KTM 350 EXC-F 2022 Owner's Manual page 5

8.4 Preparing the vehicle for difficult
operating conditions......................... 40
8.5 Preparing the vehicle for riding on
dry sand.......................................... 40
8.6 Preparing the vehicle for riding on
wet sand ......................................... 41
8.7 Preparing the vehicle for riding on
wet and muddy circuits .................... 42
8.8 Preparing vehicle for high
temperatures or slow riding ............... 42
8.9 Preparing the vehicle for low
temperatures or snow ....................... 42
9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS.............................. 43
9.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use ..................... 43
9.2 Starting the vehicle .......................... 43
9.3 Starting off...................................... 44
9.4 Shifting, riding ................................ 44
9.5 Braking ........................................... 45
9.6 Stopping, parking............................. 45
9.7 Transporting .................................... 46
9.8 Refueling ........................................ 46
10 SERVICE SCHEDULE .................................. 48
10.1 Additional information ...................... 48
10.2 Required work ................................. 48
10.3 Recommended work ......................... 49
11 TUNING THE CHASSIS ............................... 51
11.1 Checking the basic chassis setting
with rider's weight............................ 51
11.2 Compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 51
11.3 Adjusting the low-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 51
11.4 Adjusting the high-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 52
11.5 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the shock absorber ........................... 53
11.6 Measuring the dimension of the rear
wheel unloaded................................ 53
11.7 Checking the static sag of the shock
absorber.......................................... 54
11.8 Checking the riding sag of the shock
absorber.......................................... 54
11.9 Adjusting the spring preload of the
shock absorber
11.10 Adjusting the riding sag
11.11 Checking the basic setting of the
fork ................................................ 56
11.12 Adjusting the compression damping
of the fork ....................................... 57
11.13 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the fork........................................... 57
12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............... 60
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11.14 Handlebar position........................... 58
11.15 Adjusting the handlebar position
12.1 Raising the motorcycle with the lift
stand .............................................. 60
12.2 Removing the motorcycle from the
lift stand ......................................... 60
12.3 Bleeding the fork legs....................... 60
12.4 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork
legs ................................................ 61
12.5 Removing the fork protector .............. 61
12.6 Installing the fork protector............... 62
12.7 Removing the fork legs
12.8 Installing the fork legs
12.9 Removing the lower triple clamp
12.10 Installing the lower triple clamp
12.11 Checking the steering head bearing
play ................................................ 66
12.12 Adjusting the steering head bearing
play ............................................ 67
12.13 Lubricating the steering head
bearing ........................................ 67
12.14 Removing front fender ...................... 68
12.15 Installing front fender....................... 68
12.16 Removing the shock absorber
12.17 Installing the shock absorber
12.18 Removing the seat ........................... 69
12.19 Mounting the seat ............................ 70
12.20 Removing the air filter box cover ....... 70
12.21 Installing the air filter box cover ........ 71
12.22 Removing the air filter
12.23 Installing the air filter
12.24 Cleaning the air filter and air filter
box ............................................. 73
12.25 Preparing air filter box cover for
securing ...................................... 73
12.26 Removing the main silencer .............. 74
12.27 Installing the main silencer............... 74
12.28 Cleaning the spark arrestor
12.29 Changing the glass fiber yarn filling
of the main silencer
12.30 Removing the fuel tank
12.31 Installing the fuel tank
12.32 Checking for chain dirt
accumulation................................... 79
12.33 Cleaning the chain ........................... 80
12.34 Checking the chain tension ............... 80
12.35 Adjusting the chain tension............... 81
12.36 Checking the chain, rear sprocket,
engine sprocket, and chain guide ...... 82
12.37 Checking the frame
12.38 Checking the link fork
12.39 Checking the throttle cable routing .... 85
12.40 Checking the rubber grip .................. 86
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