KTM 250 EXC RACING Owner's Manual

KTM 250 EXC RACING Owner's Manual

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BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNGEN
OWNER'S MANUAL
MANUALE O'USO
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
REPAIRMANUAL2005
REPARATURANLEITUNG
REPAIR MANUAL
MANUALE DI REPARAZIONE
MANUEL DE REPARATION
MANUAL DE REPARACION
FEDERBEIN
SHOCK ABSORBER
AMMORTIZZATORE
AMMORTISSEUR
AMORTIGUADOR
GABEL
FORK
FORCELLA
FOURCHE
HORQUILLA

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  • Page 1 REPAIRMANUAL2005 BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNGEN REPARATURANLEITUNG FEDERBEIN GABEL OWNER’S MANUAL REPAIR MANUAL SHOCK ABSORBER FORK MANUALE O’USO MANUALE DI REPARAZIONE AMMORTIZZATORE FORCELLA MANUEL D’UTILISATION MANUEL DE REPARATION AMMORTISSEUR FOURCHE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MANUAL DE REPARACION AMORTIGUADOR HORQUILLA...
  • Page 2 OWNER'S MANUAL 2005 250 EXC RACING 400 EXC RACING 450 SX, MXC, EXC RACING 525 SX, MXC, EXC RACING OWNER`S MANUAL MANUALE D`USO MANUEL D`UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES ART. NR. 3.211.39...
  • Page 3 Take special care to follow the recommended run in, inspection, and maintenance intervals. Heeding these guidelines will significantly increase the life of your motorcycle. To ensure that all work to your KTM is performed properly and to avoid warranty conflicts, KTM recommends that you always have your KTM serviced by a recognized and qualified KTM dealer.
  • Page 4: Important Limited Warranty And Limited Guarantee Information

    » IMPORTANT LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITED GUARANTEE INFORMATION KTM sports motorcycles are designed and constructed to resist the usual wear and tear of normal use in competitions. The motorcycles comply with the regulations and categories currently in effect with the leading interna- tional motorcycle associations.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Hand decompression lever .....6 General information about KTM disc brakes ..33 Hand brake lever ......6 Adjusting the free travel at the hand brake lever .
  • Page 6: Serial Number Locations

    » SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS Chassis number The chassis number is stamped on the right side of the steering head tube. Enter this number in the field on page no 1. Engine number, engine type The engine number and the engine type are stamped into the left side of the engine below the engine sprocket.
  • Page 7: Operation Instruments

    » OPERATION INSTRUMENTS Clutch lever The clutch lever [1] is located on the left side of the handlebar. The adjust- ing screw [A] is used to change the original position of the clutch lever (see maintenance work on chassis and engine). The clutch is hydraulically actuated and adjusts itself automatically.
  • Page 8: Flasher Switch

    » OPERATION INSTRUMENTS Headlamp switch (EXC USA) In this model the headlamp is switched on with the pull switch [1]. Flasher switch The flasher switch is a separate unit and is mounted on the left portion of the handlebar. The wire harness is designed in a way that whenever you want to use your bike off-road, you can dismount the entire turn indicator system without affecting the function of the remaining electrical system.
  • Page 9: Electronic Speedometer

    H displays the engine's service hours. The service hour counter starts to count as soon as you start the engine. The displayed figure cannot be changed. Service intervals are indicated in service hours for some KTM offroad motor- cycles, making the service hour counter a very practical function.
  • Page 10 » OPERATION INSTRUMENTS Activating and deactivating display modes In the display mode SPEED/H, press and hold the button for 3 seconds to access the SETUP menu. The active functions will be displayed. The blink- ing function can be activated by pressing the + button and deactivated by pressing the –...
  • Page 11 » OPERATION INSTRUMENTS LAP / LAP display mode (to view lap times) The LAP/LAP display mode will only be shown if lap times have been stored and the front wheel has stopped. It will display the lap number and the stopped lap time in hours, minutes and seconds.
  • Page 12 » OPERATION INSTRUMENTS SPEED / A2 display mode (average speed 2) A2 shows the average speed based on the TR2 (tripmaster 2) and S2 (stop watch 2) figures. The displayed figure can deviate from the actual average speed if the TR2 figure was changed manually or if S2 was not stopped after the trip.
  • Page 13: Setting The Clock

    » OPERATION INSTRUMENTS Setting the clock To set the clock, switch the ignition off and select the SPEED/CLK mode. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. The blinking digits can be changed using the + and - buttons. Press the button to move to the next digit.
  • Page 14: Filler Cap

    » OPERATION INSTRUMENTS Filler cap To open the filler cap: Turn the filler cap counter-clockwise. To close the filler cap: Put the filler cap on and tighten it by turning it clockwise. Install the tank breather hose [1] without kinks. Fuel tap OFF In this position the fuel tap is closed.
  • Page 15: Shift Lever

    » OPERATION INSTRUMENTS Shift lever The shift lever is mounted on the left side of the engine. The position of the gears is shown in the illustration. Neutral, or the idle speed, is located between first and second gear. 2,3,4 (5,6) Kickstarter The kickstarter is mounted on the right side of the engine.
  • Page 16: Compression Damping Of Fork

    » OPERATION INSTRUMENTS Compression damping of fork Hydraulic compression damping determines the reaction when the fork is com- pressed. The degree of compression can be adjusted with adjusting screws at the bottom of the fork legs.Remove the protecting cap [1]. Turn the adjusting screws [2] clockwise to increase damping, turn it counter- clockwise to reduce damping during compression.
  • Page 17: Compression Damping Of Shock Absorber (Mxc, Exc)

    » OPERATION INSTRUMENTS Compression damping of shock absorber (MXC, EXC) The compression damping (during compression) can be adjusted for the MXC and EXC shock absorbers (Mono Compression Control). The degree of damping can be adjusted by turning adjusting screw [1] with a screwdriver.
  • Page 18: General Tips And Warnings For Starting The Motorcycle

    » GENERAL TIPS AND WARNINGS FOR STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE Instructions for initial operation – Verify that your KTM dealer performed the PREPARATION – WEAR SUITABLE CLOTHING WHEN DRIVING A MOTORCYCLE. OF VEHICLE jobs (see Customer Service Manual). CLEVER KTM DRIVERS ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, BOOTS, GLOVES –...
  • Page 19: Driving Instructions

    If the level of brake fluid falls below the minimum value, this indicates a leak in the braking system or completely worn out brake pads. Arrange for the braking system to be checked by a KTM specialist, as com- plete failure of the braking system can be avoided.
  • Page 20: Starting When The Engine Is Cold

    » DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS Starting when the engine is cold 1 Open the fuel tap [1]. 2 Swing up the side stand or center stand. 3 Put the gear in neutral. 4 Operate the choke [2]. 5 Leave throttle closed and kick the kickstarter briskly ALL THE WAY or actu- ate the E-starter.
  • Page 21: Braking

    TION THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. DON’T 35 mm RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE ANYMORE WITHOUT FIRST HAVING THE BRAKE SYSTEM LOOKED OVER BY A KTM DEALER. Stopping and parking Apply the brakes fully and put the engine into neutral. To turn off the engine, push the short-circuit button or the emergency-OFF button with the engine at idling speed until the engine stops.
  • Page 22: Periodic Maintenance

    IF MOTORCYCLE IS USED FOR COMPETITION 15 HOURS SERVICE SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT AFTER EVERY RACE. 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.
  • Page 23 » PERIODIC MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE RIDER Before each After every For cross- start cleaning country use Check oil level Check brake fluid level Check brake pads for wear Check lights for function Check horn for function Lubricate and adjust cables and nipples Bleed fork legs regularly...
  • Page 24 » PERIODIC MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED INSPECTION OF THE 250/400/450/525 SX AND EXC ENGINE USED FOR ENDURO COMPETITIONS BY YOUR KTM WORKSHOP (ADDITIONAL ORDER FOR THE KTM WORKSHOP) hours hours hours hours hours hours hours a 100 liter fuel consumption is equivalent to approx. 15 operating hours...
  • Page 25 » PERIODIC MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED INSPECTION OF THE 250/400/450/525 EXC ENGINE USED FOR HOBBY - ENDURO COMPETITIONS BY YOUR KTM WORKSHOP (ADDITIONAL ORDER FOR THE KTM WORKSHOP) hours hours hours hours hours hours hours a 100 liter fuel consumption is equivalent to approx. 15 operating hours...
  • Page 26: Maintenance Work On Chassis And Engine

    CARBURETOR OR FUEL TANK – ONLY USE SPECIAL SCREWS WITH AN APPROPRIATE THREAD LENGTH SUPPLIED BY KTM TO FIX THE SPOILERS ON THE TANK. USING OTHER SCREWS OR LONGER SCREWS CAN CAUSE LEAKS IN THE TANK THROUGH WHICH FUEL CAN FLOW OUT.
  • Page 27: Basic Suspension Setup For The Weight Of The Driver

    To achieve maximum handling performance and to prevent the fork, shock absorber, swing arm and frame from being damaged, the basic setup of the suspension components must be suitable for your weight. At delivery, KTM's offroad motorcycles are set to accommodate a driver weighing 70 - 80 kg (wear- ing full protective clothing).
  • Page 28: Checking The Basic Setup Of The Telescopic Fork

    The type number of the telescopic fork is embossed on the caps on the top of the telescopic fork. If you are uncertain which spring to use, contact your KTM workshop. 4,4 N/mm...
  • Page 29: Breather Plug Front Fork

    » MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Breather plug front fork After every 5 hours of use for competitive racing, slacken the breather plugs [1] a few turns in order to relieve excess pressure from the inside of the fork. To do this, place the motorcycle on a stand with the front wheel lifted off the ground.
  • Page 30: Changing The Fork Offset (Caster) (Sx)

    » MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Changing the fork offset (caster) (SX) * The fork offset [A] in the SX models (center fork legs - center steering head angle) can be set to either 18 or 20 mm. This allows you to optimize the han- dling to match the race course.
  • Page 31: Checking And Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing

    » MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Mount the lower triple clamp, upper steering head bearing, protection ring, O-ring, upper triple clamp and the blind screw. Tighten the collar screw on the lower triple clamp to 80 Nm. Mount the fork legs and tighten the clamp screws on the lower triple clamp to 10 Nm in 3 stages.
  • Page 32: Check Chain Tension

    Tighten collar nut [1] to 80 Nm. – IF YOU DON’T HAPPEN TO HAVE A TORQUE WRENCH AT HAND, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE TIGHTENING TORQUE CORRECTED BY A KTM DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. A LOOSE AXLE MAY LEAD TO AN UNSTABLE DRIVING BEHAV- IOR OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE.
  • Page 33: Chain Maintenance

    » MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Chain maintenance For a long chain life, good maintenance is very important. Chains without X-rings should be cleaned in fireproof solvent regularly and afterwards treated with hot grease or chain spray (e.g. Motorex Chainlube 622). X-ring chains on the other hand are very simple to clean.
  • Page 34: General Information About Ktm Disc Brakes

    CONSTITUTE A SAFETY RISK. HAVE THE BRAKE DISCS REPLACED IMMEDI- ATELY AS SOON AS THEY REACH THE WEAR LIMIT. – HAVE ANY REPAIRS ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM BE PERFORMED BY A KTM DEALER BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS: The brake fluid reservoirs on the front and rear wheel brakes have been designed in such a way that even if the brake pads are worn it is not neces- sary to top up the brake fluid.
  • Page 35: Adjusting The Free Travel At The Hand Brake Lever

    IF THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN. IN THIS CASE, CONSULT AN AUTHORIZED KTM DEALER IMMEDIATELY. Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir * Loosen screws [2] and remove lid [3] and membrane [4].
  • Page 36: Replacing The Front Brake Pads

    IF THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN. IN THIS CASE, CONSULT AN AUTHORIZED KTM DEALER IMMEDIATELY. Refilling the rear brake fluid reservoir * Add brake fluid as soon as a bubble is visible in inspection glass [A].
  • Page 37: Checking The Rear Brake Pads

    » MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Checking the rear brake pads min. The brake pads can be inspected from the rear. The thickness of the linings may not be less than 1 mm (0.04 in). 1 mm AT THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN 1 MM, OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE.
  • Page 38: Dismounting And Mounting The Rear Wheel

    MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE – IF YOU DON’T HAPPEN TO HAVE A TORQUE WRENCH AT HAND, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE TIGHTENING TORQUE CORRECTED BY A KTM DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. A LOOSE AXLE MAY LEAD TO AN UNSTABLE DRIVING BEHAV- IOR OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE.
  • Page 39: Tires, Air Pressure

    – Tire pressure should be checked regularly on a “cold” tire. Proper pres- sure ensures optimum driving comfort and extends the life of your tires. TIRES-AIR PRESSURE – DO NOT MOUNT TIRES WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED BY KTM. OTHER front rear TIRES COULD HAVE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON THE WAY YOUR MOTORCYCLE BEHAVES.
  • Page 40: Battery (Mxc/Exc)

    » MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Battery (MXC/EXC) The battery is located under the seat and is maintenance-free. It is not necessary to check the electrolyte level or to refill water. Simply keep the battery poles clean and slightly grease them with an acid-free grease if necessary.
  • Page 41: Fuse (Mxc/Exc)

    Replace a blown fuse only with an equivalent one. If a new fuse that has just been installed gets blown again, you are strongly advised to have it inspected by a KTM dealer. The fuse capacity is 10 Ampere. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS A STRONGER FUSE ALLOWED TO BE INSTALLED OR A FUSE ALLOWED TO BE “REPAIRED”.
  • Page 42: Cooling System

    – EXTREME CLIMATE CONDITIONS OR STOP AND GO TRAFFIC MAY CAUSE OVER- HEATING PROBLEMS. TO AVOID THIS, AN ELECTRIC BLOWER [4] IS OFFERED FOR MODELS WITH ELECTRIC STARTERS (ASK YOUR KTM DEALER) Checking the coolant level The coolant should be 10 mm (0.4 in) above the radiator fins when the engine is cold (see diagram).
  • Page 43: Replacing The Glassfiber Yarn Packing Of The Silencer

    Then, drill open the rivets and remove the end cap. NOTE! In every exhaust repair procedure, the O-rings must be replaced by new ones. Glass fiber yarn packings are available from your licensed KTM mechanic. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMES VERY HOT WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS RUN- NING.
  • Page 44: Cleaning The Air Filter

    The SX models do not have a throttle cap. – DO NOT CLEAN FOAM FILTER WITH FUEL OR PETROLEUM SINCE THESE DAM- AGE THE FOAM. KTM RECOMMENDS THE PRODUCTS OF THE COMPANY MOTOREX FOR AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE (BIO DIRT REMOVER AND LIQUID BIO POWER).
  • Page 45: Changing The Original Position Of The Clutch Lever

    If necessary, fill up with biodegradable hydraulic oil SAE 10 (e.g. Motorex Kupplungs-Fluid 75).Biodegradable hydraulic oil is available from your KTM dealer (50ml). KTM USES BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OIL FOR THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH CON- TROL. NEVER MIX BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OILS WITH MINERAL OILS. NEVER REFILL WITH MINERAL HYDRAULIC OIL OR BRAKE FLUID.
  • Page 46: Carburetor - Adjust Idling (Keihin-Fcrmx 37/39/41)

    » MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE CARBURETOR – Adjust idling (Keihin-FCRMX 37/39/41) * Idling adjustment of the carburetor strongly affects the engine’s starting behavior. That is, an engine whose idling speed is adjusted correctly will be easier to start than one whose idling speed has not been adjusted correctly. The idle speed is controlled by means of the adjusting wheel [1] and the mixture control screw [2].
  • Page 47: Draining The Float Chamber Of The Carburetor

    » MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Draining the float chamber of the carburetor Following every wet cleaning procedure, the float chamber of the carburetor should be drained in order to remove any water that may have penetrated into it. Water in the float chamber causes malfunctioning. Perform this task on a cold engine.
  • Page 48: Engine Oil

    32°F Only use fully synthetic engine oils that meet the JASO MA quality require- ments (see information on the can). KTM recommends Motorex Power Synt 4T in the 10W/50 viscosity (for tem- 5W/40 10W/50 peratures over 0°C, 32°F) or 5W/40 (for temperatures under 0°C, 32°F).
  • Page 49: Changing Oil Filters

    » MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Changing the oil filters Remove the screw [1] and swing the brake fluid container sideward. Place a receptacle underneath the engine to collect the drained oil. Remove the 4 screws [2] and dismount the two oil filter covers. Using circlip pliers, pull the oil-filter inserts [3] out of the housing.
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    We would like to point out that many operations cannot be performed by yourself. In case of uncertainty, please contact a KTM-dealer. TROUBLE...
  • Page 51 Dismount left side paneling and filter box cover, replace E-starter do not work fuse The battery is discharged The battery isn’t charged by the generator Remove seat and fuel tank and check voltage regulator con- because nections; voltage regulator and generator should be checked by a KTM dealer.
  • Page 52: Storage

    » CLEANING Clean your motorcycle regularly in order to maintain the beauty of its plastic surfaces. The best manner would be to use warm water that has been mixed with a normal brand-name washing detergent and a sponge. The hard dirt can be removed before washing with the help of a soft water jet. NEVER CLEAN YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITH A HIGH-PRESSURED CLEANER OR A HIGH-PRESSURED WATER JET.
  • Page 53: Technical Data - Engine

    » TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE TYPE 250 EXC 400 EXC 450 SX 450 MXC 450 EXC 525 SX 525 MXC-G 525 EXC 525 MXC DESERT Design Liquid-cooled single cylinder 4-stroke engine with balancer shaft Displacement 250 cm 398 cm 449 cm 448 cm 510 cm Bore/Stroke...
  • Page 54 » TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE BASIC CARBURATOR SETTING 250 EXC RACING 400 EXC RACING 400 EXC-G RACING USA 450 EXC RACING EU / AUS EU / AUS EU / AUS 11 kW 12 kW 12 kW Type Keihin FCR-MX 3700A Keihin FCR-MX 3900C Keihin FCR-MX 3900C Keihin FCR-MX 3900A...
  • Page 55 Only use fully synthetic engine oils that meet the JASO MA quality require- JASO T903 MA ments (see information on the can). KTM recommends Motorex Power Synt 4T in the 10W/50 viscosity (for tem- peratures over 0°C, 32°F) or 5W/40 (for temperatures under 0°C, 32°F). TEMPERATUR 0°C...
  • Page 56: Technical Data - Chassis

    » TECHNICAL DATA - CHASSIS CHASSIS 450/525 SX 250/400/450/525 EXC/MXC DESERT 450/525 MXC-G, EXC-G USA Frame Central tube chrome-moly-steel frame Fork 4860 PA/MA WP Up Side Down 4860 MA Wheel travel front/rear 300/335 mm Rear suspension WP Progressive Damping System shock absorber, aluminium swing arm Front brake Disk brake with carbon-steel brake disc Ø...
  • Page 57 » TECHNICAL DATA - CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES - CHASSIS Collar screw, front wheel spindle M24x1,5 40 Nm Brake caliper, front Loctite 243 + 25 Nm Brake caliper, FTE radial front M10x1,25 Loctite 243 + 40 Nm Brake disk Loctite 243 + 10 Nm Clamping screws, upper fork bridge EXC 20 Nm Clamping screws, lower fork bridge EXC...
  • Page 58 Changing the basic position of the foot brake pedal . .35 General information about KTM disc brakes ..33 Changing the engine oil ..... .47 General tips and warnings for starting the motorcycle .17...
  • Page 61 ANHANG – APPENDICE APPENDIX – APÉNDICE...
  • Page 63 » SCHALTPLAN WIRING DIAGRAMM ENGLISH DEUTSCH ITALIANO Battery Batterie Batteria Cooling fan Lüftermotor Motorino ventola Driving light lamp Fernlichtkontrolle spia abbagliante Flasher control lamp Blinkerkontrolle spia lampeggiatori Flasher relay Blinkerrelais Relè indicatori Front brake switch vorderer Bremslichtschalter Interruttore luce ant. di stop Generator Generator Generatore...
  • Page 64 » SCHALTPLAN WIRING DIAGRAMM ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANIOL Battery Batterie Batería Cooling fan Ventilateur Motor del ventilador Driving light lamp temoin feu route lampara aviso luces largas Flasher relay Relais de clignotants Relé de la luz intermitente Flasher control lamp temoin de clignoteur lampara aviso intermitentes Front brake switch Contacteur de frein avant...
  • Page 65 REPAIRMANUAL2000-2005 250 EXC RACING 400/450 SX,MXC,EXC,SMR,SXS RACING 520/525 SX,MXC,EXC,SMR RACING 540 SXS RACING, 610 CRATE REPARATURANLEITUNG MANUALE DI RIPARAZIONE MANUEL DE RÉPARATION MANUAL DE REPARACIÓN...
  • Page 66 1 SERVICE-INFORMATIONS 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 3 REMOVING AND REFITTING ENGINE 4 DISASSEMBLING ENGINE 5 SERVICING INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS 6 ASSEMBLING ENGINE 7 ELECTRICAL 8 FUEL SYSTEM 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING 10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 11 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 12 WIRING DIAGRAMS...
  • Page 67 X P L A N A T I O N P D A T I N G 3.205.85-E Repair Manual 400/520 SX, MXC, EXC RACING Basic version Model year 2000 (Engine number with first digit “0“) 2/2000 3.210.01-E Updating of Rep.Manual 3.205.85-E Model year 2001 (Engine number with first digit “1“) 1/2001...
  • Page 68 „NOTE” POINTS OUT USEFUL TIPS. Use only ORIGINAL KTM SPARE PARTS when replacing parts. The KTM high performance engine is only able to meet user expectations if the maintenance work is performed regularly and professionally. In accordance with the international quality management ISO 9001 standard, KTM uses quality assurance processes that lead to the highest possible product quality.
  • Page 69 2stroke / 4stroke Racing / 625 SXC / 660 SMC Countries: Dear KTM Distributor! Due to a defect on the injection tool for filler cap 590 07 009 000 at our supplier, it may happen, that the bleeding holes keep closed.
  • Page 70 450 EXC Racing 2004 as per Excel file Countries: AU, ES, IT, UK, US Dear KTM Distributer! On all 450 EXC bikes listed in the attached Excel sheet cracks on the drive gear for the balancer shaft can occur due to hardening failures.
  • Page 71 594 30 035 000 (0.8 mm). This new gasket may be ordered individually and is available immediatley in the KTM Spare Parts Center. It is also included in the gasket set in a separate package marked for models 450 EXC and 450 MXC.
  • Page 72 Excel file. Please order the required quantities from the KTM Spare Parts Center. For this retrofit KTM will compensate the parts and through the use of Code T39002 36 970 10 minutes of labour per motorcycle. T.Stöcklmeier W.
  • Page 73 The additional tank „left ´99“, wich is connected to the left radiator via a hose, is used as a expansion reservior and should be filled half with coolant. Take care to mount the hose without any kink. Bild KTM-Nummer Description 590.35.007.000 RADIATOR L/S(45328)RAC.2000 580.35.016.000...
  • Page 74 400 / 520 SX / EXC RACING Model: Countries: The KTM-RACING 4-stroke is designed and developed as a non compromise pro level competiti- on racing motorcycle. In order to keep the bike ready for operation and to keep it reliable, proper maintainance is absolutely essential.
  • Page 75 „pitting“. Replacement necessary when impressions exceed the 2/3 of tooth width. Further on transmission gears the shifting dogs have to be checked in terms of wear. • Grind-in valves during large maintainance. For price information please call KTM spareparts department. T. Stöcklmeier E. Sellmaier...
  • Page 76 Customer Service Subject: carburetor retrofit action Model: 250 EXC Racing 4stroke 2002 model series Countries: To improve throttle response at low RPM’s, the following carburetor retrofit-procedure, including changes of setting is recommended. a) Replace diaphragm for accelerator pump with the new part no. 590 31 057 000 b) If the carburetor is still equipped with coil spring 590 31 059 000 (silver coated), that spring has to be replaced by coil spring part no.
  • Page 77 Abt.: KD Nr.: 0001/31/01-E 12.01.2000 Regarding: Deristriction Modell: 400 / 520 EXC Racing modellyear 2000 Countries: Perform the following rebuilding work : 1) remove restrictor from silencer 2) remove filtercap from the airbox 3) remove slide limit stop on right side, under the plastic cover of carburetor 4) remove jet needle OBDVR and install OBDTM;...
  • Page 78 Dpt.: No.: 0203/36/01-E 18.03.2002 Customer Service Subject: Engine smoking Model: 540 SXS Countries: When engine smoking is detected, the reason may be damaged valve shaft seals, as a consequence of valve sleeves, not been pressed onto final seat position. Due to this, the overlapping valve collets (see fig.A) touch and damage the valve shaft seals. To solve that problem, both valve collets have to be shortened 1,0 mm by grinding them carefully at the lower edge ( see fig.B).
  • Page 79 Dpt.: Nr.: 0111/36/02-E 30.11.2001 Customer Service subjekt: automatic decompression stop-screw model: all 2001 4stroke Racing models countries: CORRECTION: Part number of ah-screw must read 0912 050106 To prevent engine damages, caused by a loosen stop-screw at auto decompression device, we recommend for engines in 2001 models during repairs or maintainance work (according to owners manuals) to replace ah-screw 0912 050106 (fig.A) by a new one and to replace...
  • Page 80 To guarantee sufficient space between the components, KTM offers following parts, which can be ordered as a “set”, but also as single parts, at KTM Spareparts Center. Spacer set Nr.
  • Page 81 Dept.: KD Nr.: 0003/31/02-E 14.03.00 Regarding: Hotstart behaviour Model: 400 / 520 SX RACING Countries: To improve the behaviour of a hotstart, we suggest to use a 48 idlejet and a setting of the mixture screw of: “one rotation open”. The carburettor needle should be set to position IV (from top) on the 400 SX and to position III (from top) on the 520 SX.
  • Page 82 Please note at some modells (125 SX, 200 SX, 525 SX Racing 2003), that the brake piston diameter is either 26 mm or 28 mm. Before ordering please make sure which diameter your brake system has. KTM-Numbers: Brake system rear 26 mm: 503.13.080.244 BRAKE CALIPER REAR CPL.
  • Page 83 To eliminate the possibility of over-revving and to maintain the present performance, the 2003 525SX models must be retrofitted with KTM CDI-box 590 39 031 100 in combination with the cable adapter 590 39 033 000. Therefore the equivalent quantity of these parts, appropriate to the number of bikes delivered to your market, have been prepared for you at KTM spareparts center.
  • Page 84 Dpt.: No.: 0301/32/01-E 27.01.2003 Customer Service Subject: Clutch plates kit Model: 450 SX and 525 SX / 2003 Countries: To improve the damping function of the clutch and subsequently careful treatment of the gearbox against pittings formation, during service, maintainance or repairs, we recommend to equip the clutch discs kit with: 6 pcs.
  • Page 85 In case of consequential damage all further needed parts have to be returned and the labour has to be adapted according to the flat rate manual. Claims can only be approved when the complete cylinder head was received at KTM Austria. T.Stöcklmeier E.Sellmaier...
  • Page 86 2-1E GENERAL INFORMATION INDEX OIL CIRCUIT ..........2-2 ENGINE OIL .
  • Page 87 2-2E Oil circuit Via the long oil screen , the oil pump draws engine oil from the oil sump of the transmission. This engine oil flows through an oil line into the cylinder head for camshaft lubrication ; the oil quantity is controlled by the jet bolt .
  • Page 88 Only use fully synthetic engine oils that meet the JASO MA quality requirements (see information on the can). 5W/40 10W/50 KTM recommends Motorex Power Synt 4T in the 10W/50 viscosity (for temperatures over 0°C, 32°F) or 5W/40 (for temperatures under 0°C, 32°F). Checking the engine oil level The engine oil level can be checked with the engine being either warm or cold.
  • Page 89 2-4E Changing the engine oil NOTE: When changing the engine oil, it is necessary to clean the short and long oil screens and to replace both oil filters. Engine oil has be changed with the engine being at an operating temperature.
  • Page 90 2-5E Changing the oil filters – Remove the bolt and swing the brake fluid container sideward. Place a receptacle underneath the engine to collect the drained oil. Remove the 4 bolts and dismount the two oil filter covers. – Using circlip pliers, you may now pull the oil-filter inserts out of the housing.
  • Page 91 2-6E Checking the oil level of the hydraulic clutch To check the oil level in the master cylinder of the clutch remove the cover. For this purpose, remove bolts and cover together with the rubber boot . The oil level in the horizontal-standing master cylinder should be 4 mm (0,157 in) below the upper edge.
  • Page 92 2-7E...
  • Page 93 2-8E SPECIAL TOOLS – ENGINE PART NO. DESCRIPTION 560.12.001.000 Universal engine work stand 590.29.002.000 Engine holder for engine work stand 590.29.020.000 Rivetting tool for steering chain 590.29.005.010 Mounting sleeve for shaft seal ring water pump 510.12.011.000 Circlip pliers 590.29.021.044 Puller for driving hub and primary gear 598.29.015.075 Piston ring spanner Ø...
  • Page 94 2-9E CLEANING Clean your motorcycle regularly in order to maintain the beauty of its plastic surfaces. The best manner would be to use warm water that has been mixed with a normal brand-name washing detergent and a sponge. The hard dirt can be removed before washing with the help of a soft water jet. CAUTION EVER CLEAN YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITH A HIGH PRESSURED CLEANER OR A HIGH...
  • Page 95 3-1E DISMOUNTING AND MOUNTING THE ENGINE INDEX DISMOUNTING THE ENGINE ........3-2 MOUNTING THE ENGINE .
  • Page 96 3-2E Dismounting the engine – Clean the motorcycle thoroughly and prop it up on a stable stand. – Dismount the seat and the tank with spoilers. – Disconnect the ground cable of the battery. – Remove the screw and detach the 2 tension springs –...
  • Page 97 3-3E – Remove the carburetor cover and unhitch both throttle cables. – Detach the return spring of the footbrake pedal. – Remove the 2 screws and take off the frame cover. – Open the radiator cap. – Remove the screw at the cylinder together with the sealing ring and drain the coolant into a receptacle.
  • Page 98 3-4E – Remove the bolts and take off the sprocket cover. – Remove the 2 bolts of the clutch slave cylinder and pull the clutch slave cylinder off the casing. – Swing the chain damper plate backwards. – Open the chain joint and remove the chain from the vehicle. –...
  • Page 99 3-5E Mounting the engine – Lift the engine into the frame and move into the correct position. – Slightly grease the swing arm bolt and mount the hexagon nut but do not tighten yet. – Slightly grease both engine fixing screws and mount to 60 Nm.
  • Page 100 3-6E – Insert the rear end of the carburetor in the carburetor connection boot and the front end in the intake flange. – Mount and tighten both hose clamps. – Attach both throttle cables and mount the carburetor cover. – Connect the plug connector on the throttle sensor. –...
  • Page 101 3-7E – Mount the exhaust system. – Connect the ground wire to the battery. – Mount the seat and tank together with the spoilers. Bleeding the cooling system To bleed the cooling system, fill in approx. 0.8 liters (0.2 US gallons) of coolant and remove the bleeder bolt .
  • Page 102 4-1E DISMANTLING THE ENGINE INDEX DRAINING THE ENGINE OIL ........4-2 DISMOUNTING THE OIL FILTER .
  • Page 103 4-2E Draining the engine oil – Remove the bolts , and , and drain the engine oil into a receptacle. – Remove kickstart and shift lever. Dismounting the oil filter – Unfasten the 4 bolts and remove both oil filter covers –...
  • Page 104 4-3E Disassembling the clutch – Loosen all bolts of the clutch cover and dismount clutch cover together with gasket. – Pull the 2 dowels out of the engine casing. – Loosen the bolts in a crosswise order to prevent the clutch discs from getting jammed when the clutch springs are released.
  • Page 105 4-4E – Turn crankshaft to TDC. NOTE: In the TDC position, the guidepiece will be above the pulser coil (see photo). – Turn out the crankshaft fixing bolts and remove the sealing ring – Turn in the crankshaft fixing bolt by hand. –...
  • Page 106 4-5E – Apply the special tool 590.29.003.100 as shown, loosen the collar nut from the primary gear and remove. – Remove the special tool. CAUTION OLLAR NUTS WITH LEFT HAND THREAD AND WITH RIGHT HAND THREAD WERE "LEFT" USED RESPECTIVELY OLLAR NUTS LABELED AS HAVE A LEFT HAND...
  • Page 107 4-6E From the 2003 model: – Remove the outer clutch hub together with the stepped disk and both half disks from the main shaft. – Remove both needle bearings and the supporting plate. Dismounting the oil pump – Loosen the 2 bolts and remove the oil pump cover.
  • Page 108 4-7E Dismounting the upper cylinder-head portion – Loosen each of the 6 bolts together with their sealing rings and dismount both valve covers together with their gaskets. – Unscrew the spark plug. – Unfasten 4 bolts and dismount the water pump cover together with its gasket.
  • Page 109 4-8E – Apply the timing chain separating tool 590.29.020.000 and open the timing chain by turning the spindle (see photo). CAUTION – M AKE SURE THAT THE PUSHED OUT BOLTS DO NOT FALL INTO THE ENGINE – P REVENT THE TIMING CHAIN FROM FALLING INTO THE CHAIN TUNNEL –...
  • Page 110 4-9E – Remove the wire circlip and the push piston bolt from the piston. Dismount the piston. Dismounting timing chain and timing gear – Loosen the 2 bolts and dismount the fall-out protection element – Remove the timing chain. – Remove the bolts .
  • Page 111 4-10E Dismounting E-starter drive gear and kickstarter – Remove the 2 circlips and the stop discs. Pull the kickstarter idler gear and the E-starter idler gear off the bearing bolts. – Pull the reduction gear and the needle bearing off the bearing bolt. Take the bearing bolt out of the engine casing.
  • Page 112 4-11E Dismounting primary gear and free wheel – Remove the collar nut CAUTION OLLAR NUTS WITH LEFT HAND THREAD AND WITH RIGHT HAND THREAD WERE "LEFT" USED RESPECTIVELY OLLAR NUTS LABELED AS HAVE A LEFT HAND THREAD OLLAR NUTS WITHOUT LABELING HAVE A RIGHT HAND THREAD NOTE: The collar nut was already removed from the 250 EXC...
  • Page 113 4-12E Dismounting shift mechanism and transmission – Turn the engine sideward. – Unfasten the engine fixture at the engine work stand – Applying a suitable tool to the cast-on members on the casing, lift off the left half of the casing, or separate it from the right half by slightly tapping on the countershaft with a plastic hammer.
  • Page 114 4-13E Dismounting balancer shaft and crankshaft – Turn the crankshaft until the marks on the balancer shaft and crankshaft match. – In this position, the balancer shaft can be pulled out of the bearing seat. – Pull the crankshaft out of the bearing seat. –...
  • Page 115 5-1E SERVICING INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS INDEX LEFT CASING HALF ..........5-2 RIGHT CASING HALF .
  • Page 116 IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDS WORKING ON ENGINE HOUSING Read through the following section before commencing work. Then determine the assembly sequence so that the engine housing halves only need to be heated up once before replacing the bearings. Having first removed the dowels, in order to expel the bearings or remove them with light mallet blows, the housing halves must be placed on a suitably large plane surface, supporting the whole of the sealing surface without damaging it.
  • Page 117 5-2E Left casing half Remove all shaft seal rings and use an oven to heat the casing half to approx. 150°C. Cylindrical roller bearing of crankshaft Use a suitable punch to press the cylindrical roller bearing from the outside to the inside. From the inside, press in a new cylindrical roller bearing up to the stop.
  • Page 118 5-3E The oil pump housing must not have any score marks or seizing marks. Blow compressed air through all oil ducts and check them for unobstructed passage. Check the 2 dowels for tight fit and, if necessary, adhere them by means of Loctite 243.
  • Page 119 5-4E Grooved ball bearing and seal ring of balancer shaft. Use a bearing extractor to pull the grooved ball bearing out of the casing half and remove the seal ring. Press a new shaft seal ring in to a flush position, its open side facing downward.
  • Page 120 5-5E Oil jet "100" Dismount the oil jet and clean with compressed air. Degrease the thread of the oil jet, apply Loctite 243 and mount the oil jet. NOTE: This jet is used to dose the amount of oil for the conrod bearing. Bypass valve Check valve plunger, sealing seat, and pressure spring for damage.
  • Page 121 5-6E Crankshaft If the conrod bearing is replaced, take care to properly position the crankpin. The bores of the crank web and crank pin must coincide. CAUTION F THE CRANK PIN IS PRESSED IN THE WRONG POSITION THE CONROD BEARING IS SUPPLIED INSUFFICIENTLY OR NOT AT ALL WITH ENGINE OIL WHICH RESULTS IN BEARING DAMAGE...
  • Page 122 5-7E Crankshaft webs – measure outer dimension Crankshaft webs – measure outer dimension with a sliding caliper as illustrated. Crankshaft webs – outer dimension = 65 mm ± 0.05 mm Driving gear of balancer shaft – Before pulling the driving gear off the balancer shaft you have to remove the inner ring of the crankshaft bearing: –...
  • Page 123 5-8E Cylinder – Nikasil coating Nikasil is the brand name for a cylinder coating process, developed by the piston manufacturer Mahle. The name is derived from the two materials used in this process - a nickel layer into which the particularly hard silicon carbide is embedded.
  • Page 124 5-9E Checking the piston – Replace the piston in the case of excessive oil consumption or grooves in the piston skirt. – If reinstalling the old piston perform the following steps: 1. Piston bearing surface - check for damage. 2. Piston ring grooves - the piston rings must move easily in the groove. Old piston rings or sandpaper (400 grit) may be used to clean the piston ring grooves.
  • Page 125 5-10E Lubrication system Oil line Check for hairline cracking at the soldering joints, blow compressed air through the oil line and, while doing that, check it for unobstructed passage. In addition, check the oil line for possible scuff marks and replace the copper seal rings (8x12x1) O-rings Replace the O-rings during every oil filter change.
  • Page 126 5-11E Upper portion of cylinder head – Remove circlip and pull the decompressor shaft together with spring out of the bore. – Pull the two end pieces together with the rocker arm pins out of the cylinder head's upper portion. Withdraw the rocker arms –...
  • Page 127: Cylinder Head

    5-12E Cylinder head – Loosen the 3 bolts and dismount the exhaust flange together with its gasket. – Dismount the 4 valves with the aid of a special tool 590.29.019.000. NOTE: When being mounted again, used valves must be mounted in the same valve guide as before.
  • Page 128 5-13E – Take the valve spring retainer and the valve springs out of the cylinder head. – Pull the valve stem gaskets off the valve guides and remove the spring seats Sealing surface Check the spark plug thread and the valve seats for damage and cracks. Use a ruler and a feeler gauge to check the sealing surface of the cylinder head for distortion.
  • Page 129 5-14E Camshaft – Dismount circlip and water pump wheel – Pull the needle roller out of the hole in the camshaft and pull the gasket carrier off of the camshaft. – Use the puller tool 590.29.033.000 to extract the grooved ball bearing from the camshaft (see photo).
  • Page 130 5-15E – Press the shaft seal rings out of the gasket carrier – Press the new shaft seal rings in up to a flush position, with the open side facing outwards. Thoroughly grease the sealing lips. – Take the 2 O-rings off the gasket carrier and remove the gasket residues with a wire brush.
  • Page 131 5-16E Timing chain tensioner – Pull the pressure pin of the timing chain tensioner out all the way and check whether or not it moves smoothly. – Check the toothing on the pressure pin and the ratcheting pawl for wear. –...
  • Page 132 5-17E Modification - Model 2001 Modification - Model 2002 Checking the clutch for wear Modification - Model 2002 Thrust bearing Check it for seizing marks and unobstructed movability. Push rod Place it on a planar surface and check it for eccentricity. Clutch springs Minimum length: 42 mm, new: 43 mm;...
  • Page 133 5-18E From the 2003 model LOCTITE 243 LOCTITE 243 Checking the clutch for wear Pressure piece Check it for seizing marks and unobstructed movability. Axial needle bearing Check for damage. Push rod Place it on a planar surface and check it for eccentricity. Clutch springs Minimum length: 42 mm, new: 43 mm;...
  • Page 134 5-19E Checking the kickstarter for wear Take all components off the kickstarter shaft and clean them. Kickstarter gear Check the toothing for wear and the bearing for clearance. Kickstarter idler gear Check the bearing for clearance and seizing marks. Check the toothing for wear.
  • Page 135 5-20E...
  • Page 136 5-21E Shift mechanism Shift forks Check plate for wear. The forks are 4.8mm - 4.9 mm thick in a new condition. The wear limit is at 4.6 mm. Shift roller Check the shift grooves for wear. Check the fit of the shift roller in the grooved ball bearing Grooved ball bearing Check it for smooth movability.
  • Page 137 5-22E Transmission Clamp the main shaft or counter shaft, respectively, into the vise (use protective jaws). Remove the gears and check the following parts for wear and grooves: – Bearings – Pivot points of the main shaft and countershaft and pivot points of the idler gears –...
  • Page 138 5-23E Transmission Clamp the main shaft or counter shaft, respectively, into the vise (use protective jaws). Remove the gears and check the following parts for wear and grooves: – Bearings – Pivot points of the main shaft and countershaft and pivot points of the idler gears –...
  • Page 139 5-24E Transmission Clamp the main shaft or countershaft, respectively, into the vise (use protective jaws). Remove the gears and check the following parts for wear and grooves: – Bearings – Pivot points of the main shaft and countershaft and pivot points of the idler gears –...
  • Page 140 5-25E E-starter drive gear Idler gear Check toothing and bearing position of the idler gear for wear. Check the bearing bolts of the idler gear for score marks, as well. Reduction gear Check toothing and bearing position of the reduction gear for wear. Check the bearing bolts of the reduction gear for score marks, as well.
  • Page 141 5-26E Checking the free wheel – Insert the free wheel gear into the free wheel – It must be possible to turn the free wheel gear clockwise. – Counterclockwise, the free wheel gear must be blocked without backlash. Replacing the free wheel hub –...
  • Page 142 6-1E ASSEMBLING THE ENGINE INDEX MOUNTING THE CRANKSHAFT AND BALANCER SHAFT ....6-2 MOUNTING THE SHIFT MECHANSIM AND TRANSMISSION ....6-2 ASSEMBLING THE ENGINE CASE .
  • Page 143 6-2E Mounting the crankshaft and balancer shaft – Secure the right half of the casing in the work stand. – Thoroughly oil the cylinder roller bearings of the crankshaft and grease the shaft seal ring of the crankshaft. – Carefully, insert the crankshaft into the bearing seat. –...
  • Page 144 6-3E – Oil the shift forks at their flat sides and engage them in the sliding gears. ONLY ENGINES WITH 4-SPEED-SHIFTING: NOTE: The shift fork and the short shift rail is not mounted in these engines. – Insert shift roller into bearing seat. ONLY ENGINES WITH 4-SPEED-SHIFTING: NOTE: The shift roller must be turned with the shift roller mounted such that the pin...
  • Page 145 6-4E M6x30 M6x30 M6x60 M6x45 M6x45 M6x45 M6x75 M6x60 M6x45 M6x45 M6x45 M6x60 M6x60 Assembling the engine casing – Remove the engine fixture at the work stand. – Slightly coat the casing sealing surface with grease and apply a new gasket to it.
  • Page 146 6-5E Mounting the oil pumps – Thoroughly clean the seating surface of the oil pump cover. – Insert the needle roller into the oil pump shaft. – Slide inner rotor and outer rotor onto the oil pump shaft such that the 2 center points are located next to one another and insert all components into the engine casing.
  • Page 147 6-6E Mounting the shift arrester – Slip the disc , the locking lever , the locking spring sleeve and the locking lever spring onto the bolt (M5x20). – Apply Loctite 243 to the bolt's thread and tighten the bolt to 6 Nm.
  • Page 148 6-7E – Insert the bearing bolt into the casing bore. Mount the needle bearing and the reduction gear – Insert the preassembled kickstarter shaft into the bearing bore such that the ratchet gear is positioned behind the release plate. – Mount the spring shackle to the starter spring, coat the thread of the bolt (M6x12) with Loctite 243, tighten to 10 Nm, preload the starter spring around approx.
  • Page 149 6-8E Mounting the outer clutch hub and driver from the 2003 model onwards – Mount the supporting plate and the oiled needle bearing – Mount the outer clutch hub together with the half disks stepped disk on the main shaft. –...
  • Page 150 6-9E Mounting the timing gear – Check the Woodruff key in the crankshaft for its correct fit. – Warm the timing gear and position on the crankshaft with the high collar facing inwards. Tap carefully with a suitable pipe if necessary.
  • Page 151 6-10E Mounting piston and cylinder – Apply a new cylinder-base gasket. – Oil the piston pin boss in the conrod and the piston pin. – Mount the piston and secure the piston pin with 2 new wire circlips. CAUTION HE ARROW AT THE PISTON HEAD MUST POINT IN THE TRAVEL DIRECTION –...
  • Page 152 6-11E NOTE: The gasket carrier has a drain bore from the 2003 model. Make sure the bore faces up when mounting. – Place the camshaft into the cylinder head such that the marks the camshaft gear are aligned with the upper edge of the cylinder head (see photo).
  • Page 153 6-12E Mounting cylinder head top portion – Clean and degrease the sealing surface. – Fit dowels. – Apply a thin layer of sealing compound (Three Bond). – Carefully position cylinder head top section and tighten bolts to 10 Nm. NOTE: The bolt M6x75 is to be mounted with a new copper seal ring (6x10x1).
  • Page 154 6-13E Mounting the timing chain tensioner – Mount the preassembled timing chain tensioner with a new gasket. – Mount the 2 bolts (M6x20) with copper seal rings 6x10x1 and tighten to 10 Nm. – Use a screwdriver to push the pressure pin in until you feel a slight resistance.
  • Page 155 6-14E Mounting the flywheel (400/520 models up to 2002) – Check the Woodruff key in the crankshaft for proper fit and slip the flywheel onto the crankshaft. – Mount wave washer and collar nut, tighten to 60 Nm. NOTE: When ordering a new part, a forged rotor will be supplied, this part is produced without rivets and is interchangeable.
  • Page 156 6-15E Mounting the clutch – Prior to assembly, thoroughly oil all lining discs. Clutch disks up to the 2001 model: – Starting with an intermediate disc , alternatingly insert a total of 8 intermediate discs and 7 lining discs . An intermediate disc must be on top.
  • Page 157 6-16E Mounting the oil line – Position the oil line and secure it with the jet screw and the hollow screw . Use new sealing rings, tighten the screws to 10 Nm. NOTE: Place the oil line such that it does not touch the engine. The oil line must not be twisted during tightening.
  • Page 158 6-17E Mounting the oil filters – Fill the oil filter housing with engine oil to approx. 1/4 of its capacity. – Insert both oil filters into the engine casing. – Oil the O-rings at the oil filter cover and secure the oil filter cover by means of the 4 bolts (M5x16), tighten to 6 Nm.
  • Page 159 7-1E ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INDEX LEAKAGE INSPECTION ......... . .7-2 REMOVING THE BATTERY .
  • Page 160 OTHERWISE ACID MAY ESCAPE Charging the battery NOTE: A battery charger, item no. 584.29.074.000 is available from KTM. You can also use the battery charger to test the battery's off load voltage, startability and the generator capacity. – Remove the battery and check the charging level. Use a voltmeter to measure the voltage between the battery poles (off-load voltage).
  • Page 161 7-3E Filling the battery – Take the battery and the electrolyte container out of the packaging. Before you start filling the battery, please read the enclosed instructions carefully. – Take the cover off the electrolyte container. – Apply the electrolyte container to the filling apertures of the battery and push it down tight.
  • Page 162: Checking Charging Voltage

    7-4E Checking the voltage regulator-rectifier A defect voltage regulator can cause different kinds of trouble: – No voltage in the circuit In this case, the voltage regulator must be disconnected at idle speed. The voltage regulator is defect if the power consumers now work properly.
  • Page 163: Ignition Coil

    7-5E CDI unit Check the cables and plug and socket connections of the CDI unit. The CDI unit function can only be checked on an ignition test bench. CAUTION EVER USE A COMMERCIAL MEASURING DEVICE TO CHECK THE UNIT OMMERCIAL MEASURING DEVICES CAN DESTROY HIGHLY SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS Ignition coil –...
  • Page 164 7-6E Ignition General information The measurements described below will only reveal severe problems. Coil short circuits leading to weak ignition sparks or low generator output, respectively, can only be detected with the help of an ignition test bench. case malfunction always check cables and the plug and socket...
  • Page 165 7-7E Main fuse NOTE: The fuse (10A) is positioned in the starter relay of the E- starter underneath the left side paneling. The following loads are connected to it: – E-starter system – horn – flasher lights The fuse serves as a spare fuse. –...
  • Page 166 7-8E STATIC IGNITION VALUES KOKUSAN 4K-3A, B Measuring conditions: – cold engine – seat and tank removed – all connectors and the ground connection in a non-corroding condition, connectors tightly connected – battery loaded (if installed) and light switch turned off –...
  • Page 167 high/low beam switch start button horn switch stop button flasher switch start relay battery handle bar switch starter motor flasher relay horn regulator-rectifier ye-re br-bl ye-re ye-re cooling fan rear brake switch speed sensor right rear flasher wh-gn gn-wh right front flasher ye-bl ye-bl left rear flasher...
  • Page 168 7-10E STATIC GENERATOR VALUES KOKUSAN 4K-3B Measuring conditions: – cold engine – seat and tank removed – all connectors and the ground connection in a non-corroding condition, connectors tightly connected – battery loaded (if installed) and light switch turned off –...
  • Page 169 7-11E DYNAMIC GENERATOR VALUES KOKUSAN 4K-3B Measuring conditions: – remove seat, side trim and left side cover – all connectors and the ground connection in a non-corroding condition, connectors tightly connected – battery in a startable condition, not fully loaded (start several times for fully loaded battery) –...
  • Page 170 8-1E FUEL SYSTEM INDEX DISMOUNTING AND INSTALLING THE CARBURETOR ..... .8-4 DISASSEMBLING THE CARBURETOR (KEIHIN FCR 35/39) ....8-5 DISASSEMBLING THE CARBURETOR (KEIHIN FCR-MX 37/39/41) .
  • Page 171 8-2E CARBURETOR - KEIHIN FCR 35 / 39 NOTE: The Keihin FCR 39 carburetor (400/520 Racing) has a larger air trumpet and a different carburetor jets than the Keihin 35 carburetor (250 Racing). The FCR 39 carburetor is also equipped with a throttle sensor.
  • Page 172 8-3E CARBURETOR - KEIHIN FCR-MX 37 / 39 / 41...
  • Page 173 8-4E Dismounting and installing the carburetor NOTE: Before you start working on the carburetor, you should clean the motorcycle thoroughly. – Dismount the seat and the tank with spoilers. – Unfasten the 2 bolts and remove the cover. – Unfasten the 2 nuts and unhitch both throttle cables at the carburetor.
  • Page 174 8-5E Disassembling the carburetor FCR 35/39 NOTE: Before you start disassembling the carburetor, you should look for a clean workplace. It should offer you enough space to lay out all individual components of the carburetor in perfect order. – Dismount the carburetor and remove any coarse dirt. –...
  • Page 175 8-6E – Now, pull the cable disc approx. 5 mm outward and turn it until the throttle valve can be lifted out of the carburetor and detach the rollers at the throttle valve. – Take the throttle valve together with the 4 rollers and the valve paddle out of the carburetor.
  • Page 176 8-7E – Remove the screw and dismount the throttle-valve sensor When unfastening the screw, be sure to watch out for the bushing NOTE: To dismount the throttle-valve sensor, always remove the screw After the screws were loosened, the throttle-valve sensor must be adjusted again.
  • Page 177 8-8E Disassembling the carburetor Keihin FCR - MX 37/39/41 NOTE: Before you start disassembling the carburetor, you should look for a clean workplace. It should offer you enough space to lay out all individual components of the carburetor in perfect order. –...
  • Page 178 8-9E – Turn the carburetor around, remove the 3 screws and remove the cover of the accelerator pump. NOTE: When dismounting the cover, watch out for the spring and the sealing rings as they may get lost easily. – Remove the 2 sealing rings, the spring and the diaphragm from the pump housing.
  • Page 179 8-10E – Remove screws and the throttle sensor NOTE: the throttle sensor should only be dismounted if defective. If the screws are loosened, the throttle sensor must be adjusted again. – Remove screw and pull the connecting piece out of the carburetor.
  • Page 180 8-11E Checking the choke slide and hot start knob Choke slide: The choke slide must be easy to actuate . The piston of the choke slide must not have any pronounced score marks or deposits. Hot start knob: The hot start knob must be easily actuated. The piston on the hot start knob may not have any scores or deposits.
  • Page 181 8-12E Assembling the carburetor FCR 35/39 – Mount the idle-air jet and the main air jet – Place the O-ring in the groove and secure the intake trumpet to the carburetor by means of the 2 screws. – Insert the fuel connection into the carburetor and secure it with the clip.
  • Page 182 8-13E – Position the float, mount the float hinge pin and secure it by means of the screw. – Check the float level (see page 8-20). – Stick the plastic component on the needle jet. – Engage the push rod of the accelerator pump at the lever.
  • Page 183 8-14E – Coat the thread of the screw with Loctite 243 and mount the screw, however, do not tighten it yet. – Push the slide pin inward. At the same time, push the slide lever to the extreme right and tighten the screw –...
  • Page 184 8-15E Assembling the carburetor Keihin FCR - MX 37/39/41 – Mount the idle-air jet and the main air jet – Place the O-ring in the groove and secure the intake trumpet to the carburetor by means of the 2 screws. –...
  • Page 185 8-16E – Position the float and the float needle valve and mount the float hinge pin – Check the float level (see page 8-21). – Mount the float chamber and the gasket, position the bracket for the adjustment screw and fix the float chamber with the screws NOTE: When positioning the float chamber, make sure that the push of the accelerator pump slides into the bore.
  • Page 186 8-17E – Apply Loctite 243 to the screw and tighten. – Mount the jet needle and fix with the screw – Position the slide cover with the gasket and fasten with the 2 screws – Fix the vent hoses on the float chamber with the 2 screws...
  • Page 187 8-18E Adjusting the position of the throttle valve sensor NOTE: Before checking the position of the throttle valve sensor, you have to adjust the idle speed correctly. – Disengage the plug-and-socket connection of the throttle valve sensor. – Connect a multimeter (measuring range Ω x 1k) to the blue (+) and the black (-) cable of the throttle valve sensor and measure the throttle valve resistance.
  • Page 188 8-19E Checking the throttle valve sensor NOTE: The following measurement must be taken at a component temperature of approx. 20°C. – Open the plug-and-socket connection of the throttle valve sensor. – Connect a multimeter (measuring range Ω x 1k) to the blue (+) and the black (-) cable of the throttle valve sensor.
  • Page 189 8-20E CARBURETOR – Adjust idling FCR 35/39 Idling adjustment of the carburetor strongly affects the engine’s starting behavior. An engine whose idling speed is adjusted correctly will be easier to start than one whose idling speed has not been adjusted correctly.
  • Page 190 8-21E CARBURETOR – Adjust idling (Keihin-FCRMX 37/39/41) Idling adjustment of the carburetor strongly affects the engine’s starting behavior. That is, an engine whose idling speed is adjusted correctly will be easier to start than one whose idling speed has not been adjusted correctly.
  • Page 191 9-1E TROUBLE SHOOTING INDEX 250 - 610 RACING ..........9-2...
  • Page 192 We would like to point out that many operations cannot be performed by yourself. In case of uncertainty, please contact a KTM-dealer.
  • Page 193 Horn, flasher lights and E-starter do not work The battery is discharged The battery isn’t charged by the Remove seat and fuel tank and check voltage regulator generator because connections; voltage regulator and generator should be checked by a KTM dealer.
  • Page 194 10-1E TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX MODEL 2000 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - ENGINE ......10-3 BASIC CARBURETOR SETTING .
  • Page 195 10-2E TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX MODEL 2005 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - ENGINE 250/400/450/525 SX,MXC,EXC ..10-20 BASIC CARBURETOR SETTING 250/400/450/525 SX,SXS,MXC,EXC ..10-21 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - ENGINE 450/525 SMR, 450/540 SXS, 610 CRATE . . .10-22 BASIC CARBURETOR SETTING 450/525 SMR, 540 SXS, 610 CRATE .
  • Page 196 10-3E TECHNICAL DATA – ENGINE 400/520 SX, EXC RACING 2000 400 SX RACING 400 EXC RACING 520 SX RACING 520 EXC RACING Type Design Liquid-cooled single cylinder 4-stroke engine with balancer shaft Displacement 398 cm 510 cm Bore/Stroke 89 / 64 mm 95 / 72 mm Ratio 11 : 1...
  • Page 197 10-4E TECHNICAL DATA – CHASSIS 400/520 SX, EXC RACING 2000 400 SX RACING 520 SX RACING 400/520 EXC RACING 400/520 EXC RACING USA Frame Central chrom-moly-steel frame White Power – Up Side Down 43 MA Fork Wheel travel front/rear 295/320 mm WP Progressive Damping System shock absorber, aluminium swingarm Rear suspension Front brake...
  • Page 198 10-5E TECHNICAL DATA – ENGINE 400/520 SX, MXC, EXC RACING 2001 400 SX 400 MXC 400 EXC 520 SX 520 MXC 520 EXC Type Design Liquid-cooled single cylinder 4-stroke engine with balancer shaft Displacement 398 cc 510 cc Bore/Stroke 89 / 64 mm 95 / 72 mm Ratio 11 : 1...
  • Page 199 10-6E TECHNICAL DATA – CHASSIS 400/520 SX, MXC, EXC RACING 2001 400 SX RACING 520 SX RACING 400/520 EXC RACING 400/520 EXC USA, MXC Frame Central tube chrome-moly-steel frame White Power – Up Side Down 43 MA Fork Wheel travel front/rear 295/320 mm WP Progressive Damping System shock absorber, aluminium swing arm Rear suspension...
  • Page 200 10-7E TECHNICAL DATA – ENGINE 250/400/520 SX, MXC, EXC RACING 2002 250 EXC 400 SX 400 MXC 400 EXC 520 SX 520 MXC 520 EXC Type Design Liquid-cooled single cylinder 4-stroke engine with balancer shaft Displacement 249.6 cc 398 cc 510 cc Bore/Stroke 75 / 56.5 mm...
  • Page 201 10-8E BASIC CARBURATOR SETTING 250 EXC RACING 400 EXC RACING 12 kW 250 EXC RACING 400 SX RACING 8,3 kW 400 MXC/EXC RACING 520 EXC RACING 12,5 kW Type Keihin CR35 Keihin CR35 Keihin CR39 Keihin CR39 Carburator-setting number 170401...
  • Page 202 10-9E TECHNICAL DATA – CHASSIS 250/400/520 SX, MXC, EXC RACING 2002 400/520 SX RACING 250/400/520 EXC RACING 400/520 MXC, EXC USA Frame Central tube chrome-moly-steel frame WP USD 4860 MXMA WP Up Side Down 4357 MXMA Fork Wheel travel front/rear 295/320 mm WP Progressive Damping System shock absorber, aluminium swing arm Rear suspension...
  • Page 203 10-10E TECHNICAL DATA – ENGINE 250/450/525 SX, MXC, EXC RACING 2003 250 EXC 450 SX 450 MXC 450 EXC 525 SX 525 MXC 525 EXC Type Design Liquid-cooled single cylinder 4-stroke engine with balancer shaft Displacement 250 cc 449 cc 448 cc 510 cc Bore/Stroke...
  • Page 204 10-11E BASIC CARBURATOR SETTING 250 EXC RACING 250 EXC RACING 450 EXC RACING 450 SX RACING Six Days 11 kW 12 kW Type Keihin FCR-MX 37 Keihin FCR-MX 37 Keihin FCR-MX 39 Keihin FCR-MX 41 Carburator-setting number 3700A 3700A 3900A...
  • Page 205 10-12E TECHNICAL DATA – CHASSIS 250/450/525 SX, MXC, EXC RACING 2003 450/525 SX RACING 250/450/525 EXC RACING 450/525 MXC, EXC USA Frame Central tube chrome-moly-steel frame WP Up Side Down 4860 MXMA Fork Wheel travel front/rear 300/335 mm WP Progressive Damping System shock absorber, aluminium swing arm Rear suspension Front brake Disk brake with carbon-steel brake disc Ø...
  • Page 206 10-13E TECHNICAL DATA – ENGINE 250/450/525 SX, MXC, EXC RACING 2004 525 EXC 250 EXC 450 SX 450 MXC 450 EXC 525 SX 525 MXC-G USA Type 525 MXC Desert Design Liquid-cooled single cylinder 4-stroke engine with balancer shaft Displacement 250 cc 449 cc 448 cc...
  • Page 207: Basic Carburator Setting

    10-14E BASIC CARBURATOR SETTING 250 EXC RACING 250 EXC RACING 250 EXC-G 450 EXC RACING Six Days 11 kW Six Days Type Keihin FCR-MX 37 Keihin FCR-MX 37 Keihin FCR-MX 37 Keihin FCR-MX 39 Carburator-setting number 3700A 3700A 3700A 3900A...
  • Page 208 10-15E TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE 400 EXC,450/525 SMR, 450/540 SXS RACING 2004 TYPE 400 EXC 450 SMR 525 SMR 450 SXS 540 SXS Design Liquid-cooled single cylinder 4-stroke engine with balancer shaft Displacement 398 cm 450 cm 510 cm 449 cm 534 cm Bore/Stroke 89/64 mm...
  • Page 209 10-16E BASIC CARBURATOR SETTING 400 EXC RACING 450 SMR 525 SMR 450 SXS 540 SXS 12 kW Type Keihin FCR-MX 39 Keihin FCR-MX 41 Keihin FCR-MX 41 Keihin FCR-MX 41 Keihin FCR-MX 41 Main jet Jet needle OBDVR OBDTP OBDTP OBDTP OBDTP Idling jet...
  • Page 210 10-17E TECHNICAL DATA – CHASSIS 250/450/525 SX, MXC, EXC RACING 2004 450/525 SX 250/450/525 EXC, MXC Desert EU 450/525 MXC-G, EXC-G USA Frame Central tube chrome-moly-steel frame WP Up Side Down 4860 MXMA Fork Wheel travel front/rear 300/335 mm WP Progressive Damping System shock absorber, aluminium swing arm Rear suspension Front brake Disk brake with carbon-steel brake disc Ø...
  • Page 211 10-18E TECHNICAL DATA - CHASIS 400 EXC, 450/525 SMR, 450/540 SXS RACING 2004 CHASIS 400 EXC 450/525 SMR 450/540 SXS Frame Central tube chrome-moly-steel frame Fork 4860 PA/MA WP Up Side Down 4860 MA Wheel travel front/rear 300/335 mm 285/300 mm 300/335 mm Rear suspension WP Progressive Damping System shock absorber, aluminium swing arm...
  • Page 212 10-19E STANDARD ADJUSTMENT - FORK 400 EXC 450/525 SMR 450/540 SXS WP4860MA WP4860MXMA WP4860MXMA 1418Y748 1418Y767 1418Y762 Compression adjuster Rebound adjuster Spring 4,2 N/mm 4,6 N/mm 4,4 N/mm Spring preload 5 mm 5 mm 513* mm Air chamber length 120 mm 100 mm 110 mm Fork oil...
  • Page 213 10-20E TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE 250/400/450/525 SX,MXC,EXC RACING 2005 TYPE 250 EXC 400 EXC 450 SX 450 MXC 450 EXC 525 SX 525 MXC-G 525 EXC 525 MXC DESERT Design Liquid-cooled single cylinder 4-stroke engine with balancer shaft Displacement 250 cm 398 cm 449 cm 448 cm...
  • Page 214 10-21E BASIC CARBURATOR SETTING 250 EXC RACING 400 EXC RACING 400 EXC-G RACING USA 450 EXC RACING EU / AUS EU / AUS EU / AUS 11 kW 12 kW 12 kW Type Keihin FCR-MX 3700A Keihin FCR-MX 3900C Keihin FCR-MX 3900C Keihin FCR-MX 3900A...
  • Page 215 10-22E TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE 450/525 SMR, 540 SXS, 610 CRATE RACING 2005 TYPE 450 SMR 525 SMR 450 SXS 540 SXS 610 CRATE Design Liquid-cooled single cylinder 4-stroke engine with balancer shaft Displacement 449,4 cm 449,4 cm 449,4 cm 533,8 cm 612,3 cm Bore/Stroke...
  • Page 216 10-23E BASIC CARBURATOR SETTING 450 SMR 525 SMR 540 SXS 610 CRATE Type Keihin FCR-MX 4122A Keihin FCR-MX 4125A Keihin FCR-MX 4122A Keihin FCR-MX 4122A Main jet Jet needle OBDTP OBDTP OBDTP OBDTP Idling jet Main air jet Idling air jet Needle position from top from top...
  • Page 217 10-24E TECHNICAL DATA - CHASIS 250/400/450/525 SX,MXC, EXC RACING 2005 CHASSIS 450/525 SX 250/400/450/525 EXC/MXC DESERT 450/525 MXC-G, EXC-G USA Frame Central tube chrome-moly-steel frame Fork 4860 PA/MA WP Up Side Down 4860 MA Wheel travel front/rear 300/335 mm Rear suspension WP Progressive Damping System shock absorber, aluminium swing arm Front brake Disk brake with carbon-steel brake disc Ø...
  • Page 218 10-25E TECHNICAL DATA - CHASIS 450/525 SMR, 450/540 SXS RACING 2005 CHASSIS 450/525 SMR 450/540 SXS Frame Central tube chrome-moly-steel frame Fork WP Up Side Down 4860 MA Wheel travel front/rear 285/300 mm 300/335 mm Rear suspension WP Progressive Damping System shock absorber, aluminium swing arm Front brake Disk brake with carbon-steel brake disc, brake caliper floated Ø...
  • Page 219 10-26E ASSEMBLY CLEARANCE, WEAR LIMIT Crankshaft axial clearance 0.25 - 0.35 mm run out of crank stud max 0.12 mm crankshaft webs - measure outer dimension 65 mm ± 0.05 mm Conrod bearing radial clearance max. 0.05 mm axial clearance max.
  • Page 220 10-27E ASSEMBLY CLEARANCE, WEAR LIMIT Valves seat sealing intake max. 1.50 mm seat sealing exhaust max. 2.00 mm spring washer min. 0.4 mm (new 0.5 mm) Valve springs 400/520,450/525 EXC/MXC minimum length of the outer spring 39.20 mm minimum length of the inner spring 36.45 mm Valve springs conical 250 EXC minimum length...
  • Page 221 10-28E TIGHTENING TORQUES - ENGINE Hexagon collar screw, engine case, clutch cover, ignition cover 10 Nm Oil drain plug M12x1,5 20 Nm Allan head plug oil, screen short M16x1,5 10 Nm Hexagon plug, oil screen longg M20x1,5 15 Nm Collar screw for oil filter cover 6 Nm Plug pressure valve M12x1,5...
  • Page 222 10-29E TIGHTENING TORQUES - CHASSIS Collar screw, front wheel spindle M24x1,5 40 Nm Brake caliper, front Loctite 243 + 25 Nm Brake caliper, front radial M10x1,5 Loctite 243 + 40 Nm Brake disk, front/rear Loctite 243 + 10 Nm Clamping screws, top triple clamp SX/SMR/SXS 15 Nm Clamping screws, bottom triple clamp SX/SMR/SXS 10 Nm...
  • Page 223 11-1E PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE INDEX MODEL 2000 ..........11-2 MODEL 2001 .
  • Page 224 11-2E PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE rider dealer 11.99 400/520 SX RACING 400/520 EXC RACING IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS USED PRIMARILY FOR OFF-ROAD RIDING OR COMPETITI- VE RACING, THE 15 HOUR SERVICE NEEDS TO BE CARRIED OUT AFTER EACH RACE Check engine oil level Change engine oil Clean short and long oil screen and magnet of the drain plug whenever you exchange the engine oil Change short and long oil filter unit...
  • Page 225 Large Maintenance Kit Small Maintenance Kit Large Maintenance Kit Spare Part Numbers of the Maintenance Kits - Model 2000 Maintenance Kit Small 400/520: 590.12.099.044 Maintenance Kit Large 400: 595.12.099.144 Maintenance Kit Large 520: 590.12.099.144 Please observe KTM TECHNICAL INFORMATION No: 0003/30/02-E !!!
  • Page 226 11-4E PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 2001 400/520 SX/MXC/EXC RACING after/every 1st service after 15 hours A washed motorcycle can be checked more quickly which saves money! 3 hours or 20 l fuel 100 l fuel Change engine oil, short and long oil filters Clean oil screen and drain plug magnet Check oil lines for damage or bends Replace spark plug (after 30 hours)
  • Page 227 Large Maintenance Kit Small Maintenance Kit Large Maintenance Kit Small Maintenance Kit Spare Part Numbers of the Maintenance Kits - Model 2001 Maintenance Kit Small 400/520: 590.12.199.044 Maintenance Kit Large 400/520: 590.12.199.144 Please observe KTM TECHNICAL INFORMATION No: 0011/30/05-E !!!
  • Page 228 11-6E PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 2002 250/400/520 SX/MXC/EXC RACING after/every 1st service after 15 hours A washed motorcycle can be checked more quickly which saves money! 3 hours or 100 l fuel 20 l fuel Change engine oil, short and long oil filters Clean oil screen and drain plug magnet Check oil lines for damage or bends Replace spark plug (after 30 hours)
  • Page 229 Treat blank metal parts (with the exception of brake and exhaust system) with wax-based anti corrosion agent Treat ignition and steering locks and light switches with contact spray Check tightness of screws, nuts and hose clamps regularly 250/400/520 KTM' ONTINUED TESTS OF THE RACING MOTOR FOR S SPECIALIZED WORKSHOP KTM'...
  • Page 230 11-8E PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 2003 250/450/525 SX/MXC/EXC RACING 1. service after after/every 3 hours 15 hours A clean motorcycle can be checked more quickly which saves money! 20 l fuel 100 l fuel Change engine oil, short and long oil filters Clean oil screen and drain plug magnet Check oil lines for damage or bends Replace spark plug (after 30 hours)
  • Page 231 11-9E MPORTANT HECKS AND AINTENANCE TO BE ARRIED OUT BY THE IDER Before each After every For cross- start cleaning country use Check oil level Check brake fluid level Check brake pads for wear Check lights for function Check horn for function Lubricate and adjust cables and nipples Bleed fork legs regularly Remove and clean fork dust bellows regularly...
  • Page 232 11-10E 250/450/525 SX ECOMMENDED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE USED FOR ENDURO COMPETITIONS BY YOUR WORKSHOP ADDITIONAL ORDER FOR THE WORKSHOP a 100 liter fuel consumption is equivalent to approx. 15 operating hours Check the clutch disks for wear Check the length of the clutch springs Check the cylinder and piston for wear Check the groove on the piston pin retainer for wear (visual check) Check the camshaft for wear (visual check)
  • Page 233 11-11E 250/450/525 EXC ECOMMENDED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE USED FOR HOBBY ENDURO COMPETITIONS BY YOUR WORKSHOP ADDITIONAL ORDER FOR THE WORKSHOP a 100 liter fuel consumption is equivalent to approx. 15 operating hours Check the clutch disks for wear Check the length of the clutch springs Check the cylinder and piston for wear Check the groove on the piston pin retainer for wear (visual check) Check the camshaft for wear (visual check)
  • Page 234 11-12E PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 2004 250/450/525 SX/MXC/EXC RACING 1. service after after/every 15 hours 3 hours A clean motorcycle can be checked more quickly which saves money! 20 l fuel 100 l fuel Change engine oil, short and long oil filters Clean oil screen and drain plug magnet Check oil lines for damage or bends Replace spark plug (after 30 hours)
  • Page 235 11-13E MPORTANT HECKS AND AINTENANCE TO BE ARRIED OUT BY THE IDER Before each After every For cross- start cleaning country use Check oil level Check brake fluid level Check brake pads for wear Check lights for function Check horn for function Lubricate and adjust cables and nipples Bleed fork legs regularly Remove and clean fork dust bellows regularly...
  • Page 236 11-14E 250/450/525 SX ECOMMENDED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE USED FOR ENDURO COMPETITIONS BY YOUR WORKSHOP ADDITIONAL ORDER FOR THE WORKSHOP a 100 liter fuel consumption is equivalent to approx. 15 operating hours Check the clutch disks for wear Check the length of the clutch springs Check the cylinder and piston for wear Check the groove on the piston pin retainer for wear (visual check) Check the camshaft for wear (visual check)
  • Page 237 11-15E 250/450/525 EXC ECOMMENDED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE USED FOR HOBBY ENDURO COMPETITIONS BY YOUR WORKSHOP ADDITIONAL ORDER FOR THE WORKSHOP a 100 liter fuel consumption is equivalent to approx. 15 operating hours Check the clutch disks for wear Check the length of the clutch springs Check the cylinder and piston for wear Check the groove on the piston pin retainer for wear (visual check) Check the camshaft for wear (visual check)
  • Page 238 IF MOTORCYCLE IS USED FOR COMPETITION 15 HOURS SERVICE SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT AFTER EVERY RACE. 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.
  • Page 239 11-17E IMPORTANT CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE RIDER Before each After every For cross- start cleaning country use Check oil level Check brake fluid level Check brake pads for wear Check lights for function Check horn for function Lubricate and adjust cables and nipples Bleed fork legs regularly Remove and clean fork dust bellows regularly...
  • Page 240 Check the entire transmission including the roller and bearings for wear Check the length of the bypass valve spring RECOMMENDED INSPECTION OF THE 250-610 RACING ENGINE USED FOR HOBBY - ENDURO COMPETITIONS BY THE KTM WORKSHOP (ADDITIONAL ORDER FOR THE KTM WORKSHOP)
  • Page 241 12-1E WIRING DIAGRAMS INDEX MODEL 2000 USA ............12-2 EU .
  • Page 242 Repair manual KTM 250-610 Racing Art.-Nr. 3.206.023-E...
  • Page 243 12-3E...
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  • Page 248 Repair manual KTM 250-610 Racing Art.-Nr. 3.206.023-E 250/400/520 MXC, EXC RACING 2002...
  • Page 249 12-9E Modell: 250/400/520 EXC RACING...
  • Page 250 12-10E...
  • Page 251 250/450/525 MXC / EXC 01/02/03...
  • Page 252 12-12E...
  • Page 253 12-13E 2003 250/450/525 EXC Racing...
  • Page 254 Repair manual KTM 250-610 Racing Art.-Nr. 3.206.023-E stop switch start bottom start relay battery light switch handle bar switch starter motor C_AB/9 regulator-rectifier ye-re ye-re cooling fan speed sensor ye-bl pick up generator ignition coil EXC Racing USA 2004 wiring diagramm 22.05.2003...
  • Page 255 high/low beam switch start button horn switch stop button flasher switch start relay battery handle bar switch starter motor flasher relay horn regulator-rectifier ye-re br-bl ye-re ye-re cooling fan rear brake switch speed sensor right rear flasher wh-gn gn-wh right front flasher ye-bl ye-bl left rear flasher...
  • Page 256 Repair manual KTM 250-610 Racing Art.-Nr. 3.206.023-E stop button generator black yellow-black black yellow blue brown green blue-white throttle position sensor pick up ignition coil SX 450-525 2004 wiring diagramm 19.05.2003...
  • Page 258 Repair manual KTM 250-610 Racing Art.-Nr. 3.206.023-E...
  • Page 259 SX, SXS,SMS RACING 2005 450-540...
  • Page 260 12-20E Cable colours bl: black ye: yellow bu: blue gn: green re: red wh: white br: brown or: orange pi: pink gr: grey pu: purple...
  • Page 261 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling 12_234 Frontfork 4860 MX Multi Adjuster 2003 Introduction Exploded view Disassembly forkleg Disassembly cartridge Disassembly compression holder Assembling compression holder Disassembly tap rebound Assembling tap rebound Assembling cartridge Assembling forkleg...
  • Page 262: Introduction

    Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Introduction General notice: Pay attention to the following notes, when you are working with WP Suspension products as described in this workshop manual. Always use clean and professional tools. Regular you need next to the general equipment, the special tools of WP Suspension.
  • Page 263: Exploded View

    Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & assembling Exploded view...
  • Page 264: Disassembly Forkleg

    Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Disassembly forkleg Note the rebound position by turning the knob to the right. 12_062 After removing the rubber cap. Note the compression position by turning the screw to the right. 12_063 Clamp the outer-tube in T1403S and unscrew the screw-cap PA with T103.
  • Page 265 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Clamp the forkleg (axle-clamp) in the vice and let the outer-tube down. Pull the spring downwards... 12_067 ...and place open-end spanner (size 22) on the hydraulic stop. 12_068 Unscrew the screw-cap.
  • Page 266 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Remove the screw-cap from the piston- rod. 12_070 Remove the preload spacers. 12_074 Pull the spring downwards and remove the spanner. 12_075...
  • Page 267 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Remove the spring. 12_076 Remove the adjustment tube with the O-ring. 12_089...
  • Page 268 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Drain the oil out the forkleg. 12_094 Clamp the axle-clamp in the vice so that the forkleg is at an angle of ±45 degrees. 12_095 Unscrew the compression holder out of the axle-clamp.
  • Page 269 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Remove holder compression. Caution: oil iscoming out the cartridge. 12_097 Disassemble the cartridge out the forkleg. 12_098 Disassemble the dust-wiper. 12_099...
  • Page 270 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Disassemble the circlip. 12_100 Heat the outer-tube near the oilseal. (not too hot) Heat the outer-tube at this level..
  • Page 271 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Pull with both hands the outer-tube from the inner-tube. Remove DU-bush inner-tube. 1. Remove DU-bush.
  • Page 272 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Remove DU-bush inner-tube. Remove DU-bush outer-tube.
  • Page 273 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Remove support ring. 12_105 Disassemble the oilseal. Pay attention to the assembling direction!!! 12_106...
  • Page 274 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Remove the circlip. 12_107 Remove the dust wiper. 12_108...
  • Page 275 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Heat the axle-clamp. 12_111 Use T1404S... 12_112...
  • Page 276 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling ...and unscrew the inner-tube from the axle-clamp. 12_113 Remove the inner-tube. 1 2 - 1 1 4 Remove the O-ring out the groove of the axle-clamp. 12_115...
  • Page 277: Disassembly Cartridge

    Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Disassembly cartridge 1. Clamp the tube with plug in the clamping-block (Tool T508S + T509). 12_116 12_117 12_118...
  • Page 278 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Unscrew the screw sleeve (size 22). 12_119 Turn the screw sleeve out of the tube. 12_120 Disassemble the piston-rod “complete”. Pay attention to the piston ring!!! 12_121...
  • Page 279 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Clamp the piston rod in T508S “not too tight” and unscrew the hydraulic stop from the piston-rod. 12_164 Remove the hydraulic stop. 12_165...
  • Page 280 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Remove the screw sleeve with spring retainer. 12_167 Disassemble the DU-bush with T507 and press it out the screw sleeve with support of the vice. 12_168 - Spring retainer - screw sleeve - DU-bush 12_169...
  • Page 281 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Disassembly holder compression Clamp the compression holder in the vice and unscrew the check-valve nut. (size 17) Version with a locking: remove the locking with a file. 12_124 Remove the check-valve nut. 12_125 Remove the check-valve spring.
  • Page 282 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Remove the check-valve shim. 12_127 Disassemble the compression piston with O-ring. Pay attention to the assembling direction!!! 12_128 Place a screwdriver on top of the holder and remove the entire shim packet. 12_129...
  • Page 283 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Disassemble the O-ring. 12_130 Remove the copper washer. 12_131 - Holder compression - copper washer - O-ring - shims compression - piston compression with O- 12_132 ring - shim check-valve - spring check-valve - nut check-valve...
  • Page 284 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assembling holder compression Replace copper washer. 12_133 Assemble the O-ring. 12_134 Replace the entire shim packet. 12_135...
  • Page 285 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Replace piston. Pay attention to the assembling direction!!! 12_136 Replace shim check-valve. 12_137 Replace spring check-valve. Pay attention to the assembling direction!!! 12_138...
  • Page 286 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Wetting the thread of the nut with T132 and tighten it... 12_140 ...to a torque of 5Nm. 12_141 Check if the spring is correctly placed in the chamber of the nut. 12_142...
  • Page 287: Disassembly Tap Rebound

    Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Disassembly tap rebound Clamp the piston-rod (at the level where the hydraulic stop is mounted) in T508S and unscrew the rebound tap. (Size 17) 12_143 Remove the rebound tap “complete”. 12_144/ 145/146 - posterize...
  • Page 288 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Pull the rebound needle with spring out of the tap rebound. 12_148 Check the O-ring. 12_149 Pay attention to the position of the triangular shims on the piston!!! Clamp the tap in the vice and unscrew the nut.
  • Page 289 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Remove the nut. Pay attention to the assembling direction!!! 12_151 Place a screwdriver on top of the tap and remove the entire shim packet. 12_152 Remove piston rebound. Pay attention to the assembling direction!!! 12_153...
  • Page 290 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Remove check-valve shims. 12_154 Remove spring check-valve. 12_155 - Rebound adjustment needle with O-ring - spring - tap rebound - spring check-valve 12_156 - shims check-valve - piston rebound - shims - nut M6x0.5...
  • Page 291: Assembling Tap Rebound

    Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assembling tap rebound Assemble the spring and shims check- valve. 12_157 Assemble the piston rebound. Pay attention to the assembling direction!!! 12_158 Replace the shims. Pay attention to the position of the triangular shims on the piston!!! 12_159...
  • Page 292 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Wetting the thread of the nut with T132. Screw the nut on the tap... 12_160 ...tighten the nut to a torque of 5 Nm. 12_161 Grease the O-ring of the adjustment needle with T158.
  • Page 293 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Mount the needle with spring into the tap rebound. 12_163...
  • Page 294: Assembling Cartridge

    Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assembling cartridge Press with T507 the DU-bush into the screw sleeve. 12_171 Clamp the piston-rod in T508S. At the level where the hydraulic stop is mounted. 12_172 Wetting the thread with T131. And screw the tap in the piston-rod.
  • Page 295 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Tighten the tap rebound. 12_174 Clamp the piston-rod “not too tight” in at the other side and replace the screw sleeve with spring retainer. 12_175 Screw the hydraulic stop “hand tight” to the end of the thread of the piston-rod.
  • Page 296 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Clamp the tube with plug in the clamping block (T508S and T509) and assemble the piston-rod “cpl.” into the tube. Guide the piston ring!!! 12_177 Before assembling wet the thread of the screw sleeve with T131.
  • Page 297: Assembling Forkleg

    Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assembling forkleg Replace a new O-ring in the groove of the axle-clamp. 12_180 Wetting the thread of the axle-clamp with T132. 12_181 Wetting the thread of the inner-tube with T132. 12_182...
  • Page 298 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assemble the inner-tube in the axle- clamp. 12_183 Screw very tight the inner-tube with T503S / T1404S. 12_184 Apply the dust wiper with T51 1. 1 4 _ 0 0 0 7...
  • Page 299 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Place T1401 over the inner-tube and assemble the dust wiper. 14_0008 Replace the circlip. 14_0011 Apply the innerside of the oilseal with T511 and the outerside with frontfork oil. 14_0010...
  • Page 300 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assemble the oilseal. Pay attention to the assembling direction!!! 14_0012 Remove the tool and replace the support ring. 12_190...
  • Page 301 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Replace the DU-bush. Replace the tube. Replace the DU-bush.
  • Page 302 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Replace the DU-bush on the inner-tube. Slide carefully the outer-tube over the inner-tube.
  • Page 303 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assemble with T1402S the DU-bush - with the flat side- and... 12_194 ...tap or push it into the outer-tube. 12_195...
  • Page 304 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Use the other side of T1402S... 12_196 ...and tap the oilseal into the outer-tube. 12_197 Assemble the circlip into the groove of the outer-tube. Important: Check this very carefully!!! 12_198...
  • Page 305 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assemble the dust wiper with T1402S. 12_199 Place the cartridge into the forkleg. Apply the O-ring of the compression piston with frontfork oil. 12_202...
  • Page 306 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assemble the cartridge in the center of the axle-clamp and tighten the holder compression to a torque of 25Nm. 12_203 Assemble the adjustment tube with the O-ring into the piston-rod. 12_204...
  • Page 307 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Keep the outer-tube down and the piston- rod a little bit extended (like picture), fill the forkleg with oil till the edge of the outer-tube, wait a few moments, you will see air bubbles rising 12_206 The oil must stay above the 4 holes of the inner-tube, if necesarry fill some...
  • Page 308 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Pull the piston-rod out and assemble the spring. 12_211 Pull the spring downwards and place open-end spanner 22 on the hydraulic stop. 12_212 Replace first the steel washer on the spring, then the preload spacer(s).
  • Page 309 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Screw handtight the screw-cap on the piston-rod. Screw down the screw-cap, till the hydr. stop is against the screw-cap and tighten it to a torque of 25Nm.
  • Page 310 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Pull the spring downwards and remove the spanner. Tighten the screw-cap with T103. Position rebound!
  • Page 311 Workshop manual 4860 MXMA Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Position compression! And replace the rubber cap. 12_226...
  • Page 312 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Shock absorber 5018 PDS 2003 Introduction Exploded view Disassembly shock absorber Disassembly tube side Disassembly MCC Assembling MCC Assembling Tube side Disassembly piston-rod side Diassembly adaptor DU-bush Assembling adaptor DU-bush Assembling piston-rod side Assembling shock absorber Bleeding...
  • Page 313: Introduction

    Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Introduction General notice Pay attention to the following notes, when you are working with WP suspension products as described in this workshop manual: Always use clean and professional tools. Regular you need next to the general equipment, the special tools of WP Suspension.
  • Page 314: Exploded View

    Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Exploded view...
  • Page 315: Disassembly Shock Absorber

    Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Disassembly Shock absorber Take note of the rebound (REB) position. Fully closed is turning the adjustment screw (“ ”) clockwise. MCC = Mono Compression Control Take note of the compression (COM) position.
  • Page 316 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Take note of the compression High-Speed position. Fully closed is turning the hexagonal (size 17) screw clockwise. Measure the length of the spring. Spring preload. Unscrew the Allen bolt (size 4). We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 317 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Release the spring preload with open spanner T106. Screw the screw retainer against the lock retainer. Disassemble the spring retainer and springring. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 318 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Remove the washer. Remove the spring. Pay attention to the assembling direction!!! Remove the second washer. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 319 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Spring with washers, spring retainer and springring. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 320 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Disassemble the rubber cap. Unscrew slowly the nitrogen plug (size 4) to release the pressure. Nitrogen plug with O-ring. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 321 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Tap the cap from the tube. 1. Place disassembling bush T1216 on the adaptor DU-bush. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 322 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Push the adaptor DU-bush downwards. Disassemble the springring out of the tube. Springring. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 323 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Pull carefully but firmly the piston-rod “complete” out of the tube. Push with depth-stop T107S the separation piston downwards. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 324: Disassembly Tube Side

    Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Disassembly tube-side Drain the oil out the tube. Clamp the tube side in the vice. Remove the springring out of the groove and slide it a little bit downwards. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 325 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Slide the guiding bush downwards. Remove the upper springring. Remove the guiding bush. Pay attention to the assembling direction!!! We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 326 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Remove the springring. Spring guiding bush with the two springrings. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 327 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Turn the screw-retainer of the tube. Screw-retainer with the Allen bolt. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 328 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Unscrew the screw-cap of the MCC (size 24) (DCC also size 24) Remove the screw-cap. Remove the washer inside the screw- cap, or on top of the spring inside the bottom.
  • Page 329 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Remove the spring. Pull the damping holder “cpl” out of the bottom. Srew-cap with adjustment needle, spring and the MCC damping holder “cpl”. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 330 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Heat the lock retainer. Unscrew the lock retainer with open spanner T1233. Screw the lock retainer of the bottom. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 331 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Heat the bottom near the tube. Use slide-spanner T146 with bush T1201. Unscrew the tube. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 332 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Screw the tube out of the bottom. Screw the lock retainer of the tube. Tube with lock retainer. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 333 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Disassemble the O-ring out of the groove inside the bottom. Place dis- / assembling tool T145S on top of the screw-cap Place pin spanner T125S onto T145S. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 334 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Heat the reservoir near the bottom. Unscrew the screw-cap. Turn the reservoir from the bottom. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 335 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Remove the O-ring. Bottom “cpl” with both O-rings. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 336 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Pay attention to the assembling direction!!! Push the separation piston out of the reservoir. Separation piston. Disassemble the O-ring. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 337 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Separation piston, piston ring and O-ring. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 338 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Clamp the bottom in the vice. Use disassembling tool T120 for disassembling the adaptor bushes. Tap the adaptor bush out of the heim- joint. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 339 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Remove the seal. Disassemble the springring. Tap the other adaptor bush out of the heim-joint. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 340 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Use Dis- / assembling tool T1207S for disassembling the heim-joint. Press the heim-joint out of the bottom at the side were the springring is removed. Adaptor bushes, seals, springrings and heim-joint.
  • Page 341 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Replace one springring. Assemble the heim-joint with the bevelled edge into the direction of the bottom with assembling tool T1206. Press the heim-joint into the bottom with support of the vice. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 342 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Press with T1207(A) the heim-joint against the springring. Assemble the springring into the groove. Replace the seals. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 343 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling 1. Assemble the adaptor bushes with support of T1206. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 344: Disassembly Mcc

    Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Disassembly MCC There is a separated workshop manual for the DCC. ----------------------------------------------------- Damping holder MCC. Remove the disk. Pay attention to the assembling direction!!! Clamp the damping holder with clamping block T1202S.
  • Page 345 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Unscrew the nut (size 10). Turn the nut of. Remove the piston with check-valve. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 346 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Piston with the check-valve side. Compression side. Damping holder with shims (setting). We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 347 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Remove the shims of the damping holder. Pay attention to the assembling order and direction!!! - Nut M6 - piston with check-valve - setting (shims) - damping holder - disk. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 348 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Remove the O-ring of the screw-cap. Turn clockwise the adjustment needle out of the screw-cap. Adjustment needle “complete”. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 349 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling - Steel ball - spring - adjustment needle with O-ring - screw-cap - O-ring We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 350: Assembling Mcc

    Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assembling MCC Assemble the spring and steel ball, and grease, also the O-ring, these with water proof grease T159. Assemble the O-ring. Assemble the needle. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 351 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Turn the needle fully open. Replace the setting and piston with the check-valve Wet the thread of the nut with Loctite 2701 (T132) and turn the nut on the holder.
  • Page 352 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Tighten the nut to a torque of 6Nm. Replace the disk. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 353: Assembling Tube Side

    Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assembling tube side Assemble the O-ring on the bottom. Assemble the O-ring inside the bottom. Grease the O-ring groove of the separation piston with O-ring grease T158. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 354 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assemble the O-ring. Grease the O-ring with T158. Pay attention to the groove of the nitrogen reservoir. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k “groove”.
  • Page 355 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling 1. Assemble the separation piston and piston ring with the hollow surface into the reservoir at the groove side. Push the separation piston into the reservoir. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 356 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Wet the thread of the bottom with T132. Wet the thread of the reservoir with T132 on both sides. Wet the thread of the screw-cap. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 357 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Turn the reservoir with screw-cap on the bottom. Tighten the reservoir wit T125S and T145S. Wet the thread inside the bottom with T132. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 358 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Turn the lock retainer as far as possible onto the tube. Wet the thread of the tube with T132. Turn the tube into the bottom. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 359 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Tighten the tube with T146 and T1201. Screw the lock retainer against the bottom and tighten it with T1233. Turn the screw spring retainer onto the tube and... We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 360 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling ...completely downwards. Assemble the springring passed the groove of the tube. Slide the spring guide onto the tube. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 361 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assemble the first springring into the groove. Slide the guiding bush over the springring. Assemble the second springring. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 362 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Wet the O-ring of the piston MCC with T158. Assemble the damping holder MCC “cpl” into the housing of the bottom. Assemble the spring. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 363 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Place the ring into the screw-cap. Turn the screw-cap into the bottom. Tighten the screw-cap. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 364: Disassembly Piston-Rod Side

    Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Disassembly piston-rod side Clamp the piston-rod “cpl” in the vice. Unscrew the nut (size 22) We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 365 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Turn off the nut. Place a screwdriver on top of the piston- rod and lift the entire assembly onto the screwdriver. - Rebound bush plane - compression setting 1 (shims) - piston 1 - rebound setting 1 (shims) - intermediate bush...
  • Page 366 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Remove the adaptor DU-bush. Remove the cap. Remove the bump rubber. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 367 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Clamp the mounting-fork in the vice. Unscrew the screw-cap of the rebound adjustment (size 15). Turn the screw-cap out of the mounting- fork. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 368 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling 1. Turn the rebound adjustment needle anti clockwise out of the mounting-fork. Rebound adjustment needle with the screw-cap. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 369 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling 1. Push the rubber plug out of the mounting-fork. Push with an pin (d2) on top of the piston- rod the rebound needle out of the piston- rod. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 370 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Take the rebound needle out. Rebound needle. Clamp the mounting-fork in the vice and unscrew the locking nut (size 24). We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 371 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Clamp the piston-rod in clamping block T1202S. Heat de mounting-fork. Unscrew the mounting-fork. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 372 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Turn the mounting-fork of the piston-rod. Turn the nut of the piston-rod. Push with een Allenkey (size 5) the rebound tube out of the piston-rod. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 373 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Piston-rod and rebound tube “cpl”. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 374: Diassembly Adaptor Du-Bush

    Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Disassembly adaptor DU-bush Adaptor DU-bush. 1. Lift the rebound spring out of the adaptor. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 375 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Remove the steel washer. Pay attention to the back-up ring in the washer. Remove the quad ring. Remove the second back-up ring. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 376 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Lift the dirt scraper out of the adaptor. Disassemble the O-ring. Dis- / assembling tool T1504, adaptor and support bush T1209. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 377 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Press the DU-bush out of the adaptor. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 378: Assembling Adaptor Du-Bush

    Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assembling adaptor DU-bush Press the DU-bush into the adaptor with T1504 and T1209. Calibrate the DU-bush with the calibration thorn T1205. Important: wet the thorn with oil before the calibration. Press the dirt scraper into the adaptor with assembling bush T1204.
  • Page 379 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assemble the first the back-up ring and then the quad ring into the adaptor. Replace the steel disk with the back-up ring. Assemble the rebound spring with support of T1209. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 380 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assemble the O-ring. Grease the O-ring with T158. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 381: Assembling Piston-Rod Side

    Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assembling piston-rod side Turn the lock nut on the piston-rod. Grease the O-ring of the rebound tube with T158. Assemble the tube into the piston-rod. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 382 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Wet the thread of the piston-rod with T132. Turn the mounting-fork on the piston- rod. Tighten the mounting-fork. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 383 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Turn the lock nut against the mounting- fork. Tighten the nut. 1. Place assembling tool T1215 on top of the piston-rod. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 384 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assemble the bump rubber. Replace the cap. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 385 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Replace carefully the adaptor DU-bush. Replace the entire damping package. Pay attention to the first shim, this one must be centered on the ring. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 386 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Grease the thread of the piston-rod with a little bit of T158. Turn the nut on the piston-rod. Turn the nut just so far so that the pistons can still be turned. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 387 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Place the center sleeve T1214..over both pistons and adaptor DU-bush. Place T107S through T1214, intermediate bush and piston rod. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 388 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Tighten the piston-rod nut to a torque of 40Nm. Check if you can lift the shim. Grease the O-ring of the rebound needle with T158. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 389 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assemble the needle into the piston-rod. Push the needle further. Grease the O-ring and steel ball of the rebound adjustment needle with T159. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 390 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Screw the adjustment needle into the mounting-fork. Turn de rebound screw-cap into the mounting-fork. Tighten the screw-cap. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 391 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Turn the adjustment completely open. Push the needle downwards. Assemble the rubber plug. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 392: Assembling Shock Absorber

    Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assembling shock absorber Turn the compression adjustment fully open. (DCC High and Low-speed) Fill the tube with oil, just under the springring groove inside the tube. Place plunger T1210S into the tube. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 393 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Push the plunger downwards. Push with T107S the separation piston in the reservoir as far as possible. Slide the O-ring of T107S against the screw-cap. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 394 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Push again with T1210S. Push with T107S the separation piston..to the correct position, the O-ring of T107S must have a distance of about 10mm from the screw-cap. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 395 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Fill oil till 10mm under the groove. Close the compression adjustment. (DCC Low-speed) Push both pistons under the oil. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 396 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Open the compression adjustment. Push the adaptor DU-bush just under the O-ring groove. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 397 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assemble the springring. Pull the piston-rod fully out. Tap the cap into the tube. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 398: Bleeding

    Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Bleeding Clamp “not too tight” the shock absorber in the vice like picture. 1. Unscrew the screw-cap and remove the entire MCC. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 399 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Turn adaptor T1502S of the air release bottle T144S into the MCC (DCC) housing of the bottom. Ensure that there is sufficient oil in the bottle. Hold the bottle up so that the oil wil flow into the shock absorber.
  • Page 400 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Push the piston rod slowly completely inwards. And out. Repeat those handlings several times. Cant the shock absorber several times. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 401 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Repeat all the handling till all air is out of the shock absorber. Push the separation piston to the correct position. Remove the adaptor. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 402 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assemble the MCC (DCC). We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 403: On Pressure With Nitrogen

    Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling On pressure with nitrogen Turn the nitrogen plug with O-ring several turns into the screw-cap of the reservoir Nitrogen charging device T170S. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 404 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Place the shock absorber in T170S and open de tap for about 20 seconds. Close the nitrogen plug. Close the tap. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 405 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assemble the rubber cap. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 406 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assembling spring Assemble the washer. Assemble the spring. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 407 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Assemble the second washer. Assemble the spring retainer. Assemble the springring. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 408 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Adjust the spring..to the correct preload. Tighten the bolt to a torque of 5Nm. We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 409: Adjustment

    Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Adjustment Turn the mounting-fork to the correct position. Compression position (MCC)! Compression Low-speed position (DCC)! We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...
  • Page 410 Workshop manual 5018 PDS 2003 Product Exploded View Disassembly & Assembling Compression High-Speed position (DCC)! Rebound position! We r k p l a a t s h a n d b o e k...

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