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WARNING

ALL MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTEMENT OPERATIONS THAT ARE MARKED WITH A * REQUIRE SPECIALIST 

KNOWLEDGE. FOR YOUR OWN SECURITY, LET THESE TASKS BE CARRIED OUT BY A KTM-DEALER. AT KTM YOUR
MOTORCYCLE WILL RECIEVE OPTIMAL SERVICING BY SPECIALLY TRAINED MECHANICS.

!

CAUTION

!

– W

HEN CLEANING THE MOTORCYCLE

DO NOT USE A HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING UNIT IF POSSIBLE

OTHERWISE WATER WILL PENETRATE THE BEARINGS

CARBURETOR

ELECTRIC CONNECTORS ETC

.

– W

HEN TRANSPORTING YOUR

KTM, 

ENSURE THAT IT IS HELD UPRIGHT WITH RESTRAINING STRAPS OR OTHER MECHANICAL FASTENING DEVICES AND THAT

THE FUEL TAP IS IN THE

OFF 

POSITION

IF THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD FALL DOWN

BE AWARE OF ANY LEAKING FUEL FROM THE CARBURETOR OR

FUEL TANK

– D

O NOT USE TOOTHED WASHERS OR SPRING RINGS WITH THE ENGINE FASTENING SCREWS

AS THESE WORK INTO THE FRAME PARTS AND KEEP WORKING

LOOSE

. I

NSTEAD

USE SELF

-

LOCKING NUTS

.

– L

ET YOUR MOTORCYCLE COOL DOWN BEFORE BEGINNING ANY MAINTENANCE WORK IN ORDER TO AVOID GETTING BURNED

.

– R

EMOVE

O

ILS

FATTY MATTERS

FILTERS

FUELS

WASHING DETERGENTS ETC

ORDERLY

.

– U

NDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY USED OIL BE DISPOSED OF IN THE SEWAGE SYSTEM OR IN THE OPEN COUNTRYSIDE

. 1 

LITER USED OIL CONTAMINATES

1.000.000 

LITERS WATER

.

IF YOU UNFASTEN SELF

-

LOCKING NUTS

YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THEM BY NEW ONES

.

IF YOU UNFASTEN SCREWS AND NUTS SECURED BY LOCTITE

YOU HAVE TO REATTACH AND SECURE THEM IN THE SAME WAY

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EE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATI

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ONS

FASTENING TORQUES ON PAGE

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Removal of seat

By using the quick-release fastener 

1

, the seat can be removed without

using tools. Turn the quick-release fastener  about 180° counter clockwise
and lift up the rear of the seat. Pull the seat backwards and unhook it from
the front fastener screw 

2

.

When installing the seat, be sure to insert the rear portion of the seat into
the metal clasp 

3

.

Tool set

The tool set 

4

is accommodated in the tool compartment behind the seat.

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Summary of Contents for 620 2001

Page 1: ...OWNERS HANDBOOK 2001 620 SC SUPERMOTO BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Art Nr 3 205 91 10 2000...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the pur pose of noise control prior to its sale or d...

Page 4: ...ue in your case you will be able to use this Owner s Handbook to carry out most of the maintenance steps yourself If on the other hand you are not very familiar with motorcycles it might be better to...

Page 5: ...20 Chain wear 20 General informations about KTM disc brakes 21 Adjusting of free travel at the hand brake lever 21 Checking brake fluid level front brake 21 Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir...

Page 6: ...stalled When you then start the engine you may feel a hard resistance on the kickstarter because the automatic decompressor cannot lock into place If this happens pull the hand decompression lever an...

Page 7: ...ing Speedometer indicator lamps The mileage indicator D in the speedometer 4 indicates overall mileage When the turn indicator is on the green indicator lamp 5 will be flashing in the same rhythm The...

Page 8: ...ENGINE BEFORE REFUELLING BE CAREFUL NOT TO SPILL GASOLINE ON THE ENGINE OR EXHAUST PIPE WHILE THE ENGINE IS HOT WIPE UP SPILLS PROMPTLY IF GASOLINE IS SWALLOWED OR SPLASHED IN THE EYES SEEK A DOCTOR S...

Page 9: ...ng An activated hot starting device will have a negative influence on the cold starting properties of the engine Shift lever The shift lever is mounted on the left side of the engine The position of t...

Page 10: ...damping of the rebound can be adjusted Turn the knob clockwise to increase damping turn it counter clockwise to reduce damping during rebounding STANDARD ADJUSTMENT turn adjusting screw clockwise as f...

Page 11: ...onsequently to engine damage 2 FUEL Check that there is sufficient fuel in the tank when closing the filler cap check that the tank venting hose is free of kinks 3 CHAIN A loose chain can fall from th...

Page 12: ...e stand or center stand 3 Put the gear in neutral 4 Push in the hot start button 3 on the carburetor as far as it will go 5 Leave the throttle closed and push the kickstarter hard ALL THE WAY 6 Once t...

Page 13: ...RATCHED VISOR OR GOGGLES THE OPERATOR WILL BE BLINDED AFTER FALLING WITH THE MOTORCYCLE CHECK ALL FUNCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING UP OPERATIONS AGAIN A BENT HANDLEBAR MUST ALWAYS BE REPLACED NEVE...

Page 14: ...light turn indicators tell tale lamps speedometer illumination horn emergency off switch Check brake fluid level lining thickness and brake discs Check brake lines for damage and leaks Check adjust s...

Page 15: ...tervals Clean and lubricate chain as necessary Check chain tension Clean air filter and filter box Check tire pressure and wear Check coolant level Check fuel lines for leaks Drain float chamber Verif...

Page 16: ...SELF LOCKING NUTS LET YOUR MOTORCYCLE COOL DOWN BEFORE BEGINNING ANY MAINTENANCE WORK IN ORDER TO AVOID GETTING BURNED REMOVE OILS FATTY MATTERS FILTERS FUELS WASHING DETERGENTS ETC ORDERLY UNDER NO...

Page 17: ...of the outer tubes and slide them downward Clean dust protection bellows outer tubes and fork tubes thoroughly and oil them thoroughly with silicone spray Then push dust protection bellows into the o...

Page 18: ...the digital speedometer After approx 2 years the battery of the digital speedometer will be empty and must be replaced For this purpose the speedometer must be dismounted Remove headlight mask and pul...

Page 19: ...3 by pushing the right button you jump to the next figure 4 repeat pos 2 3 until correct time is indicated 5 push the button on the back approx 1 second to terminate the setting procedure 2 push the l...

Page 20: ...P is activated and push the button on the back approx 5 seconds WS appears 2 use the right button to select the position to be changed 3 push the left button until the correct figure is shown on the d...

Page 21: ...ween the two discs at various points around their circumferences The space should be at least 2 5 mm 0 1 in wide Have the rubber ring replaced by an KTM dealer when compaction due to wear has exceeded...

Page 22: ...ring chain spray Shell Advance Bio Chain WARNING NO LUBRICATION IS ALLOWED TO REACH THE REAR TYRE OR THE BRAKE DISKS OTHERWISE THE ROAD ADHERENCE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKING EFFECTS WOULD BE STRONGLY...

Page 23: ...KTM fills the brake systems with SHELL ADVANCE BRAKE DOT 5 1 brake fluid one of the best brake fluids that is currently available We recommend that you continue to use it DOT 5 1 brake fluid is based...

Page 24: ...THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY DON T PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED CAUTION IF THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY OR ENTIRELY WORN THE STEE...

Page 25: ...the brake fluid reservoir This is done by first unscrewing the cap 3 and rubber bellows 4 Add brake fluid DOT 5 1 Shell Advance Brake DOT 5 1 until it reaches the MAX mark then screw rubber bellows a...

Page 26: ...ter drive 7 off the hub NOTE Models with a digital speedometer have a distance bushing instead of the speedometer drive SUPERMOTO before removing the front wheel unscrew the front brake caliper CAUTIO...

Page 27: ...RIVING BEHAVIOR OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE AFTER MOUNTING THE REAR WHEEL KEEP OPERATING THE REAR BRAKE UNTIL THE PRESSURE POINT RETURNS IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE BRAKE DISK FREE FROM OIL AND FATTY MATT...

Page 28: ...VES FRONT AND REAR WHEELS MAY ONLY BE FITTED WITH TIRES HAVING THE SAME TREAD LAYOUT USE HOMOLOGATED TIRES FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY REPLACE DAMAGED TIRES IMMEDIATELY WORN TIRES CAN HAVE A NEGATIVE EFFECT O...

Page 29: ...H OF CHILDREN IN CASE COOLANT IS INGESTED GO SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF COOLANT GETS INTO YOUR EYES RINSE THEM OUT WITH WATER IMMEDIATELY AND GO SEE A DOCTOR A mixture of 40 anti freeze liquid and 60...

Page 30: ...shown that the front glass fiber pack 3 must be replaced more often than the rear pack 4 To replace the front glass fiber yarn pack remove the silencer Remove the front cap 5 pull the front glass fib...

Page 31: ...ove an incorrectly dimensioned idling nozzle may be the cause In case a the mixture control screw has been screwed in up to the stop without causing any change in rotational speed a smaller idling jet...

Page 32: ...and the gastank push the protective cover upwards loosen the counter nut and turn the adjustment screw 5 accordingly Turn the adjustment screw clockwise for more play or anticlockwise for less play T...

Page 33: ...ys engine oil onto the piston pin bearing and piston head The second oil lead takes the main flow of oil to the microfilter 5 which filters out even the finest impurities The cleaned engine oil is pum...

Page 34: ...low the engine to run at idle until oil runs out of the oil line 3 Turn the engine off Install seal rings and the jet screw Torque the jet screw to 10 Nm 7 ft lb and check for leaks Changing oil filte...

Page 35: ...OFF switch open fuel tap tank fuel do not use choke i e the hotstart device Pay attention to starting off information see driving instructions Close fuel tap loosen fuel hose at carburettor lead into...

Page 36: ...or voltage regulator faulty REMEDY Adjust valve gap Check setting of the hand decompression cable Have ignition system checked Clean and check fuel system and carburetor Check intake flange and carbu...

Page 37: ...pprox 5 ccm of engine oil into the cylinder through the opening Actuate kick starter 10 times in order to distribute the oil onto the cylinder walls and mount the spark plug Set piston to compression...

Page 38: ...ur wheels 30 81 teeth Clutch multi disc clutch in oil bath Transmission 5 speed claw shifted Gear ratio 1st 14 35 2nd 15 24 3rd 18 21 4th 20 19 5th 22 18 Ignition system contactless thyristor ignition...

Page 39: ...H informations on bottles or higher CAUTION POOR OIL QUALITY OR MINOR QUANTITY EFFECT EARLY ENGINE WEAR Hexagon nut at primary gear M20x1 5 Loctite 243 170 Nm 125 ft lb Collar nut flywheel M12x1 left...

Page 40: ...bound adjuster 12 14 Spring 4 2 N mm 5 0 N mm Spring preload 6 mm 8 mm Air chamber length 150 mm 130 mm Fork oil SAE 5 SAE 5 STANDARD ADJUSTMENT FORK 620 SC SUPERMOTO WP 0118V712 WP 0118V720 Compressi...

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