KTM 250 SX 2021 - Preparing for Use after Storage

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18 STORAGE

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18.2 Preparing for use after storage

401059-01

– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 44)

– Perform checks and maintenance measures when preparing for

use. ( p. 26)

– Make a test ride.

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Table of Contents4
Means of Representation 17
Symbols Used7
Formats Used7
Safety Advice8
Use Definition - Intended Use8
Misuse8
Degrees of Risk and Symbols8
Tampering Warning9
Safe Operation9
Protective Clothing10
Work Rules10
Environment10
Owner's Manual10
Important Notes 311
Manufacturer Warranty, Implied Warranty11
Fuel, Auxiliary Substances11
Spare Parts, Accessories11
Service11
Figures11
Customer Service11
View of Vehicle12
View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)12
View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)13
Serial Numbers14
Vehicle Identification Number14
Type Label14
Engine Number14
Fork Part Number14
Shock Absorber Article Number15
Controls16
Clutch Lever16
Hand Brake Lever16
Throttle Grip16
Switch-Off Button16
Opening Fuel Tank Filler Cap17
Closing the Fuel Tank Filler Cap17
Fuel Tap18
Choke18
Shift Lever18
Kick Starter Lever19
Foot Brake Lever19
Plug-In Stand19
Service Hour Counter20
Preparing for Use 721
Advice on Preparing for First Use21
Running in the Engine22
Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Operating Conditions22
Preparing the Vehicle for Riding on Dry Sand23
Preparing the Vehicle for Riding on Wet Sand24
Preparing the Vehicle for Riding on Wet and Muddy Circuits26
Preparing Vehicle for High Temperatures or Slow Riding26
Preparing the Vehicle for Low Temperatures or Snow27
Riding Instructions28
Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use28
Starting28
Starting off29
Shifting, Riding29
Applying the Brakes30
Stopping, Parking30
Transporting31
Refueling32
Service Schedule 933
Additional Information33
Required Work33
Recommended Work34
Tuning the Chassis 1035
Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with Rider's Weight35
Air Suspension XACT 544835
Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber36
Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber36
Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber37
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber37
Measuring the Rear Wheel Dimension Unloaded38
Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber39
Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber39
Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber40
Adjusting the Riding Sag41
Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork41
Adjusting the Fork Air Pressure42
Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork43
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 Legs46
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 Steering Head Bearing Play52
Adjusting Steering Head Bearing Play53
Lubricating the Steering Head Bearing53
Removing the Start Number Plate54
Installing the Start Number Plate54
Removing Front Fender54
Installing Front Fender54
Removing the Shock Absorber55
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 Filter60
Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box61
Installing the Air Filter62
Preparing Air Filter Box Cover for Securing62
Removing the Main Silencer62
Installing the Main Silencer63
Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling in the Main Silencer63
Removing the Fuel Tank64
Installing the Fuel Tank65
Checking the Chain for Dirt66
Cleaning the Chain67
Checking the Chain Tension67
Adjusting the Chain Tension68
Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide69
Checking the Frame72
Checking the Link Fork72
Checking Throttle Cable Routing72
Checking the Rubber Grip73
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever74
Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch74
Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid75
Brake System 1277
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 Fluid79
Checking the Front Brake Linings80
Changing the Front Brake Linings80
Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever83
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever83
Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level84
Adding Rear Brake Fluid84
Checking the Brake Linings of the Rear Brake86
Changing the Rear Brake Linings86
Wheels, Tires 1389
Removing the Front Wheel89
Installing the Front Wheel90
Removing the Rear Wheel90
Installing the Rear Wheel91
Checking the Tire Condition93
Checking Tire Pressure93
Checking Spoke Tension94
Cooling System 1495
Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level95
Checking the Coolant Level96
Draining the Coolant96
Refilling with Coolant97
Changing the Coolant99
Tuning the Engine 15101
Checking Throttle Cable Play101
Adjusting Throttle Cable Play101
Carburetor Tuning102
Carburetor Idle Control104
Carburetor - Adjusting the Idle Speed105
Plug-In Connector of Ignition Timing Map Adjustment106
Changing the Ignition Timing Map106
Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever106
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever106
Engine Characteristic - Auxiliary Spring107
Engine Characteristic - Adjusting the Auxiliary Spring107
Service Work on the Engine 16109
Emptying the Carburetor Float Chamber109
Checking the Gear Oil Level110
Changing the Gear Oil110
Adding the Gear Oil111
Cleaning, Care 17113
Cleaning the Motorcycle113
Storage 18115
Preparing for Use after Storage116
Troubleshooting 19117
Technical Data 20119
Engine119
Engine Tightening Torques119
Carburetor121
Carburetor Tuning121
Carburetor - Basic Setting for Sandy Surfaces122
Capacities122
Gear Oil122
Coolant122
Fuel122
Chassis122
Electrical System123
Tires123
Fork123
Shock Absorber124
Chassis Tightening Torques124
21 Substances126
22 Auxiliary Substances128
23 Standards130
List of Abbreviations 24131
Index132

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