KTM 450 XC-F 2023 - User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2023

450 SX‑F

450 XC-F

Art. no. 3214642en

Main Page

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 Article Number14
Shock Absorber Article Number15
Controls16
Clutch Lever16
Hand Brake Lever16
Throttle Grip16
Stop Button16
Start Button17
Combination Switch17
Overview of Indicator Lights17
Combination Instrument18
Opening the Fuel Tank Filler Cap18
Closing the Fuel Tank Filler Cap19
Cold Start Button20
Idle Speed Adjusting Screw20
Shift Lever21
Foot Brake Lever21
Plug-In Stand (All SX-F Models)21
Side Stand (XC-F US)22
Preparing for Use 723
Advice on Preparing for First Use23
Running in the Engine24
Starting Power of Lithium-Ion Batteries at Low Temperatures24
Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Operating Conditions25
Preparing the Vehicle for Rides on Dry Sand25
Preparing the Vehicle for Rides on Wet Sand26
Preparing the Vehicle for Rides on Wet and Muddy Circuits26
Preparing Vehicle for High Temperatures or Slow Riding27
Preparing the Vehicle for Low Temperatures or Snow27
Riding Instructions28
Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use28
Starting the Vehicle28
Activating Launch Control29
Activating Traction Control30
Starting off30
Quickshifter31
Activating the Quickshifter31
Shifting, Riding31
Applying the Brakes32
Stopping, Parking33
Transporting34
Refueling34
Service Schedule36
Additional Information36
10 Tuning the Chassis38
Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with Rider's Weight38
Air Suspension XACT38
Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber39
Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber39
Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber40
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber40
Measuring the Dimension of the Rear Wheel Unloaded41
Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber42
Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber42
Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber43
Adjusting the Riding Sag44
Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork45
Adjusting the Fork Air Pressure45
Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork46
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork47
Handlebar Position48
Adjusting the Handlebar Position48
Service Work on the Chassis 1151
Raising the Motorcycle with a Lift Stand51
Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand51
Bleeding the Fork Legs52
Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs52
Removing the Fork Protector53
Installing the Fork Protector53
Removing the Fork Legs53
Installing the Fork Legs54
Removing the Lower Triple Clamp55
Installing the Lower Triple Clamp55
Checking the Steering Head Bearing Play57
Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play58
Lubricating the Steering Head Bearing59
Removing the Start Number Plate59
Installing the Start Number Plate59
Removing Front Fender59
Installing Front Fender60
Removing the Shock Absorber61
Installing the Shock Absorber62
Removing the Seat64
Mounting the Seat64
Removing the Air Filter Box Cover65
Installing the Air Filter Box Cover66
Removing the Air Filter67
Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box67
Installing the Air Filter68
Preparing Air Filter Box Cover for Securing69
Removing the Main Silencer69
Installing the Main Silencer69
Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer70
Removing the Fuel Tank70
Installing the Fuel Tank72
Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation73
Cleaning the Chain73
Checking the Chain Tension74
Adjusting the Chain Tension75
Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide76
Checking the Frame78
Checking the Link Fork78
Checking the Throttle Cable Routing78
Checking the Rubber Grips79
Programming the Quickshifter80
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever80
Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch80
Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid81
Brake System 1283
Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever83
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever83
Checking the Brake Discs83
Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level84
Adding Front Brake Fluid85
Checking the Front Brake Linings86
Changing the Brake Linings of the Front Brake86
Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever89
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever89
Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level90
Adding Rear Brake Fluid91
Checking the Brake Linings of the Rear Brake92
Changing the Rear Brake Linings92
Wheels, Tires 1395
Removing the Front Wheel95
Installing the Front Wheel96
Removing the Rear Wheel96
Installing the Rear Wheel97
Checking the Tire Condition99
Checking Tire Pressure99
Checking the Spoke Tension100
Electrical System 14101
Removing the 12-V Battery101
Installing the 12-V Battery102
Charging the 12-V Battery103
Changing the Main Fuse104
Changing the Fuse of the Fuel Pump105
Diagnostics Connector106
Cooling System 15107
Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level107
Checking the Coolant Level108
Draining the Coolant108
Refilling with Coolant109
Changing the Coolant110
Tuning the Engine 16111
Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable111
Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable111
Adjusting the Characteristic Map of the Throttle Response112
Changing the Mapping114
Adjusting the Idle Speed114
Programming the Throttle Valve Position115
Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever116
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever116
Service Work on the Engine 17117
Changing the Fuel Screen117
Checking the Engine Oil Level118
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screens118
Adding Engine Oil121
18 Cleaning, Care122
Cleaning the Motorcycle122
19 Storage124
Preparing for Use after Storage125
20 Troubleshooting126
21 Blink Code128
22 Technical Data130
Engine130
Engine Tightening Torques131
Capacities133
Engine Oil133
Coolant133
Fuel133
Chassis133
Electrical System134
Tires134
Fork134
Sx-F Eu134
Sx-F Us135
XC-F Us135
Shock Absorber136
Sx-F Eu136
Sx-F Us136
XC-F Us137
Chassis Tightening Torques138
23 Substances140
24 Auxiliary Substances142
25 Standards144
Index of Special Terms 26145
27 List of Abbreviations146
List of Symbols 28147
Yellow and Orange Symbols147
Green and Blue Symbols147
White Symbols147
Index148

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Brand	KTM
Model	450 XC-F 2023
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

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