KTM 300 XC 2024 - User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2024

250 SX

300 SX

250 XC

300 XC

Art. no. 3214833en

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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 Clothing9
Work Rules10
Environment10
Owner's Manual10
Important Notes 311
Manufacturer Warranty, Implied Warranty11
Fuel, Auxiliary Substances11
Spare Parts, Technical 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
Steering Head Label14
Engine Number14
Fork Part Number14
Shock Absorber Article Number15
Controls16
Clutch Lever16
Hand Brake Lever16
Throttle Grip17
Stop Button17
Start Button18
Combination Switch18
Overview of Indicator Lights (All SX Models)18
Overview of Indicator Lights (All XC Models)19
Combination Instrument19
Opening Fuel Tank Filler Cap19
Closing the Fuel Tank Filler Cap20
Cold Start Button21
Idle Speed Adjusting Screw21
Shift Lever21
Foot Brake Lever22
Plug-In Stand (All SX Models)22
Side Stand (All XC Models)23
Preparing for Use24
Advice on Preparing for First Use24
Running in the Engine25
Starting Power of Lithium-Ion Batteries at Low Temperatures26
Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Operating Conditions26
Preparing the Vehicle for Rides on Dry Sand26
Preparing the Vehicle for Rides on Wet Sand27
Preparing the Vehicle for Rides on Wet and Muddy Circuits28
Preparing Vehicle for High Temperatures or Slow Riding28
Preparing the Vehicle for Low Temperatures or Snow28
Riding Instructions 829
Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use29
Starting the Vehicle29
Starting off30
Shifting, Riding31
Braking31
Stopping, Parking32
Transporting32
Refueling33
Service Schedule 935
Additional Information35
Tuning the Chassis 1037
Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with Rider's Weight37
Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber37
Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber37
Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber38
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber39
Measuring the Dimension of the Rear Wheel Unloaded39
Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber40
Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber40
Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber41
Adjusting the Riding Sag42
Air Suspension XACT43
Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork43
Adjusting the Fork Air Pressure (All SX Models)44
Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork45
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork46
Handlebar Position47
Adjusting the Handlebar Position47
11 Service Work on the Chassis50
Raising the Motorcycle with a Lift Stand50
Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand50
Bleeding the Fork Legs51
Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs51
Removing the Fork Protector52
Installing the Fork Protector52
Removing the Engine Guard (All XC Models)53
Installing the Engine Guard (All XC Models)53
Removing the Frame Protector54
Installing the Frame Protector54
Removing the Fork Legs54
Installing the Fork Legs55
Removing the Lower Triple Clamp56
Installing the Lower Triple Clamp56
Checking Steering Head Bearing Play58
Adjusting Steering Head Bearing Play59
Lubricating the Steering Head Bearing60
Removing the Start Number Plate60
Installing the Start Number Plate60
Removing Front Fender60
Installing Front Fender61
Removing the Shock Absorber62
Installing the Shock Absorber63
Removing the Seat64
Mounting the Seat65
Removing the Air Filter Box Cover65
Installing the Air Filter Box Cover66
Removing the Air Filter68
Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box68
Installing the Air Filter69
Preparing Air Filter Box Cover for Securing70
Removing the Main Silencer70
Installing the Main Silencer70
Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling in the Main Silencer71
Removing the Fuel Tank71
Installing the Fuel Tank73
Checking the Chain for Dirt74
Cleaning the Chain74
Checking the Chain Tension75
Adjusting the Chain Tension76
Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide77
Checking the Frame79
Checking the Link Fork79
Checking the Throttle Cable Routing79
Checking the Rubber Grip80
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever81
Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch81
Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid82
12 Brake System84
Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever84
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever84
Checking the Brake Discs84
Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level85
Adding Front Brake Fluid86
Checking that the Brake Linings of the Front Brake Are Secured87
Changing the Brake Linings of the Front Brake88
Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever90
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever90
Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level91
Adding Rear Brake Fluid92
Checking that the Brake Linings of the Rear Brake Are Secured93
Changing the Rear Brake Linings93
13 Wheels, Tires96
Removing the Front Wheel96
Installing the Front Wheel97
Removing the Rear Wheel97
Installing the Rear Wheel98
Checking the Tire Condition100
Checking Tire Pressure100
Checking Spoke Tension101
14 Electrical System102
Removing the 12-V Battery102
Installing the 12-V Battery103
Charging the 12-V Battery104
Changing the Main Fuse105
Changing the Fuse of the Fuel Pump106
Diagnostics Connector107
15 Cooling System108
Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level108
Checking the Coolant Level109
Draining the Coolant109
Refilling with Coolant110
Changing the Coolant112
16 Exhaust Control114
Programming the End Positions of the Exhaust Control114
17 Tuning the Engine116
Changing the Mapping116
Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable116
Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable117
Adjusting the Idle Speed117
Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever118
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever119
18 Service Work on the Engine120
Changing the Fuel Screen120
Checking the Gear Oil Level121
Changing the Gear Oil121
Adding the Gear Oil122
19 Cleaning, Care124
Cleaning the Motorcycle124
20 Storage126
Preparing for Use after Storage127
21 Troubleshooting128
22 Blink Code130
23 Technical Specifications132
Engine132
Engine Tightening Torques133
Capacities134
Gear Oil134
Coolant134
Fuel134
Chassis134
Electrical System135
Tires135
Fork135
All SX Models135
All XC Models136
Shock Absorber136
All SX Models136
All XC Models137
Chassis Tightening Torques138
24 Substances140
25 Auxiliary Substances142
26 Standards144
Index of Special Terms 27145
28 List of Abbreviations146
List of Symbols 29147
Yellow and Orange Symbols147
Green and Blue Symbols147
Index148

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Brand	KTM
Model	300 XC 2024
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

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