KTM 50 SX 2017, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION ..................................... 4
1.1
Symbols used ................................................... 4
1.2 Formats used.................................................... 4
2 SAFETY ADVICE........................................................... 5
2.1
Use definition - intended use ............................. 5
2.2 Safety advice.................................................... 5
2.3 Degrees of risk and symbols ............................... 5
2.4 Tampering warning............................................ 5
2.5 Safe operation .................................................. 5
2.6 Protective clothing ............................................ 6
2.7 Work rules........................................................ 6
2.8 Environment..................................................... 6
2.9 Owner's Manual ................................................ 6
3 IMPORTANT NOTES..................................................... 7
3.1
Manufacturer and implied warranty..................... 7
3.2 Operating and auxiliary substances ..................... 7
3.3 Spare parts, accessories .................................... 7
3.4 Service ............................................................ 7
3.5 Figures ............................................................ 7
3.6 Customer service............................................... 7
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE ....................................................... 8
4.1
View of vehicle, front left (example) .................... 8
4.2 View of vehicle, rear right (example) ................... 9
5 SERIAL NUMBERS .................................................... 10
5.1
Chassis number .............................................. 10
5.2 Type label ...................................................... 10
5.3 Engine number ............................................... 10
5.4 Fork part number ............................................ 10
5.5 Shock absorber article number ......................... 11
6 CONTROLS................................................................ 12
6.1
Hand brake lever............................................. 12
6.2 Throttle grip ................................................... 12
6.3 Kill switch...................................................... 12
6.4 Opening filler cap ........................................... 12
6.5 Closing filler cap............................................. 13
6.6 Opening oil tank cap (50 SX Mini).................... 13
6.7 Closing oil tank cap (50 SX Mini) ..................... 13
6.8 Fuel tap ......................................................... 14
6.9 Choke (50 SX) ................................................ 14
6.10 Choke (50 SX Mini)......................................... 14
6.11 Kick starter .................................................... 14
6.12 Foot brake lever .............................................. 15
6.13 Plug-in stand.................................................. 15
7 PREPARING FOR USE................................................ 16
7.1
Advice on first use .......................................... 16
7.2 Running in the engine ..................................... 17
8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS............................................. 18
8.1
Checks and maintenance measures when
preparing for use............................................. 18
8.2 Starting.......................................................... 18
8.3 Starting up ..................................................... 19
8.4 Riding............................................................ 19
8.5 Applying the brakes......................................... 19
8.6 Stopping, parking............................................ 19
8.7 Transport ....................................................... 20
8.8 Refueling ....................................................... 20
8.9 Filling up with oil (50 SX Mini) ........................ 21
9 SERVICE SCHEDULE ................................................. 22
9.1
Additional information..................................... 22
9.2 Required work ................................................ 22
9.3 Recommended work ........................................ 23
10 TUNING THE CHASSIS .............................................. 24
10.1 Checking the basic chassis setting with the
rider's weight.................................................. 24
10.2 Air suspension AER 35 (50 SX)........................ 24
10.3 Compression damping of the shock absorber
(50 SX).......................................................... 24
10.4 Adjusting the low-speed compression damping
of the shock absorber (50 SX) .......................... 25
10.5 Adjusting the high-speed compression
damping of the shock absorber (50 SX)............. 25
10.6 Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock
absorber......................................................... 26
10.7 Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded................... 27
10.8 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber .... 27
10.9 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber.... 28
10.10 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock
absorber ..................................................... 28
10.11 Adjusting the riding sag ............................... 29
10.12 Checking the basic setting of the fork ............... 30
10.13 Adjusting the fork air pressure (50 SX).............. 30
10.14 Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork
(50 SX).......................................................... 31
10.15 Handlebar position.......................................... 31
10.16 Adjusting handlebar position
........................ 31
10.17 Adjusting the seat height ............................. 32
11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS.............................. 34
11.1 Raising the motorcycle with a lift stand............. 34
11.2 Removing the motorcycle from the lift stand...... 34
11.3 Bleeding the fork legs...................................... 34
11.4 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs............. 35
11.5 Removing the fork protector ............................. 35
11.6 Installing the fork protector.............................. 35
11.7 Removing the fork legs ................................. 36
11.8 Installing the fork legs ................................. 36
11.9 Removing the lower triple clamp ................... 37
11.10 Installing the lower triple clamp .................... 38
11.11 Checking play of steering head bearing ............. 40
11.12 Adjusting the steering head bearing play ........ 41
11.13 Greasing the steering head bearing ................ 42
11.14 Removing the fuel tank
................................ 42
11.15 Installing the fuel tank ................................. 43
11.16 Removing the start number plate...................... 43
11.17 Installing the start number plate....................... 44
11.18 Dismounting the front fender ........................... 44
11.19 Installing the front fender ................................ 44
11.20 Removing the shock absorber
....................... 45
11.21 Installing the shock absorber ........................ 45
11.22 Removing the seat .......................................... 46
11.23 Mounting the seat ........................................... 47
11.24 Removing the air filter
................................. 47
11.25 Installing the air filter .................................. 47
11.26 Cleaning the air filter and air filter box .......... 48
11.27 Removing the main silencer ............................. 48
11.28 Installing the main silencer.............................. 48
11.29 Changing the glass fiber yarn filling of the
main silencer .............................................. 49
11.30 Removing the engine sprocket cover .............. 49
11.31 Installing the engine sprocket cover
.............. 50
11.32 Checking the chain for dirt............................... 50
11.33 Cleaning the chain .......................................... 50
11.34 Checking the chain tension .............................. 51
11.35 Adjusting the chain tension.............................. 52