Teaching The Throttle Valve Position; Checking The Basic Position Of The Shift Lever - KTM 250 SX-F 2017 Owner's Manual

16 TUNING THE ENGINE
16.6

Teaching the throttle valve position

Info
If the control unit detects that the throttle valve idle position needs to be retaught, then the malfunction indicator lamp flashes
2x per second.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and death.
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Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation when running the engine.
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Use an effective exhaust extraction system when starting or running the engine in an enclosed space.
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Allow the vehicle to idle.
The malfunction indicator lamp stops flashing once teaching is completed.
Info
If the engine becomes too hot, perform a cool-down ride at medium revs.
Then do not switch off the engine after this, but leave it running at idle speed until teaching is completed.
16.7

Checking the basic position of the shift lever

Info
When driving, the shift lever must not touch the rider's boot when in the basic position.
When the shift lever keeps touching the boot, the transmission will be subject to an excessive load.
0 0 0
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Run the engine until warm.
The cold start button is deactivated – The cold start button is in its basic posi-
tion. (
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and death.
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Set the idle speed by turning idle speed adjusting screw
Guideline
Idle speed
Tachometer (45129075000)
Info
Turning counterclockwise lowers the idle speed.
S01199-10
Turning clockwise raises the idle speed.
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Sit on the vehicle in the riding position and determine distance
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.
400692-10
p. 15)
Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation when running the
engine.
Use an effective exhaust extraction system when starting or running the
engine in an enclosed space.
1 .
2,250... 2,350 rpm
A
between the
10... 20 mm (0.39... 0.79 in)
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