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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 2022 450 EXC‑F 450 EXC‑F SIX DAYS 500 EXC‑F 500 EXC‑F SIX DAYS 500 XCF‑W Art. no. 3214520en...
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KTM accepts no liability for delivery options, deviations from fig- ures and descriptions, misprints, and other errors. The models portrayed partly contain special equipment that does not belong to the regular scope of supply.
1 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.
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To operate the vehicle, the vehicle electronics must be enabled. This process is conducted during initial setup in KTM Dealer.net. Enabling ensures that the initial setup in KTM Dealer.net is docu- mented. Enabling can be performed either temporarily, e.g. for a test ride, or permanently for vehicle handover.
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2 SETUP Info An assistant prevents the motorcycle from falling over. – Together with an assistant, take the vehicle off the pallet. – Position the vehicle on a lift stand. – Check the vehicle for transport damage. Info The procedure in the event of transport damage is described in the Customer Service Manual.
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SETUP 2 – Together with an assistant, take the vehicle off the pallet. – Position the vehicle on a lift stand. – Check the vehicle and components for transport damage. Info The procedure in the event of transport damage is described in the Customer Service Manual.
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2 SETUP Warning Danger of accidents A repaired handlebar poses a safety risk. If the handlebar is bent or straightened, the mate- rial becomes fatigued. The handlebar may break as a result. – Change the handlebar if the handlebar is dam- E00483-01 aged or bent.
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SETUP 2 Warning Danger of accidents A repaired handlebar poses a safety risk. If the handlebar is bent or straightened, the mate- rial becomes fatigued. The handlebar may break as a result. – Change the handlebar if the handlebar is dam- S01413-01 aged or bent.
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2 SETUP (XCF‑W) – Position the controls on the right half of the handlebar. S03667-01 (All EU models) – Position the controls on the left handlebar half. S01423-01 (500 EXC‑F US, 500 EXC‑F SIX DAYS US) – Position the controls on the left handlebar half. S01410-01 (XCF‑W) –...
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SETUP 2 Info The figure shows a possible installation position of the left side combination switch. (All EU models) – Mount the turn signal switch. 402390-01 Condition Packaging V12 (All EU models, EXC‑F Six Days, 500 EXC‑F US) – Join all plug-in connectors to the connector board. –...
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2 SETUP (EXC‑F Six Days EU, XCF‑W) Warning Voiding of the government approval for road use and the insurance coverage If the combination switch is mounted, the vehicle’s road permit, if any, expires. – Only operate the vehicle in closed-off areas remote from public road traffic if the combina- S01411-01 tion switch is installed.
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SETUP 2 – Preassemble the hand guards on the left and right. E00852-01 – Mount the left hand guard. – Mount the right hand guard. F01077-10 – Secure the handlebar cushion with two cable ties. – Install front fender. ( p.
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2 SETUP (All US models) – Install the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 20) – Install the 12-V battery. ( p. 28) (All EU models) – Remove connector from the bracket and join with turn signal wiring harness. V01884-10 –...
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SETUP 2 – Disconnect tail light plug-in connector on the wiring harness. V01863-10 – Remove screws – Remove screws – Remove the license plate holder with the tail light. Info Pay attention to the cable of the tail light. – Feed the cable between the fairing parts.
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2 SETUP – Position the turn signal on both sides on the license plate holder, mount nuts with washers and tighten. – Position the license plate lamp on the license plate holder, and mount and tighten screws – Mount reflector on license plate holder.
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SETUP 2 – Mount and tighten screws V01865-10 – Mount and tighten screw Guideline Remaining screws, EJOT PT ® 2 Nm (1.5 lbf ft) chassis K60x25‑Z V01867-10 – Feed the wiring harnesses through the opening. – Position the license plate holder on the rear. S03684-01 –...
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2 SETUP – Join the plug-in connectors of tail light and turn signal cable harness with the wiring harness. Info Pay attention to routing of the wiring harnesses. – Install the rear left side cover. ( p. 33) – Install the air filter box cover. ( p.
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SETUP 2 – Mount the washer and splint V01874-10 – Position the left footrest and pin. Info Only insert the pin to the extent that the spring can still be mounted. S01398-10 – Position spring as shown. Spring engages in area V01875-10 –...
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Mount the cable ties. (XCF‑W, EXC‑F Six Days) – Install the engine guard. ( p. 33) – Unpack and mount the KTM PowerParts included in the deliv- ery (optional). Info Read the accompanying KTM PowerParts fitting instruc- tions. – Attach the stickers included in the scope of supply (optional).
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WORK 3 Raising the motorcycle with the lift stand Note Danger of damage The parked vehicle can roll away or fall over. – Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface. – Raise the motorcycle at the frame underneath the engine. Lift stand (78129955100) Neither wheel is in contact with the ground.
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3 WORK (XCF‑W) – Disconnect plug-in connector and take off the head- light mask together with the headlight. V01802-10 Installing the headlight mask with the headlight Main work (All EU models, EXC‑F Six Days, 500 EXC‑F US) – Join plug-in connectors S01328-11 (XCF‑W) –...
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WORK 3 Checking the headlight setting – Position the vehicle upright on a horizontal surface in front of a light wall and make a marking at the height of the center of the low beam headlight. – Make another mark at a distance under the first marking.
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3 WORK Installing the shock absorber Main work – Push splash protector to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and tighten screw Guideline Screw, top 80 Nm (59 lbf ft) Loctite ® 2701™ shock absorber – Mount and tighten screw Guideline K01337-11 Screw, bottom...
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WORK 3 (EXC‑F Six Days) – Position the fork legs. Bleeder screws are positioned toward the front. Info The rebound damping is located in right fork leg REB (red adjusting screw). The compression damping is located in left fork leg COM (white adjusting screw).
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3 WORK – Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear. » If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn: – Change front wheel bearing. – Clean and grease shaft seal rings and contact surfaces of the spacers. Long-life grease ( p.
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WORK 3 (EXC‑F Six Days) – Position front fender. Mount and tighten screws Guideline Remaining screws, 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft) chassis K00576-10 – Mount and tighten screws Guideline Remaining screws, 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft) chassis S01321-10 Finishing work –...
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3 WORK 3.12 Mounting the seat – Mount the front of the seat on the collar bushings of the fuel tank, lower the seat at the rear, and push the seat forward. – Make sure the seat is locked in correctly. H02218-11 –...
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WORK 3 3.14 Connecting the negative cable of the 12-V battery Main work – Connect negative cable of the 12-V battery. Guideline Screw, battery termi- 2.5 Nm (1.84 lbf ft) Contact disk must be mounted under screw cable lug with the claws toward the battery terminal. T02638-10 Finishing work –...
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3 WORK – Pull off starter relay and fuse box from the battery compartment and hang to the side. V01777-10 – Detach wiring harness , disconnect relays and hang them to the side. V01778-10 – Remove screw and detach the battery compartment. –...
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WORK 3 – Mount starter relay and fuse box V01777-11 – Connect the positive cable to the 12-V battery. Guideline Screw, battery termi- 2.5 Nm (1.84 lbf ft) Info Contact disk must be mounted under screw cable lug with the claws toward the battery termi- nal.
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3 WORK Note Environmental hazard 12 V batteries contain environmentally hazardous materials. – Do not dispose of 12 V batteries as household waste. – Dispose of 12 V batteries at a collection point for used batteries. Note Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage. –...
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WORK 3 3.18 Removing the air filter box cover Condition The air filter box cover is secured. – Remove the seat. ( p. 25) – Remove screw V01759-10 – Pull off the air filter box cover in area laterally and take it off at the front.
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3 WORK – Mount and tighten screw Guideline Screw, air filter box EJOT PT ® 3 Nm (2.2 lbf ft) cover K60x20-Z – Mount the seat. ( p. 26) V01759-10 Condition The air filter box cover is not secured. – Insert the air filter box cover in area and clip it into area...
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WORK 3 3.21 Installing the rear left side cover – Position side cover and hook it in in areas – Mount and tighten screw Guideline Screw, sub- 35 Nm (25.8 lbf ft) Loctite ® 2701™ frame top V01879-10 3.22 Installing the engine guard (XCF‑W, EXC‑F Six Days) –...
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3 WORK Warning Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard. – Avoid skin, eye and clothing contact with fuel. – Immediately consult a doctor if you swallow fuel. – Do not inhale fuel vapors. – In case of skin contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of water. –...
WORK 3 Warning Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard. – Avoid skin, eye and clothing contact with fuel. – Immediately consult a doctor if you swallow fuel. – Do not inhale fuel vapors. – In case of skin contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of water. –...
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3 WORK – Repeatedly press the button briefly until H appears at the bottom right of the display. – Press the button for 2–3 seconds. The Setup menu is displayed and the active functions are shown. – Repeatedly press the button briefly until Km/h/Mph flashes.
WORK 3 3.28 Setting the clock Condition The motorcycle is stationary. – Repeatedly press the button briefly until CLK appears at the bottom right of the display. – Press the button for 2–3 seconds. The hour display flashes. – Adjust the hour display with the button and/or button –...
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5 SUBSTANCES Super unleaded (ROZ 95) Standard/classification – DIN EN 228 (ROZ 95) Guideline – Only use super unleaded fuel that matches or is equivalent to the specified standard. – Fuel with an ethanol content of up to 10% (E10 fuel) is safe to use. Info Do not use fuel containing methanol (e.g., M15, M85, M100) or more than 10% ethanol (e.g., E15, E25, E85, E100).