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KTM 500 EXC F 2024 Owner's Manual (166 pages)

Brand: KTM | Category: Motorcycle | Size: 10.14 MB

Table of Contents
4
Means of Representation
8
Symbols Used
8
Formats Used
8
Safety Advice 2
9
Use Definition - Intended Use
9
Misuse
9
Degrees of Risk and Symbols
9
Overview of Labels
10
Reporting Safety Defects
12
Noise Emission Warranty
12
Operating Noise Warning
12
Manufacturer Warranty for the Exhaust Monitoring System
12
Consumer Rights
13
Tampering Warning
13
Safe Operation
13
Protective Clothing
14
Work Rules
14
Environment
14
Owner's Manual
14
Important Notes
16
Manufacturer Warranty, Implied Warranty
16
Fuel, Auxiliary Substances
16
Spare Parts, Technical Accessories
16
Service
16
Figures
16
Customer Service
16
View of Vehicle 4
17
View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)
17
View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)
18
Serial Numbers 5
19
Vehicle Identification Number
19
Type Label
19
Key Number
19
Engine Number
20
Fork Part Number
20
Shock Absorber Article Number
20
Controls 6
21
Clutch Lever
21
Hand Brake Lever
21
Throttle Grip
21
Horn Button
21
Light Switch
22
Turn Signal Switch
22
Start Button/Emergency off Switch
22
Overview of Indicator Lights
22
Ignition Lock
23
Opening Fuel Tank Filler Cap
23
Closing the Fuel Tank Filler Cap
24
Cold Start Button
24
Idle Speed Adjusting Screw
25
Shift Lever
25
Foot Brake Lever
26
Side Stand
26
Steering Lock
26
Locking the Steering
27
Unlocking the Steering
27
Combination Instrument
28
Combination Instrument Overview
28
Activation and Test
28
Setting Kilometers or Miles
28
Setting the Combination Instrument
29
Setting the Clock
29
Viewing the Lap Time
30
Display Mode SPEED (Speed)
31
Display Mode SPEED/H (Operating Hours)
31
Setup Menu
31
Adjusting the Unit of Measurement
32
Display Mode SPEED/CLK (Time)
33
Setting the Clock
33
Display Mode SPEED/LAP (Lap Time)
33
Viewing the Lap Time
34
Display Mode SPEED/ODO (Odometer)
34
Display Mode SPEED/TR1 (Trip Master 1)
35
Display Mode SPEED/TR2 (Trip Master 2)
35
Adjusting TR2 (Trip Master 2)
35
Display Mode SPEED/A1 (Average Speed 1)
36
Display Mode SPEED/A2 (Average Speed 2)
36
Display Mode SPEED/S1 (Stop Watch 1)
37
Display Mode SPEED/S2 (Stop Watch 2)
37
Table of Functions
37
Table of Conditions and Menu Activation
39
Preparing for Use
40
Advice on Preparing for First Use
40
Running in the Engine
41
Starting Power of Lithium-Ion Batteries at Low Temperatures
42
Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Operating Conditions
42
Preparing the Vehicle for Rides on Dry Sand
42
Preparing the Vehicle for Rides on Wet Sand
43
Preparing the Vehicle for Rides on Wet and Muddy Circuits
44
Preparing Vehicle for High Temperatures or Slow Riding
44
Preparing the Vehicle for Low Temperatures or Snow
44
Riding Instructions 9
45
Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use
45
Starting the Vehicle
45
Starting off
46
Shifting, Riding
46
Braking
47
Stopping, Parking
47
Transporting
48
Refueling
48
10 Service Schedule
50
Additional Information
50
11 Tuning the Chassis
52
Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with Rider's Weight
52
Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
52
Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
52
Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
53
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber
54
Measuring the Dimension of the Rear Wheel Unloaded
54
Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber
55
Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber
55
Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber
56
Adjusting the Riding Sag
57
Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork
57
Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork
58
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork
58
Handlebar Position
59
Adjusting the Handlebar Position
60
12 Service Work on the Chassis
62
Raising the Motorcycle with the Lift Stand
62
Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand
62
Bleeding the Fork Legs
62
Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs
63
Removing the Fork Protector
63
Installing the Fork Protector
64
Removing the Frame Protector
64
Installing the Frame Protector
64
Removing the Fork Legs
64
Installing the Fork Legs
65
Removing the Lower Triple Clamp
66
Installing the Lower Triple Clamp
67
Checking the Steering Head Bearing Play
69
Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play
69
Lubricating the Steering Head Bearing
70
Removing the Front Fender
70
Installing the Front Fender
71
Removing the Shock Absorber
71
Installing the Shock Absorber
72
Removing the Seat
74
Mounting the Seat
74
Removing the Air Filter Box Cover
75
Installing the Air Filter Box Cover
75
Removing the Air Filter
76
Installing the Air Filter
76
Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box
77
Preparing Air Filter Box Cover for Securing
78
Removing the Main Silencer
78
Installing the Main Silencer
78
Cleaning the Spark Arrestor
79
Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer
80
Removing the Fuel Tank
81
Installing the Fuel Tank
82
Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation
84
Cleaning the Chain
84
Checking the Chain Tension
85
Adjusting the Chain Tension
86
Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide
87
Checking the Frame
89
Checking the Link Fork
89
Checking the Throttle Cable Routing
89
Checking the Rubber Grip
90
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever
91
Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch
91
Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
92
Removing the Engine Guard (500 EXC-F SIX DAYS US)
93
Installing the Engine Guard (500 EXC-F SIX DAYS US)
93
13 Brake System
94
Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever
94
Adjusting the Free Travel of the Handbrake Lever
94
Checking the Brake Discs
94
Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level
95
Adding Front Brake Fluid
96
Checking that the Brake Linings of the Front Brake Are Secured
97
Changing the Brake Linings of the Front Brake
98
Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever
100
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever
101
Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level
101
Adding Rear Brake Fluid
102
Checking that the Brake Linings of the Rear Brake Are Secured
103
Changing the Rear Brake Linings
104
14 Wheels, Tires
106
Removing the Front Wheel
106
Installing the Front Wheel
107
Removing the Rear Wheel
107
Installing the Rear Wheel
108
Checking the Tire Condition
110
Checking Tire Pressure
110
Checking Spoke Tension
111
15 Electrical System
112
Removing the 12-V Battery
112
Installing the 12-V Battery
113
Charging the 12-V Battery
114
Changing the Main Fuse
115
Removing the Headlight Mask with the Headlight
116
Installing the Headlight Mask with the Headlight
117
Changing the Headlight Bulb
117
Checking the Headlight Setting
118
Adjusting the Headlight Range
118
Changing the Turn Signal Bulb
119
Changing the Combination Instrument Battery
119
Diagnostics Connector
120
Ocu
120
16 Cooling System
122
Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level
122
Checking the Coolant Level
123
Draining the Coolant
123
Refilling Coolant
124
Changing the Coolant
125
Tuning the Engine 17
127
Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable
127
Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable
127
Adjusting the Characteristic Map of the Throttle Response
128
Adjusting the Idle Speed
129
Teaching the Throttle Valve Position
130
Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever
131
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever
131
18 Service Work on the Engine
132
Changing the Fuel Screen
132
Checking the Engine Oil Level
133
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screens
133
Adding Engine Oil
136
Cleaning, Care 19
137
Cleaning the Motorcycle
137
Checks and Maintenance Steps for Winter Operation
138
Storage 20
139
Preparing for Use after Storage
140
Troubleshooting 21
141
22 Blink Code
144
23 Technical Specifications
146
Engine
146
Engine Tightening Torques
147
Capacities
149
Engine Oil
149
Coolant
149
Fuel
149
Chassis
149
Electrical System
150
Tires
150
Fork
150
Shock Absorber
151
Chassis Tightening Torques
151
24 Substances
154
25 Auxiliary Substances
156
26 Standards
158
Index of Special Terms 27
159
28 List of Abbreviations
160
List of Symbols 29
161
Yellow and Orange Symbols
161
Green and Blue Symbols
161
Index
162

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