KTM 690 SMC R 2014 - Preparing for Use; Advice on First Use

KTM 690 SMC R 2014

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6 CONTROLS 40

401950-11

The gear positions can be seen in the photograph.

The neutral or idle position is between the first and second gears.

6.17 Foot brake lever

401956-10

Foot brake lever



is located in front of the right footrest.

The rear brake is engaged with the foot brake lever.

Table of Contents

Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
1 Meansofrepresentation9
- Means of Representation9
  - Symbols Used9
  - Formats Used9
2 Safety Advice10
- Use Definition - Intended Use10
- Degrees of Risk and Symbols11
- Tampering Warning11
- Safe Operation12
- Protective Clothing13
- Work Rules13
- Environment13
- Owner's Manual14
3 Important Information15
- Guarantee, Warranty15
- Operating and Auxiliary Substances15
- Spare Parts, Accessories15
- Service15
- Figures16
- Customer Service16
4 View of Vehicle18
- View of Vehicle, Front Left Side (Example)18
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right Side (Example)20
5 Serial Numbers22
- Chassis Number22
- Type Label22
- Key Number23
- Engine Number23
- Fork Part Number24
- Shock Absorber Part Number24
6 Controls25
- Clutch Lever25
- Hand Brake Lever25
- Throttle Grip26
- Horn Button26
- Light Switch27
- Turn Signal Switch27
- Emergency off Switch28
- Electric Starter Button28
- Ignition/Steering Lock29
- Combination Instrument29
- Overview29
- Function Buttons30
- Tachometer30
- Indicator Lamps31
- Display32
- Speed Display33
- Setting Kilometers or Miles33
- Time34
- Setting the Clock34
- 6.10.10 ODO Display35
- Setting/Resetting Display TRIP 135
- Setting/Resetting Display TRIP 236
- 6.10.13 TRIP F Display37
- 6.10.14 Gear Display37
- 6.10.15 Coolant Temperature Indicator38
- Opening the Filler Cap38
- Closing Filler Cap39
- Seat Release40
- Handrails40
- Passenger Footrests41
- Shift Lever41
- Foot Brake Lever42
- Side Stand43
7 Preparing for Use44
- Advice on First Use44
- Running in the Engine45
- Loading the Vehicle46
8 Riding Instructions48
- Performing Checks and Vehicle Care When Preparing for Use48
- Starting49
- Starting off51
- Shifting, Riding51
- Braking54
- Stopping, Parking56
- Transport57
- Refueling58
9 Service Schedule61
10 Tuning the Chassis64
- Fork/Shock Absorber64
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork64
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork65
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber66
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber66
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber67
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber68
- Handlebar Position69
- Adjusting the Handlebar Position70
11 Service Work on the Chassis71
- Raising the Motorcycle with a Lift Stand71
- Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand71
- Raising the Motorcycle with the Rear Wheel Stand72
- Taking the Motorcycle off of the Rear Wheel Stand73
- Raising the Motorcycle with the Front Wheel Stand73
- Taking the Motorcycle off of the Front Wheel Stand74
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs74
- Removing the Fork Protector76
- Installing the Fork Protector76
- Removing the Seat77
- Mounting the Seat77
- Removing the Air Filter78
- Installing the Air Filter79
- Checking the Chain for Dirt80
- Cleaning the Chain80
- Checking the Chain Tension81
- Adjusting the Chain Tension83
- Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide84
- Adjusting Basic Position of Clutch Lever88
- Checking/Rectifying the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch89
12 Brake System90
- Abs/Antilock Brake System90
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever91
- Checking the Brake Discs92
- Checking Brake Fluid Level of Front Brake93
- Adding Front Brake Fluid93
- Checking the Front Brake Linings95
- Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever96
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever97
- Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level98
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid98
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings100
13 Wheels, Tires102
- Removing Front Wheel102
- Installing the Front Wheel103
- Removing Rear Wheel105
- Installing the Rear Wheel106
- Checking the Rear Hub Rubber Dampers108
- Checking the Tire Condition110
- Tubeless Tire System112
- Checking the Tire Air Pressure112
- Checking the Spoke Tension113
14 Electrical System115
- Removing the Battery115
- Installing the Battery116
- Recharging the Battery117
15 Cooling System134
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level134
- Checking the Coolant Level136
- Draining the Coolant138
- Filling/Bleeding the Cooling System139
16 Tuning the Engine141
- Adjusting the Engine Characteristic141
- Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever142
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever142
- Service Work on the Engine144
- Checking the Engine Oil Level144
- Changing the Engine Oil and Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screens145
- Draining the Engine Oil145
- Removing the Oil Filter146
- Cleaning the Oil Screens148
- Installing the Oil Filter150
- Filling up with Engine Oil150
- Adding Engine Oil151
18 Cleaning, Care153
- Cleaning the Motorcycle153
- Checks and Maintenance Steps for Winter Operation155
19 Storage157
- Preparing for Use after Storage159
20 Troubleshooting160
21 Blink Code163
22 Technical Data169
- Engine169
- Engine Tightening Torques170
- Capacities173
- Engine Oil173
- Coolant174
- Fuel174
- Chassis174
- Electrical System175
- Tires176
- Fork176
- Shock Absorber177
- Chassis Tightening Torques178
23 Substances183
- Auxiliary Substances187
- Standards189
- Index190

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