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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
2012
990 Adventure EU
990 Adventure USA
990 Adventure AUS/UK
990 Adventure FR
990 Adventure R EU
990 Adventure R USA
990 Adventure R AUS/UK
Art. no. 3211895en

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Summary of Contents for KTM 990 Adventure USA 2012

  • Page 1 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 2012 990 Adventure EU 990 Adventure USA 990 Adventure AUS/UK 990 Adventure FR 990 Adventure R EU 990 Adventure R USA 990 Adventure R AUS/UK Art. no. 3211895en...
  • Page 3 KTM accepts no liability for delivery options, deviations from illustrations and descriptions, as well as misprints and other errors.
  • Page 4: Means Of Representation

    MEANS OF REPRESENTATION Symbols used The meaning of specific symbols is described below. Indicates an expected reaction (e.g. of a work step or a function). Indicates an unexpected reaction (e.g. of a work step or a function). Indicates a page reference (more information is provided on the specified page). Indicates information with more details or tips.
  • Page 5 SETUP Unpacking and setting up the vehicle Preparatory work – Remove the carton. Main work – Remove the adhesive tape in the upper area of the motorcycle. 201911-10 – Roll down the film at the sides. Info To avoid damaging the motorcycle during unpacking, leave the other films on the vehicle until you have finished work on the vehicle.
  • Page 6 SETUP – Position the controls on the left half of the handlebar. Info Position the holding lug of the switch unit in the drill hole of the handlebar. – Position all controls in their exact positions on the handlebar. Tighten all screws. 201916-10 –...
  • Page 7 Remove the remaining films. – Set kilometers or miles. ( p. 10) – Set the clock. ( p. 10) – Refuel. ( p. 7) 201920-10 – Print out the current PDI form found on KTM DEALER.NET and perform the delivery inspection.
  • Page 8: Recharging The Battery

    WORK Removing the seat – Insert the ignition key into the seat lock. – Turn the ignition key to position – Lift up the seat at the rear, pull it back and remove from above. – Remove the ignition key. 100516-10 Mounting the seat –...
  • Page 9 The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the acid level does not have to be checked. If the battery is not charged using the KTM battery charger, the battery must be removed for charging. Otherwise, overvoltage may damage electronic components. Charge the battery according to the instructions on the battery casing.
  • Page 10 WORK Note Material damage Premature clogging of the fuel filter. – In some countries and regions, the available fuel quality and cleanliness may not be sufficient. This will result in problems with the fuel system. – Only refuel with clean fuel that meets the specified standards. Warning Environmental hazard Improper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment.
  • Page 11 WORK Warning Environmental hazard Improper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment. – Do not allow fuel to get into the ground water, the ground, or the sewage system. – Lift the cover of the filler cap and insert the ignition key in the lock. Note Danger of damage Ignition key breakage.
  • Page 12: Setting The Clock

    WORK 3.10 Setting kilometers or miles Info If you change the unit, the value ODO is retained and converted accordingly. Making the setting according to the country. Condition The motorcycle is standing. – Switch on the ignition by turning the black ignition key to the position ON –...
  • Page 13: Technical Data - Tightening Torques For Chassis

    TECHNICAL DATA - TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR CHASSIS – Screw, side stand switch 2 Nm (1.5 lbf ft) – Screw, cable guide, wheel speed sen- 3 Nm (2.2 lbf ft) sor, rear – Screw, filler cap 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft) ®...
  • Page 14 TECHNICAL DATA - TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR CHASSIS – Screw, handlebar support 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft) ® Screw, side stand 35 Nm (25.8 lbf ft) Loctite 243™ ® Screw, side stand bracket 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft) Loctite 243™ ® Screw, side stand holding plate 40 Nm (29.5 lbf ft) Loctite...
  • Page 15 SUBSTANCES Super unleaded (ROZ 95/RON 95/PON 91) According to – DIN EN 228 (ROZ 95/RON 95/PON 91) Guideline – Only use unleaded super fuel that matches or is equivalent to the specified fuel grade. – Fuel with an ethanol content of up to 10 % (E10 fuel) is safe to use. Info Do not use fuel containing methanol (e.
  • Page 16 *3211895en* 3211895en 08/2012 KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG 5230 Mattighofen/Austria Photo: Mitterbauer/KTM http://www.ktm.com...