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KTM 85 SX 17/14 Owner's Manual
2014
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Contents
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
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1 Means of Representation
Symbols Used
Formats Used
2 Safety Advice
Use Definition - Intended Use
Degrees of Risk and Symbols
Tampering Warning
Safe Operation
Protective Clothing
Work Rules
Environment
Owner's Manual
3 Important Notes
Guarantee, Warranty
Operating and Auxiliary Substances
Spare Parts, Accessories
Service
Figures
Customer Service
4 View of Vehicle
View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)
View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)
5 Serial Numbers
Chassis Number
Type Label
Engine Number
Fork Part Number
Shock Absorber Part Number
6 Controls
Clutch Lever
Hand Brake Lever
Throttle Grip
Kill Switch
Opening the Filler Cap
Closing the Filler Cap
Fuel Tap
Choke
Shift Lever
Kick Starter
Foot Brake Lever
Plug-In Stand
7 Preparing for Use
Advice on First Use
Running in the Engine
Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Riding Conditions
Preparing for Rides on Dry Sand
Preparing for Rides on Wet Sand
Preparing for Rides on Wet and Muddy Surfaces
Preparing for Rides at High Temperature and Slow Speed
Preparing for Riding at Low Temperatures or in Snow
8 Riding Instructions
Checks and Maintenance Work When Preparing for Use
Starting
Starting off
Shifting, Riding
Applying the Brakes
Stopping, Parking
Transport
Refueling
9 Service Schedule
Service Work (as Additional Order)
10 Tuning the Chassis
Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with the Rider's Weight
Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber
Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded
Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber
Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber
Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber
Adjusting the Riding Sag
Absorber X
Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork
Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork
Handlebar Position
Adjusting the Handlebar Position
11 Service Work on the Chassis
Raising the Motorcycle with the Lift Stand
Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand
Bleeding the Fork Legs
Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs
Removing the Fork Legs
Installing the Fork Legs
Removing the Fork Protector
Installing the Fork Protector
Removing the Lower Triple Clamp
Installing the Lower Triple Clamp
Checking the Play of the Steering Head Bearing
Adjusting the Play of the Steering Head Bearing
Greasing the Steering Head Bearing
Removing the Start Number Plate
Installing the Start Number Plate
Removing the Front Fender
Installing the Front Fender
Removing the Shock Absorber
Installing the Shock Absorber
Removing the Seat
Mounting the Seat
Removing the Air Filter Box Lid
Installing the Air Filter Box Lid
Removing the Air Filter
Installing the Air Filter
Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box
Sealing the Air Filter Box
Removing the Main Silencer
Installing the Main Silencer
Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer
Removing the Fuel Tank
Installing the Fuel Tank
Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation
Cleaning the Chain
Checking the Chain Tension
Adjusting the Chain Tension
Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide
Adjusting the Chain Guide
Checking the Frame
Checking the Swingarm
Checking the Routing of the Throttle Cable
Checking the Rubber Grip
Additionally Securing the Rubber Grip
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever
Checking the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch
Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch
Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
12 Brake System
Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever
Adjusting the Free Travel of the Handbrake Lever
Checking the Brake Discs
Checking Front Brake Fluid Level
Adding Front Brake Fluid
Checking the Front Brake Linings
Changing the Front Brake Linings
Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever
Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level
Adding Rear Brake Fluid
Checking the Rear Brake Linings
Changing the Rear Brake Linings
13 Wheels, Tires
Removing the Front Wheel
Installing the Front Wheel
Removing the Rear Wheel
Installing the Rear Wheel
Checking the Tire Condition
Checking the Tire Air Pressure
Checking the Spoke Tension
14 Cooling System
Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level
Checking the Coolant Level
Draining the Coolant
Refilling Coolant
15 Tuning the Engine
Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable
Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable
Carburetor - Idle
Carburetor - Adjusting Idle Speed
Emptying the Carburetor Float Chamber
Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever
16 Service Work on the Engine
Checking the Gear Oil Level
Changing the Gear Oil
Draining the Gear Oil
Filling up with Gear Oil
Adding Gear Oil
17 Cleaning, Care
Cleaning the Motorcycle
18 Storage
Preparing for Use after Storage
19 Troubleshooting
20 Technical Data
Engine
Engine Tightening Torques
Specifications
Carburetor
Carburetor Tuning
Capacities
Chassis
Coolant
Fuel
Gear Oil
Fork
Shock Absorber
Tires
Chassis Tightening Torques
21 Substances
22 Auxiliary Substances
23 Standards
Index
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Summarization of Contents
Safety Advice
Safety advice
General advice to follow for safe operation of the vehicle.
Protective clothing
Emphasizes the importance of wearing protective gear for safety.
Controls
Clutch lever
Describes the clutch lever and its operation.
Fuel tap
Describes the fuel tap's location and operational states.
Shift lever
Identifies the shift lever and gear position indication.
Preparing for Use
Advice on first use
Provides guidance for initial use and child operation safety.
Running in the engine
Details engine running-in procedures and performance limits.
Riding Instructions
Checks and maintenance work when preparing for use
Lists essential checks before riding for safety.
Refueling
Safety precautions and procedures for refueling.
Tuning the Chassis
Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
Details how to adjust low-speed compression damping.
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
Guides on adjusting the shock absorber spring preload.
Service Work on the Chassis
Cleaning the air filter and air filter box
How to clean the air filter and its housing.
Cleaning the chain
Steps for cleaning the drive chain.
Brake System
Checking front brake fluid level
How to check the front brake fluid level.
Changing the front brake linings
Steps for changing the front brake linings.
Wheels, Tires
Checking the tire condition
How to inspect tire condition, tread depth, and age.
Checking the tire air pressure
How to check and adjust tire air pressure.
Tuning the Engine
Carburetor - adjusting idle speed
Steps for adjusting the engine's idle speed.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Common faults and their possible causes and actions.
Technical Data
Engine
Technical specifications for the engine.
Chassis tightening torques
Torque specifications for chassis components.
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