KTM 250 SX-F 2005 Repair Manual page 134

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A CLEAN MOTORCYCLE CAN BE CHECKED MORE QUICKLY WHICH SAVES MONEY!
Change engine oil, oil filter
Clean oil screen and drain plug magnet
Replace spark plug (after 30 hours)
Check and adjust valve clearance
Check engine mounting bolts for tightness
Clean the spark-plug connector and check for a tight fit
Check the screws on the kick starter and shift lever for a tight fit
Check carburetor connection boot for cracks and leaks
Check idle speed setting
Check vent hoses for damage or bends
Check cooling system for leaks, check quantity of antifreeze
Check exhaust system for leaks and fitment
Check cables for damage, smooth operation and bends,
adjust and lubricate
Check fluid level of the clutch master cylinder
Clean air filter and filter box
Check electric wires for damage and bends
Check headlamp setting
Check function of electric systems (low high beam, brake light, indicator lamps,
speedometer illumination, horn, emergency OFF switch or button
Check brake fluid level, lining thickness, brake discs
Check brake lines for damage and leaks
Check/function smooth operation and adjust free travel of handbrake/foot brake lever
Check the screws and guide bolts on the brake system for a tight fit
Check shock absorber and fork for leaks and function
Clean fork dust bellows
Bleed fork legs
Check swing arm bearings
Check/adjust steering head bearings
Check tightness of chassis screws (triple clamps, fork leg axle passage,
swingarm, shock aborber)
Check/adjust steering head bearings
Check tires and air pressure
Check chain, chain joint, rear sprockets and chain guides for wear, fit and tension
Lubricate chain, clean and grease the adjusting screws on the chain tensioner
Check clearance of wheel bearings
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WORK THAT MUST BE PERFORMED UNDER A SEPARATE ORDER
Complete maintenance of fork
Complete maintenance of shock absorber
Clean and grease steering head bearings and gasket elements
Clean and adjust carburetor
Treat battery connections with contact grease
Treat electric contacts and switches with contact spray
Change hydraulic clutch fluid
Change brake fluid
Clean Sparkarrestor (XC-W USA)
Service intervalls should never be exceeded by more than 2 hours or 15 liters of fuel.
Maintenance work done by KTM authorised workshops is not a substitute for care and checks done by the rider.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 2007
1st service every
after 3 hours 20 hours
or 20 l fuel or 140 l fuel
or 1 race
at least every
once a year 2 years