Teaching The Throttle Valve Position; Checking The Basic Position Of The Shift Lever - KTM 450 XC-F Owner's Manual

16 TUNING THE ENGINE
16.5

Teaching the throttle valve position

Info
If the control unit detects that the throttle valve position needs to be reprogrammed when idle, then the MIL briefly lights up 2
x per second.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and/or death.
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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventilation, and do not start or run the engine in an
enclosed space without an effective exhaust extraction system.
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Allow the vehicle to idle.
Illumination of the MIL disappears as soon as teaching is complete.
Info
If the vehicle becomes too warm, then carry out a cooling ride at moderate speed. Do not then park the vehicle, but let it
continue running at idle speed.
16.6

Checking the basic position of the shift lever

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Run the engine until warm.
The cold start button is deactivated.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
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Set the idle speed by turning the idle speed adjusting screw
Guideline
Idle speed
Tachometer (45129075000)
Info
Turning counterclockwise lowers the idle speed.
Turning clockwise raises the idle speed.
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Sit on the vehicle in the riding position and determine the distance
the upper edge of your boot and the shift lever.
Distance between shift lever and upper
edge of boot
» If the distance does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the basic position of the shift lever.
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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
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2,250... 2,350 rpm
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10... 20 mm (0.39... 0.79 in)
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