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12.3 Bleeding the fork legs...................................... 49
12.4 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs............. 50
12.5 Removing the fork legs ................................. 50
12.6 Installing the fork legs ................................. 51
12.7 Removing the fork protector ............................. 53
12.8 Installing the fork protector.............................. 53
12.9 Removing the lower triple clamp ................... 54
12.10 Installing the lower triple clamp .................... 55
12.11 Checking the play of the steering head .......... 59
12.12 Adjusting the steering head bearing play ........ 59
12.13 Greasing the steering head bearing ................ 60
12.14 Removing the start number
plate(Freeride E‑SX) ........................................ 60
12.15 Installing the start number
plate(Freeride E‑SX) ........................................ 61
12.16 Removing the front fender ............................... 61
12.17 Installing the front fender ................................ 61
12.18 Removing the shock absorber ....................... 62
12.19 Installing the shock absorber ........................ 62
12.20 Folding the seat up ......................................... 63
12.21 Locking the seat ............................................. 63
12.22 Removing the spoiler....................................... 63
12.23 Installing the spoiler........................................ 64
12.24 Mounting the covering cap............................... 64
12.25 Removing the covering cap .............................. 65
12.26 Checking the battery discharge plug form ring ... 65
12.27 Checking for chain dirt accumulation................ 65
12.28 Cleaning the chain .......................................... 65
12.29 Checking the chain tension .............................. 66
12.30 Adjusting the chain tension .......................... 67
12.31 Checking the chain, rear sprocket, motor
sprocket, and chain guide................................ 68
12.32 Checking the frame ..................................... 69
12.33 Checking the swingarm ................................ 70
12.34 Checking the rubber grip ................................. 70
12.35 Additionally securing the rubber grip................. 70
13 BRAKE SYSTEM ........................................................ 71
13.1 Checking the free travel of the front brake
lever .............................................................. 71
13.2 Adjusting the basic position of the front brake
lever(Freeride E‑SX) ........................................ 71
13.3 Adjusting the free travel of the front brake
lever(Freeride E‑XC) ........................................ 71
13.4 Checking the brake discs ................................. 72
13.5 Checking the brake fluid level of the front
brake ............................................................. 72
13.6 Adding front brake fluid ............................... 73
13.7 Checking the front brake linings ....................... 74
13.8 Changing the front brake linings ................... 74
13.9 Checking the free travel of the rear brake
lever .............................................................. 77
13.10 Adjusting the basic position of the rear brake
lever(Freeride E‑SX) ........................................ 77
13.11 Adjusting the free travel of the rear brake
lever(Freeride E‑XC) ........................................ 77
13.12 Checking the rear brake fluid level.................... 78
13.13 Adding rear brake fluid ................................ 78
13.14 Checking the rear brake linings ........................ 79
13.15 Changing the rear brake linings ..................... 80
14 WHEELS, TIRES ........................................................ 83
14.1 Removing the front wheel ............................. 83
14.2 Installing the front wheel ............................. 83
14.3 Removing the rear wheel .............................. 84
14.4 Installing the rear wheel ............................... 85
14.5 Checking the tire condition .............................. 86
14.6 Checking the tire air pressure........................... 86
14.7 Checking the spoke tension.............................. 87
15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................................ 88
15.1 Removing the 12 V battery ........................... 88
15.2 Installing the 12 V battery ............................ 88
15.3 Recharging the 12 V battery ......................... 89
15.4 Changing the fuses of individual power
consumers...................................................... 90
15.5 Removing the headlight mask with the
headlight(Freeride E‑XC).................................. 91
15.6 Refitting the headlight mask with the
headlight(Freeride E‑XC).................................. 92
15.7 Changing the headlight bulb(Freeride E‑XC)....... 92
15.8 Changing the turn signal bulb(Freeride E‑XC)..... 93
15.9 Checking the headlight setting(Freeride E‑XC) ... 94
15.10 Adjusting the headlight range(Freeride E‑XC)..... 94
15.11 Changing the speedometer
battery(Freeride E‑XC) ..................................... 94
16 KTM POWERPACK, BATTERY CHARGER ..................... 96
16.1 Removing the KTM PowerPack ......................... 96
16.2 Installing the KTM PowerPack.......................... 96
16.3 Overview of the KTM PowerPack battery
charger .......................................................... 97
16.4 Positioning the battery charger ......................... 98
16.5 Checking residual current protection switch....... 98
16.6 Recharging the KTM PowerPack ....................... 99
16.7 Charging the KTM PowerPack in the Storage
charging mode.............................................. 100
16.8 Changing charging socket protection cap ..... 102
17 COOLING SYSTEM ................................................... 104
17.1 Cooling system ............................................. 104
17.2 Checking the antifreeze and coolant level ........ 104
17.3 Checking the coolant level ............................. 105
17.4 Draining the coolant .................................. 105
17.5 Refilling with coolant ................................. 106
18 TUNING THE MOTOR............................................... 107
18.1 Selecting the driving mode............................. 107
19 SERVICE WORK ON THE MOTOR .............................. 108
19.1 Changing the gear oil ................................. 108
20 CLEANING, CARE .................................................... 110
20.1 Cleaning the motorcycle ................................ 110
20.2 Checks and maintenance steps for winter
operation(Freeride E‑XC)................................ 111
21 STORAGE................................................................ 112
21.1 Storage ........................................................ 112
21.2 Preparing for use after storage........................ 112
22 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 113
22.1 Vehicle troubleshooting ................................. 113
22.2 Troubleshooting of the battery charger ............ 115
22.3 Troubleshooting of the KTM PowerPack when
connected to the battery charger .................... 116
23 TECHNICAL DATA.................................................... 117
23.1 Motor........................................................... 117
23.2 Motor tightening torques................................ 117
23.3 Capacities .................................................... 117
23.3.1 Gear oil.................................................... 117
23.3.2 Coolant.................................................... 117
23.4 Chassis ........................................................ 117
23.5 Electrical system........................................... 118
23.6 Tires............................................................ 118