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KTM 500EXC-F 2023 Owner's Manual (178 pages)

Brand: KTM | Category: Motorcycle | Size: 9 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
10
Tampering Warning
10
Safe Operation
10
Protective Clothing
11
Work Rules
11
Environment
11
Owner's Manual
12
Important Notes 3
13
Manufacturer Warranty, Implied Warranty
13
Fuel, Auxiliary Substances
13
Spare Parts, Technical Accessories
13
Service
13
Figures
13
Customer Service
13
View of Vehicle
14
View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)
14
View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)
15
Serial Numbers
16
Vehicle Identification Number
16
Type Label
16
Key Number (All EU Models)
17
Engine Number
17
Fork Part Number
17
Shock Absorber Article Number
17
Controls
18
Clutch Lever
18
Hand Brake Lever
18
Throttle Grip
18
Stop Button
18
Horn Button (All EU Models)
19
Light Switch (All EU Models)
19
Light Switch (XCF-W)
19
Turn Signal Switch (All EU Models)
20
Emergency off Switch
20
Start Button
20
Combination Switch (EXC-F SIX DAYS, XCF-W)
21
Overview of Indicator Lamps (All EU Models)
21
Overview of Indicator Lamps (XCF-W)
21
Opening Fuel Tank Filler Cap
22
Closing the Fuel Tank Filler Cap
22
Cold Start Button
23
Idle Speed Adjusting Screw
23
Shift Lever
24
Foot Brake Lever
24
Side Stand
24
Steering Lock (All EU Models)
25
Locking the Steering (All EU Models)
25
Unlocking the Steering (All EU Models)
26
Combination Instrument 7
27
Combination Instrument Overview
27
Activation and Test
27
Setting Kilometers or Miles
27
Setting the Combination Instrument
28
Setting the Clock
28
Viewing the Lap Time
29
Display Mode SPEED (Speed)
30
Display Mode SPEED/H (Operating Hours)
30
Setup Menu
30
Adjusting the Unit of Measurement
31
Display Mode SPEED/CLK (Time)
32
Setting the Clock
32
Display Mode SPEED/LAP (Lap Time)
32
Viewing the Lap Time
33
Display Mode SPEED/ODO (Odometer)
33
Display Mode SPEED/TR1 (Trip Master 1)
34
Display Mode SPEED/TR2 (Trip Master 2)
34
Adjusting TR2 (Trip Master 2)
34
Display Mode SPEED/A1 (Average Speed 1)
35
Display Mode SPEED/A2 (Average Speed 2)
35
Display Mode SPEED/S1 (Stop Watch 1)
36
Display Mode SPEED/S2 (Stop Watch 2)
36
Table of Functions
36
Table of Conditions and Menu Activation
38
Preparing for Use 8
39
Advice on Preparing for First Use
39
Running-In the Engine
40
Starting Power of Lithium-Ion Batteries at Low Temperatures
41
Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Operating Conditions
41
Preparing the Vehicle for Riding on Dry Sand
41
Preparing the Vehicle for Riding on Wet Sand
42
Preparing the Vehicle for Riding on Wet and Muddy Circuits
43
Preparing Vehicle for High Temperatures or Slow Riding
43
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
Activating Traction Control (EXC-F SIX DAYS, XCF-W)
46
Starting off
47
Shifting, Riding
47
Braking
47
Stopping, Parking
48
Transporting
49
Refueling
49
Service Schedule 10
51
Additional Information
51
Required Work
51
Recommended Work
52
11 Tuning the Chassis
54
Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with Rider's Weight
54
Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
54
Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
54
Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
55
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber
56
Measuring the Dimension of the Rear Wheel Unloaded
56
Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber
57
Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber
57
Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber
58
Adjusting the Riding Sag
59
Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork
59
Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork
60
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork
60
Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Fork
61
Handlebar Position
62
Adjusting the Handlebar Position
62
Service Work on the Chassis 12
65
Raising the Motorcycle with the Lift Stand
65
Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand
65
Bleeding the Fork Legs
65
Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs
66
Removing the Fork Protector
66
Installing the Fork Protector
67
Removing the Fork Legs
67
Installing the Fork Legs
68
(Exc-F Eu, Xcf-W)
69
(Exc-F Six Days Eu)
70
Installing the Lower Triple Clamp (EXC-F EU, XCF-W)
70
Installing the Lower Triple Clamp (EXC-F SIX DAYS EU)
72
Checking Steering Head Bearing Play
74
Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play (EXC-F EU, XCF-W)
75
Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play (EXC-F SIX DAYS EU)
75
Lubricating the Steering Head Bearing
76
Removing Front Fender
76
Installing Front Fender
77
Removing the Shock Absorber
78
Installing the Shock Absorber
78
Removing the Seat
79
Mounting the Seat
79
Removing the Air Filter Box Cover
80
Installing the Air Filter Box Cover
81
Removing the Air Filter
81
Installing the Air Filter
82
Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box
82
Preparing Air Filter Box Cover for Securing
83
Removing the Main Silencer
83
Installing the Main Silencer
84
Cleaning the Spark Arrestor (XCF-W)
84
Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer
86
Removing the Fuel Tank
87
Installing the Fuel Tank
88
Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation
90
Cleaning the Chain
90
Checking the Chain Tension
91
Adjusting the Chain Tension
92
Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide
93
Checking the Frame
95
Checking the Link Fork
95
Checking the Throttle Cable Routing
95
Checking the Rubber Grip
96
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever
97
Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch
97
Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
98
Removing the Engine Guard (EXC-F SIX DAYS, XCF-W)
99
Installing the Engine Guard (EXC-F SIX DAYS, XCF-W)
100
Brake System 13
101
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever
101
Checking the Brake Discs
101
Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level
102
Adding the Front Brake Fluid
102
Checking the Front Brake Linings
104
Changing the Brake Linings of the Front Brake
104
Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever
108
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever
109
Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level
110
Adding Rear Brake Fluid
110
Checking the Rear Brake Linings
111
Changing the Rear Brake Linings
112
Wheels, Tires 14
115
Removing the Front Wheel
115
Installing the Front Wheel
116
Removing the Rear Wheel
116
Installing the Rear Wheel
117
Checking the Tire Condition
119
Checking Tire Pressure
119
Checking Spoke Tension
120
Electrical System 15
121
Removing the 12-V Battery
121
Installing the 12-V Battery
122
Charging the 12-V Battery
123
Changing Main Fuse
125
Changing the Fuses of Individual Electrical Power Consumers
126
Removing the Headlight Mask with the Headlight
127
Installing the Headlight Mask with the Headlight
128
Changing the Headlight Bulb
128
Checking the Headlight Setting
129
Adjusting the Headlight Range
130
Changing the Turn Signal Bulb (All EU Models)
130
Changing the Combination Instrument Battery
131
Diagnostics Connector
132
Cooling System 16
133
Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level
133
Checking the Coolant Level
134
Draining the Coolant
135
Refilling Coolant
136
Changing the Coolant
136
17 Tuning the Engine
138
Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable
138
Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable
138
Adjusting the Characteristic Map of the Throttle Response
139
Changing the Mapping (EXC-F SIX DAYS, XCF-W)
140
Adjusting the Idle Speed
141
Teaching the Throttle Valve Position
142
Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever
142
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever
143
18 Service Work on the Engine
144
Changing the Fuel Screen
144
Checking the Engine Oil Level
145
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screens
145
Adding Engine Oil
148
Cleaning, Care 19
149
Cleaning the Motorcycle
149
Checks and Maintenance Steps for Winter Operation
150
Storage 20
151
Preparing for Use after Storage
152
Troubleshooting 21
153
22 Blink Code
156
23 Technical Data
158
Engine
158
Engine Tightening Torques
159
Capacities
160
Engine Oil
160
Coolant
160
Fuel
160
Chassis
161
Electrical System
162
Tires
162
Fork
162
Shock Absorber
163
Chassis Tightening Torques
164
24 Substances
166
25 Auxiliary Substances
168
26 Standards
170
Index of Special Terms 27
171
28 List of Abbreviations
172
List of Symbols 29
173
Yellow and Orange Symbols
173
Green and Blue Symbols
173
Index
174

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