KTM 250 EXC Six Days TPI 2019 Owner's Manual page 5

8 PREPARING FOR USE................................. 38
8.1 Advice on first use ........................... 38
8.2 Running in the engine ...................... 39
8.3 Starting power of lithium-ion
batteries at low temperatures ............ 40
8.4 Preparing the vehicle for difficult
riding conditions .............................. 40
8.5 Preparing vehicle for rides on dry
sand ............................................... 41
8.6 Preparing vehicle for rides on wet
sand ............................................... 42
8.7 Preparing vehicle for rides on wet
and muddy circuits .......................... 43
8.8 Preparing vehicle for high
temperatures or slow riding ............... 43
8.9 Preparing vehicle for low
temperatures or snow ....................... 44
9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS.............................. 45
9.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use ..................... 45
9.2 Starting the vehicle .......................... 45
9.3 Starting off...................................... 46
9.4 Shifting, riding ................................ 46
9.5 Braking ........................................... 47
9.6 Stopping, parking............................. 48
9.7 Transporting .................................... 48
9.8 Refueling ........................................ 49
9.9 Adding 2-stroke oil........................... 50
10 SERVICE SCHEDULE .................................. 51
10.1 Additional information ...................... 51
10.2 Required work ................................. 51
10.3 Recommended work ......................... 52
11 TUNING THE CHASSIS ............................... 54
11.1 Checking the basic chassis setting
with the rider's weight ...................... 54
11.2 Compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 54
11.3 Adjusting the low-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 54
11.4 Adjusting the high-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 55
11.5 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the shock absorber ........................... 56
11.6 Measuring the rear wheel dimension
unloaded......................................... 56
11.7 Checking the static sag of the shock
absorber.......................................... 57
11.8 Checking the riding sag of the shock
absorber.......................................... 57
11.9 Adjusting the spring preload of the
shock absorber
12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............... 66
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11.10 Adjusting the riding sag
11.11 Checking the basic setting of the
fork ................................................ 59
11.12 Adjusting the compression damping
of the fork ....................................... 60
11.13 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the fork........................................... 61
11.14 Adjusting the spring preload of the
fork (All Six Days models) ................. 62
11.15 Handlebar position........................... 63
11.16 Adjusting the handlebar position
12.1 Raising the motorcycle with a lift
stand .............................................. 66
12.2 Removing the motorcycle from the
lift stand ......................................... 66
12.3 Bleeding the fork legs....................... 66
12.4 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork
legs ................................................ 67
12.5 Removing the fork protector .............. 67
12.6 Installing the fork protector............... 68
12.7 Removing the fork legs
12.8 Installing the fork legs
12.9 Removing the lower triple clamp
(All standard EXC/XC-W models) ........ 70
12.10 Removing the lower triple clamp
(All Six Days models)........................ 70
12.11 Installing the lower triple clamp
(All standard EXC/XC-W models) ........ 71
12.12 Installing the lower triple clamp
(All Six Days models)........................ 74
12.13 Checking the play of the steering
head bearing ................................... 76
12.14 Adjusting the steering head bearing
play ............................................ 76
12.15 Lubricating the steering head
bearing ........................................ 78
12.16 Removing front fender ...................... 78
12.17 Installing front fender....................... 78
12.18 Removing the shock absorber
12.19 Installing the shock absorber
12.20 Removing the seat ........................... 80
12.21 Mounting the seat ............................ 80
12.22 Removing the air filter box cover ....... 81
12.23 Installing the air filter box cover ........ 81
12.24 Removing the air filter
12.25 Installing the air filter
12.26 Cleaning the air filter and air filter
box ............................................. 83
12.27 Preparing air filter box cover for
securing ...................................... 83
12.28 Sealing the air filter box
12.29 Removing the main silencer .............. 84
12.30 Installing the main silencer............... 84
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