Summary of Contents for KTM 450 EXC-F Six Days 2017
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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 2017 450 EXC‑F 450 EXC‑F Six Days 500 EXC‑F 500 EXC‑F Six Days Art. no. 3213536en...
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KTM accepts no liability for delivery options, devi- ations from illustrations and descriptions, misprints, and other errors.
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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 Condition Packaging V2 – 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 supply is complete on the basis of the enclosed packing list.
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SETUP – Position turn signal indicator lamp {2} in the speedometer bracket. H01768-10 – Mount the connector retainer and speedometer on the upper triple clamp. – Mount and tighten screws Guideline Remaining screws, chassis 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft) –...
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SETUP (All EXC‑F Six Days) – Remove screws and take off handlebar supports. – Move the handlebar supports to the desired position and mount and tighten screws Guideline Screw, handlebar holder 40 Nm Loctite ® 243™ (29.5 lbf ft) Info Position the left and right handlebar supports evenly.
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SETUP (EXC‑F Six Days EU) Warning Voiding of the government approval for road use and the insurance cover- age If the combination switch is installed, the vehicle's approval for road use is invalidated. – Only operate the vehicle in closed-off areas remote from public road traffic if the combination switch is installed.
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SETUP (EXC‑F Six Days EU) Warning Voiding of the government approval for road use and the insurance cover- age If the combination switch is installed, the vehicle's approval for road use is invalidated. – Only operate the vehicle in closed-off areas remote from public road traffic if the combination switch is installed.
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SETUP – Mount the left hand guard. – Mount the right hand guard. E00481-01 – Secure the handlebar cushion with two cable ties. – Install the front fender. ( p. 19) – Install the front wheel. ( p. 19) – Remove the battery.
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SETUP – Route the turn signal wiring harness from front to back as far as the battery compartment. – Position and secure the turn signal wiring harness under the rubber bands of the fuel tank contact area on the main wiring harness. S01418-01 –...
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SETUP – Remove screws – Carefully remove the tail light cable from the frame and in doing so pay atten- tion to the connector. – Remove license plate holder with tail light to the rear. S01416-10 – Remove screws and hang the tail light to the side.
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SETUP – Carefully guide the tail light cable through the frame and in doing so pay atten- tion to the connector. – Position license plate holder on the rear. – Mount and tighten screws E00495-10 – Mount and tighten screw with the collar bushing.
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SETUP – Attach the side cover in area and engage it in area – Mount and tighten screw Guideline Screw, subframe 35 Nm Loctite ® 2701™ (25.8 lbf ft) – Mount and tighten screw Guideline Remaining screws, chassis 10 Nm E00494-10 (7.4 lbf ft)
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SETUP – Position spring as shown. Spring engages in area S01395-10 – Press the spring with special tool Pliers for footrest spring (79029083000) The special tool is applied to area on the footrest. – Mount pin S01396-10 –...
(All EXC‑F Six Days, EXC‑F AU) – Install the engine guard. ( p. 26) – Unpack and mount the KTM PowerParts included in the delivery (optional). Info Read the accompanying KTM PowerParts fitting instructions. – Apply the label included in the delivery (optional).
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– Position all controls in their exact positions on the handlebar. Tighten all screws. – Prepare the vehicle according to the specifications in the KTM Dealer.net for han- dover to the customer. Info In order to be able to start the motorcycle, the transport mode must be...
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WORK Raising the motorcycle with the lift stand Note Danger of damage The parked vehicle can roll away or fall over. – Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface. – Raise the motorcycle at the frame underneath the engine. Lift stand (78129955100) Neither wheel is in contact with the ground.
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WORK – Detach plug-in connectors and take off the headlight mask with the head- light. V00459-10 Installing the headlight mask with the headlight Main work (EXC‑F EU/AU, EXC‑F Six Days EU) – Connect plug-in connectors S01328-11 – Position the headlight mask and fix it with rubber bands The holding lugs engage in the fender.
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.
WORK Installing the front wheel Warning Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect. – Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease. – Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary. –...
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WORK (All EXC‑F Six Days) – Position the front fender. Mount and tighten screws Guideline Remaining screws, chassis 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft) K00576-10 – Mount and tighten screws Guideline Remaining screws, chassis 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft) S01321-10 Finishing work –...
WORK 3.12 Removing the battery Warning Risk of injury Batteries contain harmful substances. – Keep batteries out of the reach of children. – Keep sparks and open flames away from the batteries. – Only charge batteries in well-ventilated rooms. – Maintain a minimum clearance from inflammable materials when charging batteries. Minimum clearance 1 m (3 ft) –...
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WORK 3.14 Recharging the battery Warning Risk of injury Batteries contain harmful substances. – Keep batteries out of the reach of children. – Keep sparks and open flames away from the batteries. – Only charge batteries in well-ventilated rooms. – Maintain a minimum clearance from inflammable materials when charging batteries. Minimum clearance 1 m (3 ft) –...
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WORK 3.15 Removing the fuel tank Danger Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable. The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if overfilled. – Do not refuel the vehicle in the vicinity of open flames or lit cigarettes. –...
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WORK – Remove screws with the collar bushings. – Hang the horn and horn bracket to one side. K00558-10 – Remove screw with the rubber bushing. K00556-11 – Pull both spoilers off the sides of the radiator bracket and lift off the fuel tank. K00559-10 3.16 Installing the fuel tank...
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WORK – Attach the fuel tank breather hose. – Mount and tighten screw with the rubber bushing. Guideline Remaining screws, chassis 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft) K00556-10 – Position the horn with the horn bracket. – Mount and tighten screws with the collar bushings.
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WORK Main work (EXC‑F EU/AU, EXC‑F Six Days EU) – Check throttle cable routing. Both throttle cables must be routed, side by side, on the back of the handle- bars and above the fuel tank bracket, to the throttle valve body. Both throttle cables must be secured behind the fuel tank contact area rubber band.
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WORK 3.19 Opening the 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 refuel the vehicle in the vicinity of open flames or lit cigarettes. –...
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WORK Warning Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard. – Avoid skin, eye and clothing contact with fuel. – Immediately consult a doctor if you swallow fuel. – Do not inhale fuel vapors. – In case of skin contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of water. –...
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WORK 3.23 Setting the speedometer functions Info When the vehicle is delivered, only the SPEED/H and SPEED/ODO display modes are activated. Condition The motorcycle is stationary. – Repeatedly press the button briefly until H appears at the bottom right of the display.
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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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