KTM 2018 50 SX User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2017

50 SX

50 SX Mini

Art. no. 3213469en

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 Operation7
- Protective Clothing8
- Work Rules8
- Environment8
- Owner's Manual8
3 Important Notes9
- Manufacturer and Implied 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 Article Number13
6 Controls14
- Hand Brake Lever14
- Throttle Grip14
- Kill Switch14
- Opening Filler Cap14
- Closing Filler Cap15
- Opening Oil Tank Cap (50 SX Mini)15
- Closing Oil Tank Cap (50 SX Mini)15
- Fuel Tap16
- Choke (50 SX)16
- Choke (50 SX Mini)16
- Kick Starter16
- Foot Brake Lever17
- Plug-In Stand17
7 Preparing for Use18
- Advice on First Use18
- Running in the Engine19
8 Riding Instructions20
- Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use20
- Starting20
- Starting up21
- Riding21
- Applying the Brakes21
- Stopping, Parking21
- Transport22
- Refueling22
- Filling up with Oil (50 SX Mini)23
9 Service Schedule24
- Additional Information24
- Required Work24
- Recommended Work25
10 Tuning the Chassis26
- Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with the Rider's Weight26
- Air Suspension AER 35 (50 SX)26
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber (50 SX)26
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber (50 SX)27
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber (50 SX)27
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber28
- Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded29
- Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber29
- Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber30
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber30
- Adjusting the Riding Sag31
- Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork32
- Adjusting the Fork Air Pressure (50 SX)32
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork (50 SX)33
- Handlebar Position33
- Adjusting Handlebar Position33
- Adjusting the Seat Height34
11 Service Work on the Chassis36
- Service Work on the Chassis36
- Raising the Motorcycle with a 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 Play of Steering Head Bearing42
- Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play43
- Greasing the Steering Head Bearing44
- Removing the Fuel Tank44
- Installing the Fuel Tank45
- Removing the Start Number Plate45
- Installing the Start Number Plate46
- Dismounting the Front Fender46
- Installing the Front Fender46
- Removing the Shock Absorber47
- Installing the Shock Absorber47
- Removing the Seat48
- Mounting the Seat49
- Removing the Air Filter49
- Installing the Air Filter49
- Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box50
- Removing the Main Silencer50
- Installing the Main Silencer50
- Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer51
- Removing the Engine Sprocket Cover51
- Installing the Engine Sprocket Cover52
- Checking the Chain for Dirt52
- Cleaning the Chain52
- Checking the Chain Tension53
- Adjusting the Chain Tension54
- Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide54
- Adjusting the Chain Guide56
- Checking the Frame56
- Checking the Swingarm56
- Checking the Throttle Cable Routing57
- Checking the Rubber Grip57
- Additionally Securing the Rubber Grip57
12 Brake System58
- Checking Play of Handbrake Lever58
- Adjusting the Play of the Hand Brake Lever58
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever58
- Checking Brake Discs59
- Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level59
- Adding Front Brake Fluid60
- Checking the Front Brake Linings61
- Changing the Front Brake Linings61
- Checking the Free Travel of the Foot Brake Lever63
- Adjusting the Free Travel of the Foot Brake Lever64
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever64
- Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level65
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid65
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings66
- Changing the Rear Brake Linings66
13 Wheels, Tires69
- Removing the Front Wheel69
- Installing the Front Wheel69
- Removing the Rear Wheel70
- Installing the Rear Wheel70
- Checking the Tire Condition71
- Checking Tire Air Pressure72
- Checking Spoke Tension72
14 Cooling System73
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level73
- Checking the Coolant Level74
- Draining the Coolant74
- Refilling with Coolant75
15 Tuning the Engine76
- Checking the Installation Position of the Throttle Grip76
- Checking the Play of the Throttle Cable76
- Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable76
- Carburetor - Idle (50 SX)77
- Carburetor - Idle (50 SX Mini)77
- Carburetor - Adjusting Idle Speed (50 SX)77
- Carburetor - Adjusting Idle Speed78
- (50 SX Mini)78
- Checking the Clutch Setting79
- Removing the Clutch Cover79
- Adjusting the Clutch80
- Installing the Clutch Cover81
16 Service Work on the Engine82
- Checking Oil Level (50 SX Mini)82
- Bleeding the Oil Pump (50 SX Mini)82
- Checking the Gear Oil Level83
- Changing the Gear Oil83
- Adding Gear Oil84
- Cleaning, Care86
- Cleaning Motorcycle86
18 Storage87
- Preparing for Use after Storage87
19 Troubleshooting88
20 Technical Data90
- Engine90
- Engine Tightening Torques90
- Carburetor with Carburetor Tuning91
- SX Mini91
- Capacities91
- Gear Oil91
- Coolant91
- Fuel91
- Chassis91
- Tires92
- Fork92
- SX Mini93
- Shock Absorber93
- Chassis Tightening Torques94
21 Substances95
22 Auxiliary Substances97
23 Standards99
24 List of Abbreviations100
- Index101

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KTM 2018 50 SX Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 2-stroke
Starter	Kickstarter
Transmission	Single-speed automatic
Front Brake	Disc brake
Rear Brake	Disc brake
Weight (without fuel)	41.5 kg
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Seat Height	684 mm
Front Suspension	WP AER 35, Ø 35 mm
Rear Suspension	WP XACT Monoshock
Fuel Tank Capacity	2.3 l
Bore x Stroke	39.5 mm x 40 mm