KTM 500 EXC-F US 2023 Manuals

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KTM 500 EXC-F US 2023 Owner's Manual (170 pages)

Brand: KTM | Category: Motorcycle | Size: 9.46 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
15
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
Emergency off Switch
22
Start Button
22
Overview of Indicator Lamps
23
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 Riding on Dry Sand
42
Preparing the Vehicle for Riding on Wet Sand
43
Preparing the Vehicle for Riding 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
Required Work
50
Recommended Work
51
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
Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Fork
59
Handlebar Position
60
Adjusting the Handlebar Position
60
Service Work on the Chassis 12
63
Raising the Motorcycle with the Lift Stand
63
Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand
63
Bleeding the Fork Legs
63
Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs
64
Removing the Fork Protector
64
Installing the Fork Protector
65
Removing the Fork Legs
65
Installing the Fork Legs
66
(Exc-F Us)
67
(Exc-F Six Days Us)
68
Installing the Lower Triple Clamp (EXC-F US)
68
Installing the Lower Triple Clamp (EXC-F SIX DAYS US)
70
Guideline Screw, Top Triple M8
71
Tighten Screw
71
Guideline
71
Screw, Top Steering M20X1.5
71
Checking Steering Head Bearing Play
72
Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play (EXC-F US)
73
Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play (EXC-F SIX DAYS US)
73
Tighten Screw
73
Guideline
73
Screw, Top Steering M8
73
Tighten Screws
73
Lubricating the Steering Head Bearing
74
Removing Front Fender
74
Guideline Screw, Top Triple M8
74
Installing Front Fender
75
Removing the Shock Absorber
76
Installing the Shock Absorber
76
Removing the Seat
77
Mounting the Seat
77
Removing the Air Filter Box Cover
78
Installing the Air Filter Box Cover
79
Removing the Air Filter
79
Installing the Air Filter
80
Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box
80
Preparing Air Filter Box Cover for Securing
81
Removing the Main Silencer
81
Installing the Main Silencer
82
Cleaning the Spark Arrestor
82
Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer
84
Removing the Fuel Tank
84
Installing the Fuel Tank
86
Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation
87
Cleaning the Chain
88
Checking the Chain Tension
88
Adjusting the Chain Tension
89
Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide
90
Checking the Frame
93
Checking the Link Fork
93
Checking the Throttle Cable Routing
93
Checking the Rubber Grip
94
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever
95
Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch
95
Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
96
Removing the Engine Guard (EXC-FSIX DAYS US)
97
Installing the Engine Guard (EXC-FSIX DAYS US)
97
13 Brake System
98
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever
98
Checking the Brake Discs
98
Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level
99
Adding the Front Brake Fluid
99
Checking the Front Brake Linings
100
Changing the Brake Linings of the Front Brake
101
Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever
103
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever
103
Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level
104
Adding Rear Brake Fluid
105
Checking the Rear Brake Linings
106
Changing the Rear Brake Linings
106
Wheels, Tires 14
109
Removing the Front Wheel
109
Installing the Front Wheel
110
Removing the Rear Wheel
110
Installing the Rear Wheel
111
Checking the Tire Condition
113
Checking Tire Pressure
113
Checking Spoke Tension
114
Electrical System 15
115
Removing the 12-V Battery
115
Installing the 12-V Battery
116
Charging the 12-V Battery
117
Changing Main Fuse
119
Changing the Fuses of Individual Electrical Power Consumers
120
Removing the Headlight Mask with the Headlight
121
Installing the Headlight Mask with the Headlight
122
Changing the Headlight Bulb
122
Checking the Headlight Setting
123
Adjusting the Headlight Range
123
Changing the Turn Signal Bulb
124
Changing the Combination Instrument Battery
124
Diagnostics Connector
125
16 Cooling System
126
Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level
126
Checking the Coolant Level
127
Draining the Coolant
127
Refilling Coolant
128
Changing the Coolant
129
Tuning the Engine 17
131
Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable
131
Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable
131
Adjusting the Characteristic Map of the Throttle Response
132
Adjusting the Idle Speed
133
Teaching the Throttle Valve Position
134
Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever
135
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever
135
18 Service Work on the Engine
136
Changing the Fuel Screen
136
Checking the Engine Oil Level
137
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screens
137
Adding Engine Oil
140
Cleaning, Care 19
141
Cleaning the Motorcycle
141
Checks and Maintenance Steps for Winter Operation
142
Storage 20
143
Preparing for Use after Storage
144
Troubleshooting 21
145
22 Blink Code
148
23 Technical Data
150
Engine
150
Engine Tightening Torques
151
Capacities
152
Engine Oil
152
Coolant
152
Fuel
152
Chassis
153
Electrical System
153
Tires
154
Fork
154
Shock Absorber
155
Chassis Tightening Torques
155
24 Substances
158
25 Auxiliary Substances
160
26 Standards
162
Index of Special Terms 27
163
28 List of Abbreviations
164
List of Symbols 29
165
Yellow and Orange Symbols
165
Green and Blue Symbols
165
Index
166

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