Running In The Engine; Preparing The Vehicle For Difficult Riding Conditions; Preparing For Rides On Dry Sand - KTM 250 SX-F EU 2011 Owner's Manual

PREPARING FOR USE
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Do not exceed the overall maximum permitted weight and the axle loads.
Guideline
Maximum permissible overall weight
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
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Run in the engine. ( p. 15)

Running in the engine

6.2
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During the running-in phase, do not exceed the specified engine speed and engine performance.
Guideline
Maximum engine speed
During the first operating hour
Maximum engine performance
During the first 3 service hours
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Avoid fully opening the throttle!

Preparing the vehicle for difficult riding conditions

6.3
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Using a motorcycle in difficult conditions can lead to excessive wear of components such as the power train or brakes. For this
reason, it may be necessary to service or replace worn parts before the limit specified in the service schedule is reached.
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KTM recommends that you use the specified engine oil for difficult riding conditions and to increase performance.
Engine oil (SAE 10W/60) (00062010035) (
Difficult riding conditions are:
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Rides on dry sand. (
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Rides on wet sand. (
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Rides on wet and muddy surfaces. (
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Rides at high temperatures and low speeds. (
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Rides at low temperatures or in snow. (

Preparing for rides on dry sand

6.4
p. 93)
p. 15)
p. 16)
p. 16)
p. 17)
p. 17)
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Seal the air filter box.
Tip
Seal the air filter box at the edges against dirt.
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Clean the air filter and air filter box.
Info
Check the air filter approx. every 30 minutes.
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Fit a dust protection device on the air filter.
Dust protection device for air filter (77206920000)
Info
See the KTM PowerParts fitting instructions.
B00435-01
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Fit a sand protection device on the air filter.
Sand protection device for air filter (77206922000)
Info
See the KTM PowerParts fitting instructions.
B00436-01
335 kg (739 lb.)
145 kg (320 lb.)
190 kg (419 lb.)
7,000 rpm
≤ 75 %
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( p. 42)
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