KTM F8475S0 2019 User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2019

450 SX‑F

450 XC-F

Art. no. 3213851en

Table of Contents4
Means of Representation 17
Symbols Used7
Formats Used7
Safety Advice8
Use Definition - Intended Use8
Misuse8
Degrees of Risk and Symbols9
Tampering Warning9
Safe Operation9
Protective Clothing10
Work Rules10
Environment10
Owner's Manual11
Important Notes12
Manufacturer and Implied Warranty12
Operating and Auxiliary Substances12
Spare Parts, Accessories12
Service12
Figures12
Customer Service12
View of Vehicle14
View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)14
View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)15
Serial Numbers16
Chassis Number16
Type Label16
Engine Number16
Fork Article Number16
Shock Absorber Article Number17
Controls18
Clutch Lever18
Hand Brake Lever18
Throttle Grip18
Kill Switch18
Electric Starter Button19
Combination Switch19
Indicator Lamps Overview19
Service Hour Counter20
Opening the Filler Cap20
Closing the Filler Cap21
Cold Start Button22
Idle Speed Adjusting Screw23
Shift Lever23
Foot Brake Lever24
Plug-In Stand (All SX-F Models)24
Side Stand (XC-F US)24
Preparing for Use 725
Advice on Preparing for First Use25
Running in the Engine26
Starting Power of Lithium-Ion Batteries at Low Temperatures27
Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Riding Conditions27
Preparing Vehicle for Rides on Dry Sand27
Preparing Vehicle for Rides on Wet Sand28
Preparing Vehicle for Rides on Wet and Muddy Circuits29
Preparing Vehicle for High Temperatures or Slow Riding29
Preparing Vehicle for Low Temperatures or Snow29
Riding Instructions30
Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use30
Starting the Vehicle30
Activating Launch Control31
Activating Traction Control32
Starting off32
Shifting, Riding33
Applying the Brakes33
Stopping, Parking34
Transporting34
Refueling35
Service Schedule 937
Additional Information37
Required Work37
Recommended Work38
10 Tuning the Chassis40
Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with the Rider's Weight40
Air Suspension AER 4840
Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber41
Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber41
Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber42
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber43
Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded43
Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber44
Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber45
Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber45
Adjusting the Riding Sag46
Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork47
Adjusting the Fork Air Pressure48
Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork49
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork50
Handlebar Position50
Adjusting the Handlebar Position51
11 Service Work on the Chassis52
Raising the Motorcycle with a Lift Stand52
Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand52
Bleeding the Fork Legs53
Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs53
Removing the Fork Protector54
Installing the Fork Protector54
Removing the Fork Legs54
Installing the Fork Legs55
Removing the Lower Triple Clamp56
Installing the Lower Triple Clamp57
Checking the Steering Head Bearing Play59
Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play60
Lubricating the Steering Head Bearing60
Removing the Start Number Plate61
Installing the Start Number Plate61
Removing Front Fender61
Installing Front Fender62
Removing the Shock Absorber62
Installing the Shock Absorber63
Removing the Seat65
Mounting the Seat66
Removing the Air Filter Box Cover66
Installing the Air Filter Box Cover67
Removing the Air Filter67
Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box68
Installing the Air Filter69
Preparing Air Filter Box Cover for Securing69
Removing the Main Silencer69
Installing the Main Silencer70
Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer70
Removing the Fuel Tank71
Installing the Fuel Tank73
Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation75
Cleaning the Chain75
Checking the Chain Tension76
Adjusting the Chain Tension77
Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide78
Checking the Frame80
Checking the Swingarm80
Checking the Throttle Cable Routing80
Checking the Rubber Grips81
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever82
Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch82
Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid83
Brake System 1285
Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever85
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever85
Checking the Brake Discs85
Checking the Brake Fluid Level of the Front Brake86
Adding Front Brake Fluid87
Checking the Front Brake Linings88
Changing the Front Brake Linings88
Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever90
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever91
Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level92
Adding Rear Brake Fluid92
Checking the Brake Linings of the Rear Brake93
Changing the Rear Brake Linings94
13 Wheels, Tires96
Removing the Front Wheel96
Installing the Front Wheel97
Removing the Rear Wheel97
Installing the Rear Wheel98
Checking the Tire Condition100
Checking the Tire Air Pressure100
Checking Spoke Tension101
14 Electrical System102
Removing the Battery102
Installing the Battery102
Recharging the Battery103
Changing the Main Fuse104
15 Cooling System106
Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level106
Checking the Coolant Level107
Draining the Coolant107
Refilling with Coolant108
Changing the Coolant109
Tuning the Engine110
Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable110
Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable110
Changing the Mapping113
Adjusting the Idle Speed113
Teaching the Throttle Valve Position114
Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever115
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever115
Service Work on the Engine116
Changing the Fuel Screen116
Checking the Engine Oil Level118
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil118
Adding Engine Oil121
Cleaning, Care122
Cleaning the Motorcycle122
19 Storage124
Preparing for Use after Storage125
Troubleshooting126
Blink Code128
Technical Data130
Engine130
Engine Tightening Torques131
Capacities132
Engine Oil132
Coolant132
Fuel132
Chassis133
Electrical System133
Tires134
Fork134
Sx-F Eu134
Sx-F Us134
XC-F Us135
Shock Absorber135
Sx-F Eu135
Sx-F Us136
XC-F Us137
Chassis Tightening Torques137
Substances140
Auxiliary Substances142
Standards144
Index of Special Terms145
List of Abbreviations146
Adjusting the Characteristic Map of 28 LIST of SYMBOLS147
Yellow and Orange Symbols147
Index148

Questions and Answers:

J
Justin ChapmanSep 12, 2025
Why does my KTM F8475S0 2019 Motorcycle battery get discharged?
- C
  Chad MurraySep 12, 2025
  A discharged battery in your KTM Motorcycle can occur if the battery isn't charging properly; in this case, check the charging voltage and the stator winding of the alternator. Another reason might be an unwanted power consumer, so check the open-circuit current.