KTM 250 EXC-F AUS, Owner'S Manual

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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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10.1
Raising the motorcycle with the lift stand
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Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
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Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
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Raise the motorcycle at the frame underneath the engine.
Lift stand (54829055000)
The wheels should no longer touch the ground.
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Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
10.2
Removing the motorcycle from the lift stand
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
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Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
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Remove the lift stand.
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To park the motorcycle, press the side stand

to the ground with your foot and
lean the motorcycle on it.
Info
When you are riding, the side stand must be folded up and secured with the
rubber band.
10.3
Bleeding fork legs
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 42)
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Remove bleeder screws

briefly.
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
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Mount and tighten bleeder screws.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 42)
10.4
Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 42)
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Loosen the fork protector. ( p. 43)
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Push dust boots

of both fork legs downwards.
Info
The dust boots should remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the fork
tubes. Over time, there is an ingress of dirt inside the boots. If this dirt is
not removed, it may cause the oil seals to leak.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the
brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
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Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tube of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray ( p. 110)