KTM 50 SX - Motorcycle Storage; Long-Term Storage Procedures

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16 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 71

– Start the engine and check that it is oil-tight.

Table of Contents

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
- Guarantee, Warranty9
- Operating and Auxiliary Substances9
- Spare Parts, Accessories9
- Service9
- Figures9
- Customer Service9
4 View of Vehicle10
- View of the Vehicle from the Left Front (Example)10
- View of the Vehicle from the Right Rear (Example)11
5 Serial Numbers12
- Chassis Number12
- Type Label12
- Engine Number12
- Fork Part Number12
- Shock Absorber Part 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 Tap15
- Choke (50 SX)16
- Choke (50 SX Mini)16
- Kickstarter16
- Foot Brake Lever16
- Plug-In Stand16
7 Preparing for Use17
- Advice on First Use17
- Running in the Engine18
8 Riding Instructions19
- Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use19
- Starting19
- Starting up20
- Riding20
- Braking20
- Stopping, Parking20
- Transport21
- Refueling21
- Filling up with Oil (50 SX Mini)22
9 Service Schedule23
10 Tuning the Chassis25
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber25
- Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded25
- Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber25
- Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber26
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber26
- Adjusting the Riding Sag27
- Handlebar Position27
- Adjusting Handlebar Position27
- Adjusting Seat Height28
11 Service Work on the Chassis29
- Raising the Motorcycle with a Lift Stand29
- Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand29
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs29
- Removing the Fork Protector30
- Installing the Fork Protector30
- Removing the Fork Legs30
- Installing the Fork Legs31
- Removing the Lower Triple Clamp31
- Installing the Lower Triple Clamp32
- Checking Play of Steering Head Bearing33
- Adjusting the Play of the Steering Head Bearing34
- Greasing the Steering Head Bearing34
- Dismounting the Start Number Plate35
- Installing the Start Number Plate35
- Dismounting the Front Fender35
- Installing the Front Fender35
- Removing the Shock Absorber36
- Installing Shock Absorber36
- Removing the Seat36
- Mounting the Seat37
- Removing the Air Filter37
- Installing the Air Filter37
- Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box38
- Removing Main Silencer38
- Installing the Main Silencer39
- Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer39
- Removing the Chain Guard (50 SX)39
- Installing the Chain Guard (50 SX)40
- Removing the Engine Sprocket Cover40
- Installing the Engine Sprocket Cover40
- Checking the Chain for Dirt40
- Cleaning the Chain41
- Checking the Chain Tension41
- Adjusting Chain Tension42
- Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket and Chain Guide42
- Adjusting the Chain Guide44
- Checking the Frame45
- Checking the Swingarm45
- Checking the Throttle Cable Routing45
- Checking the Rubber Grip46
- Additionally Securing the Rubber Grip46
12 Brake System47
- Checking Play of Handbrake Lever47
- Adjusting the Play of the Hand Brake Lever47
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever47
- Checking Brake Discs48
- Checking Front Brake Fluid Level48
- Adding Front Brake Fluid49
- Checking the Front Brake Linings50
- Changing the Front Brake Linings50
- Checking the Free Travel of the Foot Brake Lever51
- Adjusting the Free Travel of the Foot Brake Lever52
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever52
- Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level53
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid53
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings54
- Changing the Rear Brake Linings54
13 Wheels, Tires57
- Removing the Front Wheel57
- Installing the Front Wheel57
- Removing Rear Wheel58
- Installing the Rear Wheel58
- Checking the Tire Condition58
- Checking Tire Air Pressure59
- Checking Spoke Tension59
14 Cooling System61
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level61
- Checking the Coolant Level62
- Draining the Coolant62
- Refilling Coolant63
15 Tuning the Engine64
- Checking the Installation Position of the Throttle Grip64
- Checking the Play of the Throttle Cable64
- Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable64
- Carburetor - Idle (50 SX)65
- Carburetor - Idle (50 SX Mini)65
- Carburetor - Adjusting Idle Speed (50 SX)65
- Carburetor - Adjusting Idle Speed66
- 50 SX Mini)66
- Checking the Clutch Setting67
- Removing the Clutch Cover67
- Adjusting the Clutch68
- Installing the Clutch Cover69
16 Service Work on the Engine70
- Checking Oil Level (50 SX Mini)70
- Bleeding the Oil Pump (50 SX Mini)70
- Checking the Gear Oil Level71
- Changing the Gear Oil71
- Adding Gear Oil72
17 Cleaning, Care74
- Cleaning Motorcycle74
18 Storage75
- Preparing for Use after Storage75
19 Troubleshooting76
20 Technical Data78
- Engine78
- Engine Tightening Torques78
- Specifications78
- Capacities79
- Carburetor with Carburetor Tuning79
- Chassis79
- Coolant79
- Fuel79
- Gear Oil79
- SX Mini79
- Fork80
- SX Mini80
- Tires80
- Shock Absorber81
- SX Mini81
- Chassis Tightening Torques82
21 Substances83
22 Auxiliary Substances85
23 Standards87
- Index88

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