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KTM Sportmotorcycle accepts no liability for delivery options, devi- ations from figures and descriptions, as well as 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 – Remove the cardboard from around the shock absorber. – Position the angle lever and linkage lever. – Mount and tighten fitting Guideline Nut, linkage lever M14x1.5 60 Nm on angle lever (44.3 lbf ft) – Mount and tighten screw Guideline F01629-10 Screw, bottom...
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2 SETUP – Remove screws . Take off handlebar supports – Position rubber bushings and push through nuts from below. – Place handlebar supports in required position. Info The handlebar supports are longer and higher on one side. Position the left and right handlebar supports evenly. –...
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SETUP 2 – Position the controls on the right half of the handlebar. Guideline Screw, throttle grip 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft) K00645-10 – Position the controls on the left handlebar half. Guideline Screw, fixed 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft) Loctite ®...
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2 SETUP – Mount the left hand guard. – Mount the right hand guard. F01068-01 (All SX‑F models) – Join plug-in connector – Attach cable in the indicator lamp bracket – Route the cables without tension and secure with the cable ties.
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SETUP 2 Left and right footrest (All SX‑F models) – Position the new footrest and pin. Info Only insert the pin to the extent that the spring can still be mounted. D00674-10 – Position spring as shown. Spring engages in area K00621-12 –...
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2 SETUP Right footrest (XC‑F US) – Position the right footrest and pin. Info Only insert the pin to the extent that the spring can still be mounted. D00674-10 – Position spring as shown. Spring engages in area K00621-12 – Press the spring with special tool Footrest spring plier (79029083000) The special tool is applied to area...
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SETUP 2 Left footrest (XC‑F US) – Position the left footrest and pin. Info Only insert the pin to the extent that the spring can still be mounted. R00757-10 – Position spring as shown. Spring engages in area K00688-10 – Press the spring with special tool Footrest spring plier (79029083000) The special tool is applied to area...
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– Slide positive terminal cover over the positive terminal. – Charge the 12-V battery. ( p. 20) – Unpack and mount the KTM PowerParts included in the deliv- ery (optional). Info F01636-10 Read the accompanying KTM PowerParts fitting instruc- tions.
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Remove the remaining film, padding, the corrugated card- board, and the other packaging material. – Prepare the vehicle according to the specifications in F03447-01 KTM Dealer.net for handover to the customer. Info Transport mode must be deactivated to be able to start the motorcycle.
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3 WORK Raising the motorcycle with a lift stand Note Material damage The vehicle may be damaged by incorrect procedure when parking. Significant damage may be caused if the vehicle rolls away or falls over. The components for parking the vehicle are designed only for the weight of the vehicle. –...
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WORK 3 (XC‑F US) – Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. – Remove the lift stand. – To park the motorcycle, press side stand to the ground with your foot and lean the motorcycle on it. Info When you are riding, the side stand must be folded up and secured with rubber strap.
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3 WORK Installing front fender Main work – Position front fender. Mount and tighten screws Guideline Remaining screws, 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft) chassis F01526-10 Finishing work – Install the start number plate. ( p. 16) Installing the start number plate –...
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WORK 3 – Remove screw F01533-10 – Raise the rear of the seat, pull the seat back, and lift it off. H02218-10 Mounting the seat – Mount the front of the seat on the collar bushing of the fuel tank, lower the seat at the rear, and push the seat forward. –...
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3 WORK – Remove screw F01534-10 – Pull off the air filter box cover in area sideways and take off toward the front. F01534-11 Condition The air filter box cover is not secured. – Pull off the air filter box cover in area laterally and take it off at the front.
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WORK 3 Condition The air filter box cover is not secured. – Insert the air filter box cover in area and clip it into area Info An air filter box cover with openings for greater airflow and a more direct response is included. F01535-11 (XC‑F US) Condition...
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3 WORK 3.10 Charging the 12-V battery Warning Risk of injury 12 V batteries contain harmful substances. – Keep 12 V batteries out of the reach of children. – Keep sparks and open flames away from 12 V batteries. – Only charge 12 V batteries in well-ventilated rooms. –...
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WORK 3 – Disconnect the battery charger after charging the 12-V battery. Guideline The charging current, charging voltage, and charging time must not be exceeded. Recharge the 12-V battery 3 months regularly when the motorcy- cle is not being used Finishing work –...
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3 WORK 3.13 Opening the fuel tank filler cap Danger Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable. The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if overfilled. – Do not fuel the vehicle in the vicinity of open flames or lit cigarettes. –...
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WORK 3 3.14 Closing the fuel tank filler cap (All SX‑F models) – Mount fuel tank filler cap and turn it clockwise until the fuel tank is tightly closed. Info Route fuel tank breather hose without kinks. F01519-10 (XC‑F US) –...
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3 WORK Note Environmental hazard Improper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment. – Do not allow fuel to enter the groundwater, the soil, or the sewage system. – Switch off the engine. – Open the fuel tank filler cap. ( p.
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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).
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