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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
2012
450 SX‑F EU
450 SX‑F USA
Art. no. 3211818en

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Summary of Contents for KTM 450 SX-F EU 2012

  • Page 1 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 2012 450 SX‑F EU 450 SX‑F USA Art. no. 3211818en...
  • Page 3 KTM accepts no liability for delivery options, deviations from illustrations and descriptions, as well as misprints and other errors.
  • Page 4: Means Of Representation

    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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 SETUP – Route the clutch line with the clutch master cylinder toward the front between the upper and lower triple clamps. – 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 12 Nm...
  • Page 7 Apply the label included in the delivery (optional). – Refuel. ( p. 9) – 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.
  • Page 8 WORK Installing the front wheel Warning Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs. – Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary. – Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
  • Page 9 – Do not discard batteries with the household trash. Dispose of a defective battery in an environmentally compatible manner. Give the battery to your KTM dealer or to a recycling center that accepts used batteries. Warning Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 WORK – Press release button , turn filler cap counterclockwise and lift it upwards and remove. B00277-10 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.
  • Page 12: Technical Data - Tightening Torques For Chassis

    TECHNICAL DATA - TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR CHASSIS – Spoke nipple, front wheel M4.5 5… 6 Nm (3.7… 4.4 lbf ft) – Spoke nipple, rear wheel M4.5 5… 6 Nm (3.7… 4.4 lbf ft) – Remaining nuts, chassis 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft) –...
  • Page 13 SUBSTANCES Super unleaded (ROZ 95/RON 95/PON 91) According to – 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.
  • Page 14: Auxiliary Substances

    AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES Long-life grease Guideline – ® KTM recommends Motorex products. Supplier ® Motorex – Bike Grease 2000...
  • Page 15 *3211818en* 3211818en KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG 5230 Mattighofen/Austria http://www.ktm.com...

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