing the Fork Legs
39
Installing the Fork Legs
39
11 Service Work on the Chassis
40
Installing the Fork Protector
40
Removing the Fork Protector
40
Removing the Lower Triple Clamp
40
Installing the Lower Triple Clamp
41
Position the Brake Caliper. Mount and Tighten Screws
42
Screw, Front Brake Caliper M8
42
Adjusting the Play of the Steering Head Bearing
43
Checking the Steering Head Bearing Play
43
Main Work
43
Guideline
43
Nm Loctite
43
Preparatory Work
43
Raise the Motorcycle with the Lift Stand
43
Greasing the Steering Head Bearing
44
Installing the Start Number Plate
44
Nm (7.4 Lbf Ft)
44
Removing the Front Fender
44
Remaining Screws, Chassis M6
44
Removing the Start Number Plate
44
Installing the Front Fender
45
Removing the Shock Absorber
45
Installing the Shock Absorber
46
Mounting the Seat
46
Guideline Remaining Screws, Chassis
46
Removing the Seat
46
Installing the Air Filter Box Lid
47
Removing the Air Filter
47
Removing the Air Filter Box Lid
47
Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box
48
Installing the Air Filter
48
Removing the Main Silencer
49
Sealing the Air Filter Box
49
Securing the Air Filter Box Lid
49
Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer
50
Remaining Screws, Chassis M6
50
Installing the Main Silencer
50
Nm (7.4 Lbf Ft)
50
Finishing Work
51
Removing the Fuel Tank
51
Installing the Fuel Tank
52
Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation
53
Cleaning the Chain
53
Adjusting the Chain Tension
54
Checking the Chain Tension
54
Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket and Chain Guide
55
Adjusting the Chain Guide
57
Checking the Frame
57
Checking the Swingarm
57
Checking the Throttle Cable Routing
57
Additionally Securing the Rubber Grip
58
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever
58
Checking the Rubber Grip
58
Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch
58
Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
59
12 Brake System
60
Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever
60
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever
60
Checking the Brake Discs
60
Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level
61
Adding Front Brake Fluid
61
Checking the Front Brake Linings
62
Changing the Front Brake Linings
62
Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever
64
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever
64
Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level
65
Adding Rear Brake Fluid
65
Checking the Rear Brake Linings
66
Changing the Rear Brake Linings
66
13 Wheels, Tires
68
Removing the Front Wheel
68
Installing the Front Wheel
68
Removing the Rear Wheel
69
Installing the Rear Wheel
70
Checking the Tire Condition
70
Checking the Tire Air Pressure
71
Checking the Spoke Tension
71
14 Electrical System
73
Removing the Battery
73
Installing the Battery
73
Charging the Battery
74
Changing the Main Fuse
75
Cooling System
76
Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level
76
Checking the Coolant Level
76
Draining the Coolant
77
Refilling Coolant
78
Tuning the Engine
79
Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable
79
Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable
79
Adjusting the Idle Speed
80
Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever
80
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever
80
17 Service Work on the Engine
81
Changing the Fuel Screen
81
Checking the Engine Oil Level
81
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screens
82
Adding Engine Oil
84
18 Cleaning, Care
85
Cleaning the Motorcycle
85
19 Storage
86
Preparing for Use after Storage
87
20 Troubleshooting
88
21 Blink Code
90
22 Technical Data
91
Engine
91
Engine Tightening Torques
91
Capacities
93
Engine Oil
93
Coolant
93
Fuel
93
Chassis
93
Electrical System
94
Tires
94
Fork
94
Sx-F Eu
94
Sx-F Usa
94
XC-F
95
Shock Absorber
95
Sx-F Eu
95
Sx-F Usa
96
XC-F
96
Chassis Tightening Torques
97
23 Substances
99
24 Auxiliary Substances
101
25 Standards
103
Index
104
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