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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 2015 450 EXC EU 450 EXC SIX DAYS EU 450 EXC AU 450 XC-W US 500 EXC EU 500 EXC AU 500 EXC SIX DAYS EU 500 EXC US 500 XC-W US Art. no. 3213199en...
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KTM accepts no liability for delivery options, deviations from illustrations and descriptions, misprints, and other errors.
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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SETUP Unpacking and setting up the vehicle Packaging 2 – Remove the box and the plastic packaging. Info To avoid damaging the motorcycle during the setup, leave the protective film on the vehicle until you have finished. – Remove the separate enclosure and unpack it. Check that the scope of delivery is complete on the basis of the enclosed packing list.
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SETUP (EXC SIX DAYS) – Position the fork legs and tighten the screws of the triple clamp. Guideline Screw, top triple clamp 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft) Screw, bottom triple clamp 15 Nm (11.1 lbf ft) Info The rebound damping is located in the right fork leg REB (red adjusting screw).
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SETUP (XC‑W) – Connect pull switch with the yellow and white cables. – Position the speedometer and connector board. Mount and tighten screws. Guideline Remaining screws, chassis 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft) 102048-10 – Position the controls on the right half of the handlebar. Info The routing of the cables can be seen in the figure.
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SETUP (EXC EU, EXC AU) – Mount the turn signal switch. 401382-01 (EXC SIX DAYS) – Mount the turn signal switch. – Install the front fender. ( p. 12) – Refit the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 9) –...
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Set the clock. ( p. 17) – Refuel. ( p. 15) – Position all controls in their exact positions on the handlebar. Tighten all screws. – Print out the current PDI form found on KTM DEALER.NET and perform the delivery inspection.
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WORK Raising the motorcycle with the lift stand Note Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over. – Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface. – Raise the motorcycle at the frame underneath the engine. Lift stand (54829055000) The wheels should no longer touch the ground.
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WORK – Detach electrical plug-in connector and take off the headlight mask with the headlight. M00189-10 Refitting the headlight mask with the headlight Main work (all 450 models, EXC AU, EXC EU, EXC SIX DAYS, XC-W) – Connect the electrical plug-in connector M00127-11 –...
WORK Checking the headlight setting – Position the vehicle upright on a horizontal surface in front of a light wall and make a mark at the height of the center of the low beam headlight. – Make another mark a distance under the first mark.
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WORK Installing the shock absorber Main work (all 450 models, EXC AU, EXC EU, EXC SIX DAYS, XC-W) – Push splash protector to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and tighten screw Guideline Screw, top shock 80 Nm Loctite ®...
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WORK – Position the front wheel and insert the wheel spindle. The brake linings are correctly positioned. – Mount and tighten screw Guideline Screw, front wheel spindle M24x1.5 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft) – Activate the hand brake lever multiple times until the brake linings are in contact with the brake disc.
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– Do not discard batteries with the household waste. Dispose of faulty batteries in an environmentally compatible manner. Give the battery to your authorized KTM dealer or dispose of it at a collection point for used batteries. Warning Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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WORK Info Even when there is no load on the battery, it still loses power steadily. The charge state and the type of charge are very important for the service life of the battery. Rapid recharging with a high charging current shortens the battery's service life. If the charging current, charging voltage and charging time are exceeded, electrolyte escapes through the safety valves.
WORK – Press release button , turn filler cap counterclockwise and lift it upwards and remove. M00150-10 3.15 Closing filler cap – Replace the filler cap and turn clockwise until the release button locks in place. Info Route the fuel tank breather hose without kinking.
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WORK Total fuel tank 8.5 l Super unleaded (ROZ 95/RON 95/PON capacity, (2.25 US gal) 91) ( p. 20) approx. (XC‑W, 500 EXC US) – Close the filler cap. ( p. 15) 3.17 Setting kilometers or miles Info If you change the unit, the value ODO is retained and converted accordingly. The values TR1, TR2, A1, A2 and S1 are cleared when the unit of measure is changed.
WORK 3.19 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. – Set the hour display with the button and/or button –...
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TECHNICAL DATA - TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR CHASSIS – Screw, front wheel spindle M24x1.5 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
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SUBSTANCES Super unleaded (ROZ 95/RON 95/PON 91) Standard/classification – DIN EN 228 (ROZ 95/RON 95/PON 91) Guideline – Only use unleaded super fuel that matches or is equivalent to the specified fuel grade. – Fuel with an ethanol content of up to 10 % (E10 fuel) is safe to use. Info Do not use fuel containing methanol (e.
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