KTM 450 XC-W SIX DAYS USA, Setup Instructions

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WORK
9
Warning
Environmental hazard Improper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment.
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Do not allow fuel to get into the ground water, the ground, or the sewage system.
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Switch off engine.
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Open the filler cap. ( p. 8)
A
A
400382-10
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Fill the fuel tank with fuel up to measurement

.
Guideline
Measurement of

35 mm (1.38 in)
Total fuel tank
capacity,
approx. (EXC,
EXC SIX DAYS,
XC
‑
W ZA,
EXC Champions
Edition EU)
9.5 l
(2.51 US gal) Super unleaded (ROZ 95 / RON 95 /
PON 91) (
p. 12)
Total fuel tank
capacity, approx.
(XC
‑
W USA,
XC
‑
W SIX DAYS,
XC
‑
W Champions
Edition USA,
EXC Champions
Edition USA,
EXC USA)
9.2 l
(2.43 US gal) Super unleaded (ROZ 95 / RON 95 /
PON 91) (
p. 12)
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Close the filler cap. ( p. 8)
3.10
Installing the shock absorber
800023-11
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Push splash protector

to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™
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Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 243™
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swing arm is Teflon coated. It
must not be greased with grease or with other lubricants. Lubricants dis-
solve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand.