KTM 2015 450 SX-F EU User Manual

KTM 2015 450 SX-F EU

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2015

450 SX‑F EU

450 SX‑F USA

450 XC-F USA

Art. no. 3213176en

Table of Contents

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
1 Means of Representation6
- Symbols Used6
- Formats Used6
2 Safety Advice7
- Use Definition - Intended Use7
- Degrees of Risk and Symbols7
- Tampering Warning7
- Safe Operation8
- Protective Clothing8
- Work Rules8
- Environment8
- Owner's Manual8
3 Important Notes9
- Guarantee, Warranty9
- Operating and Auxiliary Substances9
- Spare Parts, Accessories9
- Service9
- Figures9
- Customer Service9
4 View of Vehicle10
- View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)10
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)11
5 Serial Numbers12
- Chassis Number12
- Type Label12
- Engine Number12
- Fork Part Number12
- Shock Absorber Part Number12
6 Controls13
- Clutch Lever13
- Hand Brake Lever13
- Throttle Grip13
- Kill Switch13
- Electric Starter Button13
- Overview of Indicator Lamps14
- Opening the Filler Cap14
- Closing the Filler Cap15
- Cold Start Button15
- Idle Speed Adjusting Screw16
- Shift Lever16
- Foot Brake Lever17
- Side Stand (XC-F)17
- Plug-In Stand (SX-F EU, SX-F USA)17
7 Preparing for Use18
- Advice on First Use18
- Running in the Engine19
- Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Riding Conditions19
- Preparing for Rides on Dry Sand20
- Preparing for Rides on Wet Sand20
- Preparing for Rides on Wet and Muddy Surfaces21
- Preparing for Rides at High Temperature and Slow Speed21
- Preparing for Rides at Low Temperatures or in Snow21
8 Riding Instructions22
- Checks and Maintenance Work When Preparing for Use22
- Starting22
- Starting off23
- Shifting, Riding23
- Applying the Brakes23
- Stopping, Parking24
- Transport24
- Refueling24
9 Service Schedule26
- Service Work (as Additional Order)27
10 Tuning the Chassis28
- Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with the Rider's Weight28
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber28
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber28
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber29
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber30
- Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded30
- Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber31
- Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber31
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber31
- Adjusting the Riding Sag32
- Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork33
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork33
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork34
- Handlebar Position35
- Adjusting the Handlebar Position35
11 Service Work on the Chassis36
- Raising the Motorcycle with the Lift Stand36
- Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand36
- Bleeding the Fork Legs36
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs37
- Removing the Fork Protector37
- Installing the Fork Protector37
- Removing the Fork Legs38
- Installing the Fork Legs38
- Removing the Lower Triple Clamp39
- Installing the Lower Triple Clamp40
- Checking the Steering Head Bearing Play41
- Adjusting the Play of the Steering Head Bearing42
- Greasing the Steering Head Bearing42
- Removing the Start Number Plate43
- Installing the Start Number Plate43
- Removing the Front Fender43
- Installing the Front Fender44
- Removing the Shock Absorber44
- Installing the Shock Absorber45
- Removing the Seat46
- Mounting the Seat46
- Removing the Air Filter Box Lid46
- Installing the Air Filter Box Lid46
- Removing the Air Filter47
- Installing the Air Filter47
- Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box48
- Securing the Air Filter Box Lid48
- Sealing the Air Filter Box48
- Removing the Main Silencer49
- Installing the Main Silencer49
- Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer49
- Removing the Fuel Tank50
- Installing the Fuel Tank51
- Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation52
- Cleaning the Chain52
- Checking the Chain Tension53
- Adjusting the Chain Tension53
- Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide54
- Checking the Frame56
- Checking the Swingarm56
- Checking the Throttle Cable Routing56
- Checking the Rubber Grip57
- Additionally Securing the Rubber Grip57
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever57
- Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch57
- Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid58
12 Brake System59
- Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever59
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever59
- Checking the Brake Discs59
- Checking the Brake Fluid Level of the Front Brake60
- Adding Front Brake Fluid60
- Checking the Front Brake Linings61
- Changing the Front Brake Linings61
- Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever63
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever63
- Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level64
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid64
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings65
- Changing the Rear Brake Linings65
13 Wheels, Tires67
- Removing the Front Wheel67
- Installing the Front Wheel67
- Removing the Rear Wheel68
- Installing the Rear Wheel69
- Checking the Tire Condition69
- Checking the Tire Air Pressure70
- Checking the Spoke Tension70
14 Electrical System72
- Removing the Battery72
- Installing the Battery72
- Charging the Battery72
- Changing the Main Fuse73
15 Cooling System75
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level75
- Checking the Coolant Level75
- Draining the Coolant76
- Refilling Coolant77
16 Tuning the Engine78
- Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable78
- Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable78
- Adjusting the Idle Speed79
- Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever79
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever79
17 Service Work on the Engine80
- Changing the Fuel Screen80
- Checking the Engine Oil Level80
- Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screens81
- Adding Engine Oil83
18 Cleaning, Care84
- Cleaning the Motorcycle84
19 Storage85
- Preparing for Use after Storage85
20 Troubleshooting86
21 Blink Code88
22 Technical Data89
- Engine89
- Engine Tightening Torques89
- Capacities91
- Engine Oil91
- Coolant91
- Fuel91
- Chassis91
- Electrical System92
- Tires92
- Fork92
- Sx-F Eu92
- Sx-F Usa92
- XC-F93
- Shock Absorber93
- Sx-F Eu93
- Sx-F Usa94
- XC-F94
- Chassis Tightening Torques95
23 Substances97
24 Auxiliary Substances99
25 Standards101
- Index102

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Brand	KTM
Model	2015 450 SX-F EU
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

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