KTM 150 SX User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2016

125 SX

150 SX

250 SX

250 XC

300 XC

Art. no. 3213330en

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
1 Means of Representation7
- Symbols Used7
- Formats Used7
2 Safety Advice8
- Use Definition - Intended Use8
- Degrees of Risk and Symbols8
- Tampering Warning8
- Safe Operation9
- Protective Clothing9
- Work Rules9
- Environment9
- Owner's Manual9
3 Important Notes10
- Guarantee, Warranty10
- Operating and Auxiliary Substances10
- Spare Parts, Accessories10
- Service10
- Figures10
- Customer Service10
4 View of Vehicle11
- View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)11
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)12
5 Serial Numbers13
- Chassis Number13
- Type Label13
- Engine Number13
- Fork Part Number13
- Shock Absorber Article Number13
6 Controls14
- Clutch Lever14
- Hand Brake Lever14
- Throttle Grip14
- Kill Switch14
- Electric Starter Button (All XC Models)14
- Opening the Filler Cap15
- Closing the Filler Cap15
- Fuel Tap (All SX Models)16
- Fuel Tap (All XC Models)16
- Choke17
- Shift Lever17
- Kick Starter17
- Foot Brake Lever18
- Plug-In Stand (All SX Models)18
- Side Stand (All XC Models)18
7 Preparing for Use19
- Advice on First Use19
- Running in the Engine20
- Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Riding Conditions20
- Preparing for Rides on Dry Sand20
- Preparing for Rides on Wet Sand22
- Preparing for Rides on Wet and Muddy Surfaces23
- Preparations for Riding at High Temperatures and Low Speeds23
- Preparing for Rides at Low Temperature or in Snow24
8 Riding Instructions25
- Checks and Maintenance Work When Preparing for Use25
- Starting25
- Starting off26
- Shifting, Riding26
- Braking27
- Stopping, Parking27
- Transport28
- Refueling28
9 Service Schedule29
- All SX Models29
- Service Work (as Additional Order)30
- All XC Models30
- Service Schedule30
- Service Work (as Additional Order)31
10 Tuning the Chassis32
- Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with the Rider's Weight32
- Air Suspension AER 48 (125/150 SX EU)32
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber33
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber33
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber34
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber35
- Measuring the Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded36
- Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber37
- Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber38
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber38
- Adjusting the Riding Sag39
- Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork41
- Adjusting the Fork Air Pressure (125/150 SX EU)41
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork42
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork43
- Handlebar Position44
- Adjusting the Handlebar Position44
11 Service Work on the Chassis46
- Raising the Motorcycle with a Lift Stand46
- Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand46
- Bleeding the Fork Legs47
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs47
- Removing the Fork Legs48
- Installing the Fork Legs48
- Removing the Fork Protector49
- Installing the Fork Protector49
- Removing the Lower Triple Clamp49
- Installing the Lower Triple Clamp50
- Checking the Play of the Steering Head Bearing52
- Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play52
- Greasing the Steering Head Bearing53
- Removing the Start Number Plate53
- Installing the Start Number Plate54
- Removing the Front Fender54
- Installing the Front Fender54
- Removing the Shock Absorber54
- Installing the Shock Absorber56
- Removing the Seat58
- Mounting the Seat58
- Removing the Air Filter Box Cover59
- Installing the Air Filter Box Cover60
- Removing the Air Filter61
- Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box61
- Installing the Air Filter62
- Securing the Air Filter Box Cover62
- Sealing the Air Filter Box63
- Disassembling the Main Silencer63
- Installing the Main Silencer64
- Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling in the Main Silencer64
- Removing the Fuel Tank65
- Installing the Fuel Tank66
- Checking the Chain for Dirt68
- Cleaning the Chain68
- Checking the Chain Tension69
- Adjusting the Chain Tension69
- Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide70
- Checking the Frame73
- Checking the Swingarm73
- Checking the Routing of the Throttle Cable73
- Checking the Rubber Grip74
- Additionally Securing the Rubber Grip75
- Adjusting Basic Position of Clutch Lever75
- Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch75
- Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid75
12 Brake System77
- Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever77
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever77
- Checking the Brake Discs77
- Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level78
- Adding Front Brake Fluid78
- Checking the Front Brake Linings79
- Changing the Front Brake Linings79
- Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever81
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever81
- Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level82
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid83
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings84
- Changing the Rear Brake Linings84
13 Wheels, Tires86
- Removing the Front Wheel86
- Installing the Front Wheel86
- Removing the Rear Wheel87
- Installing the Rear Wheel88
- Checking the Tire Condition88
- Checking the Tire Air Pressure89
- Checking the Spoke Tension89
14 Electrical System91
- Removing the Battery (All XC Models)91
- Installing the Battery (All XC Models)91
- Recharging the Battery (All XC Models)92
- Change the Main Fuse (All XC Models)93
15 Cooling System94
- Radiator Cover (All 125/150 Models)94
- Installing the Radiator Cover (All 125/150 Models)94
- Removing the Radiator Cover (All 125/150 Models)95
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level95
- Checking the Coolant Level96
- Draining the Coolant96
- Refilling with Coolant97
16 Tuning the Engine99
- Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable99
- Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable99
- Carburetor - Idle100
- Carburetor - Adjusting the Idle Speed100
- Ignition Curve Plug-In Connector101
- Changing the Ignition Timing Map102
- Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever102
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever103
- Engine Characteristic - Auxiliary Spring (All 250/300 Models)103
- Engine Characteristic - Setting the Auxiliary Spring (All 250/300 Models)103
17 Service Work on the Engine105
- Emptying the Carburetor Float Chamber105
- Checking the Gear Oil Level105
- Changing the Gear Oil106
- Draining the Gear Oil106
- Refilling with Gear Oil107
- Adding Gear Oil108
18 Cleaning, Care109
- Cleaning the Motorcycle109
19 Storage110
- Preparing for Use after Storage110
20 Troubleshooting111
21 Technical Data113
- Engine113
- All 125 Models113
- All 150 Models113
- Engine Tightening Torques116
- All 125/150 Models116
- All XC Models117
- Carburetor119
- All 125 Models119
- Carburetor - Basic Setting for Sandy Surfaces (All 125 Models)119
- Carburetor Tuning (All 125 Models)120
- All 150 Models121
- Carburetor - Basic Setting for Sandy Surfaces (All 150 Models)121
- Carburetor Tuning (All 150 Models)122
- Carburetor - Basic Setting for Sandy Surfaces (250 SX)123
- Carburetor Tuning (250 SX)124
- Carburetor Tuning (250 XC)125
- Carburetor Tuning (300 XC)127
- 21.3.14 General Carburetor Tuning128
- Capacities128
- Gear Oil128
- Coolant128
- Fuel128
- Chassis128
- Electrical System129
- Tires129
- Fork130
- 125/150 Sx Eu130
- 125/150 Sx Us130
- Sx Us131
- All XC Models131
- Shock Absorber132
- 125/150 Sx Eu132
- 125/150 Sx Us132
- Sx Eu133
- Sx Us133
- All XC Models134
- Chassis Tightening Torques134
22 Substances136
23 Auxiliary Substances138
24 Standards140
25 List of Abbreviations141
- Index142

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KTM 150 SX Specifications

General

Engine Type	1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine
Bore x Stroke	58 mm x 54.5 mm
Starter	Kickstarter
Transmission	6-speed
Front Suspension	WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension	WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
Front Brake	Disc brake
Rear Brake	Disc brake
Seat Height	950 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.5 liters
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Ground Clearance	375 mm
Frame Design	Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel
Clutch	Wet multi-disc clutch, hydraulically operated