KTM 350 XC-F 2012 User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2012

250 SX‑F EU

250 SX‑F USA

250 XC-F USA

Art. no. 3211715en

Table of Contents4
Means of Representation6
Important Information7
View of Vehicle9
- View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)9
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)10
Serial Numbers11
- Chassis Number11
- Type Label11
- Engine Number11
- Fork Part Number11
- Shock Absorber Part Number11
Controls12
- Clutch Lever12
- Hand Brake Lever12
- Throttle Grip12
- Kill Switch12
- Electric Starter Button12
- Overview of Indicator Lamps13
- Opening the Filler Cap13
- Closing the Filler Cap13
- Idle Speed Adjusting Screw14
- Shift Lever14
- Kick Starter (XC-F)14
- Foot Brake Lever14
- Plug-In Stand (All SX-F Models)15
- Side Stand (XC-F)15
Preparing for Use16
- Advice on First Use16
- Running in the Engine17
- Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Riding Conditions17
- Preparing for Rides on Dry Sand17
- Preparing for Rides on Wet Sand18
- Preparing for Rides on Wet and Muddy Surfaces18
- Preparing for Rides at High Temperatures and Low Speeds19
- Preparing for Rides at Low Temperatures or in Snow19
Riding Instructions20
- Checks and Maintenance before Putting into Operation20
- Starting20
- Starting off21
- Shifting, Riding21
- Applying the Brakes21
- Stopping, Parking21
- Refueling22
Service Schedule23
- Service Work (as Additional Order)24
Tuning the Chassis25
- Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with the Rider's Weight25
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber25
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber25
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber26
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber27
- Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded27
- Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber28
- Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber28
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber28
- Adjusting the Riding Sag29
- Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork30
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork30
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork30
- Handlebar Position31
- Adjusting the Handlebar Position31
Service Work on the Chassis33
- Raising the Motorcycle with the Lift Stand33
- Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand33
- Bleeding the Fork Legs33
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs34
- Loosening the Fork Protection34
- Positioning the Fork Protection34
- Removing the Fork Legs34
- Installing the Fork Legs35
- Removing the Fork Protector35
- Installing the Fork Protector36
- Removing the Lower Triple Clamp36
- Installing the Lower Triple Clamp36
- Checking the Steering Head Bearing Play38
- Adjusting the Play of the Steering Head Bearing38
- Greasing the Steering Head Bearing39
- Removing the Start Number Plate39
- Installing the Start Number Plate39
- Removing the Front Fender39
- Installing the Front Fender39
- Removing the Shock Absorber40
- Installing the Shock Absorber40
- Removing the Seat41
- Mounting the Seat41
- Removing the Air Filter Box Lid41
- Installing the Air Filter Box Lid42
- Removing the Air Filter42
- Installing the Air Filter42
- Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box43
- Removing the Main Silencer43
- Installing the Main Silencer43
- Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer44
- Removing the Fuel Tank44
- Installing the Fuel Tank45
- Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation46
- Cleaning the Chain46
- Checking the Chain Tension47
- Adjusting the Chain Tension47
- Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket and Chain Guide48
- Adjusting the Chain Guide50
- Checking the Frame50
- Checking the Swingarm50
- Checking the Throttle Cable Routing50
- Checking the Rubber Grip51
- Additionally Securing the Rubber Grip51
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever51
- Checking the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch51
- Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid52
Brakes53
- Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever53
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever53
- Checking the Brake Discs53
- Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level54
- Adding Front Brake Fluid54
- Checking the Front Brake Linings55
- Changing the Front Brake Linings55
- Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever57
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever57
- Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level58
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid58
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings59
- Changing the Rear Brake Linings59
Wheels, Tires61
- Removing the Front Wheel61
- Installing the Front Wheel61
- Removing the Rear Wheel62
- Installing the Rear Wheel62
- Checking the Tire Condition63
- Checking the Tire Air Pressure64
- Checking the Spoke Tension64
Electrical System65
- Removing the Battery65
- Installing the Battery65
- Recharging the Battery65
- Changing the Main Fuse66
Cooling System68
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level68
- Checking the Coolant Level68
- Draining the Coolant69
- Refilling Coolant70
Tuning the Engine71
- Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable71
- Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable71
- Adjusting the Idle Speed71
- Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever72
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever72
Service Work on the Engine73
- Checking the Engine Oil Level73
- Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screen73
- Adding Engine Oil75
Cleaning, Care76
- Cleaning the Motorcycle76
Storage77
- Putting into Operation after Storage77
Troubleshooting78
Blink Code80
Technical Data - Engine81
- Capacity - Engine Oil82
- Capacity - Coolant82
Technical Data - Engine Tightening Torques83
Technical Data - Chassis85
- Lighting Equipment85
- Tires86
- Capacity - Fuel86
Technical Data - Fork87
- Sx-F Eu87
- Sx-F Usa87
- XC-F88
Technical Data - Shock Absorber89
- Sx-F Eu89
- Sx-F Usa89
- XC-F90
Technical Data - Tightening Torques for Chassis91

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KTM 350 XC-F 2012 Specifications

General

Displacement	349.7 cc
Bore x Stroke	88 mm x 57.5 mm
Compression Ratio	12.8:1
Starter	Electric
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Brake	260 mm disc
Rear Brake	220 mm disc
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Ignition	Keihin EMS
Frame	Chromoly steel
Front Suspension	WP USD 4860 MXMA
Rear Suspension	WP Suspension PDS shock absorber