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BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

OWNER`S MANUAL

MANUALE D`USO

MANUEL D`UTILISATION

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

ART.NR: 3.210.88

950

ADVENTURE

2004

Summary of Contents for 950 ADVENTURE 2004

Page 1: ...BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG OWNER S MANUAL MANUALE D USO MANUEL D UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES ART NR 3 210 88 950ADVENTURE2004...

Page 2: ...moval or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of mainten ance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise...

Page 3: ...hapter Maintenance work on the chassis and engine must be performed by an authorized KTM workshop If maintenance work should become necessary during a competition it should be performed by a trained m...

Page 4: ...ify having attended the respective training programs Only these workshops will have trained personnel qualified to service the 950 Adventure The service work must be recorded in the service manual oth...

Page 5: ...absorber 12 Shock absorber s preload adjuster 13 Baggage carrier plate 13 Grips 13 Footrests 13 GENERAL TIPS AND WARNINGS FOR STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE 14 Instructions for initial operation 14 Running i...

Page 6: ...er If the choke lever 2 is pulled backwards a bore in the carburetors will be opened in the carburetor through which the engine may draw in additional fuel This produces a rich fuel air mixture necess...

Page 7: ...ze the CLOCK display by the blinking dots between the hours and minutes It displays the speed temperature of the cooling liquid and the clock To switch to the next display mode press the MODE button O...

Page 8: ...o zero switch on the ignition change to the TRIP 1 mode and press the SET button RESETTING TRIP 2 The trip meter 2 runs continuously and counts up to 999 9 It can be used similarly to TRIP 1 or togeth...

Page 9: ...will blink slower when a blinker is broken The green indicator lamp will light up when the gearbox is in an idling position The blue indicator lamp will light up when the high beams are switched on T...

Page 10: ...signal high beam is actuated with button 3 The indicator switch 4 returns to central position after actuation Press flasher switch towards switch housing to switch off the flasher The horn is sounded...

Page 11: ...p the filler cap The ignition key can be pulled out to open the other filler cap Simply press on the filler cap to close Seat lock The seat is unlocked by inserting the ignition key in the lock 3 on t...

Page 12: ...nter stand 2 Foot brake pedal The foot brake pedal 3 is located in front of the right footrest Its basic position can be adjusted to your seat position see maintenance work Compression damping of fork...

Page 13: ...k absorber s damping behavior to match your driving style and the payload The damping rate can be adjusted in the low and high speed range Dual Compression Control The designation low and high speed r...

Page 14: ...t and the payload The hand wheel can be swung out to make adjustments Baggage carrier plate The base plate for your choice of case system can be attached to the bag gage carrier plate 2 WARNING DO NOT...

Page 15: ...URN ON THE LIGHT TO MAKE SURE THAT OTHER DRIVERS BECOME AWARE OF YOU AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE DRIVE AT A MODERATE SPEED FOR THE FIRST FEW KILOMETERS OF EACH TRIP TO ALLOW THE TIRES TO REACH THE NECESSARY...

Page 16: ...M specialist as complete failure of the braking system can be avoided Also check the state of the brake hose and the thickness of the brake linings Check free travel at hand brake lever and foot brake...

Page 17: ...D CYLINDER IT CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE ALWAYS LET THE ENGINE WARM UP BEFORE AND REFRAIN FROM DRIVING WITH FULL LOAD UNTIL THE ENGINE IS WARM IF THE ENGINE IS DOES NOT CRANK WHEN YOU ACTUATE THE STARTER...

Page 18: ...REAR WHEEL BLOCKS SO THAT THE MOTORCYCLE CAN EASILY GET OUT OF CONTROL NEVER USE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT AN AIR FILTER OTHERWISE DUST AND DIRT MAY ENTER THE ENGINE AND CAUSE INCREASED WEAR STOP IMMEDI...

Page 19: ...ON THE SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT IT COULD CAUSE THE SHOCK ABSORBER TO LEAK BUT USE THE FOOTREST BRACKET 1 Fuel In the condition at delivery the LC8 engine requires unleaded premium grade fuel with at...

Page 20: ...ENGLISH 19...

Page 21: ...arrangement Check headlamp adjustment Check electrical system for function low high beams stop light turn indicators headlamp flasher tell tale lamps speedometer illumination horn side stand switch cl...

Page 22: ...TO CONDUCTED BY THE OWNER OR THE MECHANIC Check oil level Check brake fluid level Check brake pads for wear Check lighting system for proper operation Check horn for proper operation Lubricate and adj...

Page 23: ...ISPOSED 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 S...

Page 24: ...ill go Turn 15 clicks in a counterclockwise direction Adjusting rebound damping of fork Hydraulic rebound damping determines the reaction when the fork is rebound By turning the adjusting screw 3 REB...

Page 25: ...HE SHOCK ABSORBER APART OR TO DO ANY MAINTENANCE WORK YOURSELF SEVERE INJURIES COULD BE THE RESULT NEVER UNSCREW THE BLACK SCREW CONNECTION 24MM Rebound damping of shock absorber By using the adjustin...

Page 26: ...ellows 3 are to remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the fork tube However after some time dirt may also get in behind the dust protection bellows If this dirt is not removed the oil sealing rin...

Page 27: ...E BRAKE DISK EITHER WISE THE ROAD ADHERENCE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKING EFFECTS WOULD BE STRONGLY REDUCED AND THE MOTORCYCLE COULD EASILY GET OUT OF CONTROL THE CHAIN DOES NOT HAVE A CHAIN JOINT FOR SA...

Page 28: ...kes have been designed in such a way that even if the brake pads are worn it is not neces sary to top up the brake fluid There is no reason to remove the reservoir cap under normal conditions If the b...

Page 29: ...el reaches the MIN mark Remove the screws 2 and the cover 3 with the rubber boot 4 Push the front brake caliper pistons all the way back demounting the front wheel if necessary Move the hand brake cyl...

Page 30: ...T 5 1 up to 12 mm 0 5 in under the top edge of the reservoir Remount the rubber boot cover and screws Wash off any overflowing or spilled brake fluid with water Actuate the rear brake until you feel t...

Page 31: ...l against the brake disks according to the direction of travel see arrow B To mount the front wheel lift the wheel into the fork slightly pull one brake caliper out and push the tire in between the br...

Page 32: ...tensioners lie on the tension screws WARNING IF YOU DON T HAPPEN TO HAVE A TORQUE WRENCH AT HAND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE TIGHTENING TORQUE CORRECTED BY A KTM DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE A LOOSE WHEEL S...

Page 33: ...ND OVERHEATING OF THE TIRE CAN RESULT NEW WHEELS HAVE A SMOOTH SURFACE WHICH MEANS THAT THEY MUST BE RUN IN TO ACHIEVE FULL GRIP FOR THIS PURPOSE RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE CAREFULLY AT MODERATE SPEED DURING...

Page 34: ...the off load vol tage startability of the battery and the generator capacity Fold the underride protection and the battery cover down and check the batter s charging condition Use a voltmeter to meas...

Page 35: ...se box with additional fuses is mounted in the storage compartment to separately protect the current consumers against short circuits The current consumers and the corresponding fuse capacities are li...

Page 36: ...ng clip and remove the bulb Fit the retaining clip connect the connector and mount the rubber cap LOW BEAM BULB B Remove the rubber cap 5 and pull off the connector 6 Detach the retai ning clip and re...

Page 37: ...the brake and tail light bulbs Remove the hexagon nuts 2 on the bottom of the fender and pull the tail light off towards the rear BRAKE LIGHT BULB Turn the lamp socket 3 approximately 30 counterclock...

Page 38: ...THER ANY COOLING LIQUID IS LEAKING OUT ALSO ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MOTORCYCLE LET THE ENGINE COOL DOWN AND CHECK THE COOLING LIQUID LEVEL IN THE RADIA TOR SEE CHAPTER CHECKING THE COOLING LIQUID LEVEL I...

Page 39: ...handlebar CAUTION ADJUSTMENT OF THE CLUTCH LEVER POSITION IS ONLY POSSIBLE WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITS ONLY TURN THE ADJUSTING SCREW MANUALLY AND NEVER APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE Checking the oil level of the hy...

Page 40: ...MA standard Whereas car engines require long changing intervals motorcycle engines require a higher power output at higher speeds Most motorcycle engines also use the same oil to lubricate the transmi...

Page 41: ...gine oil change is to be carried out when the engine is still warm WARNING AN ENGINE HAVING BEEN RUN WARM AND THE ENGINE OIL IN IT IS VERY HOT DO NOT BURN YOURSELF Place the motorcycle on a level surf...

Page 42: ...receptacle Remove the screws 5 and tilt the oil return valve 6 to the side Carefully pull the oil screen 7 out of the oil tank Thoroughly clean the drain plugs the cover and both oil screens Clean al...

Page 43: ...the left tank and fasten the tank with 3 screws Tighten the screws to 25 Nm Connect the fuel lines and open all 3 fuel taps Add 2 5 liters 0 7 USgal of fully synthetic engine oil meeting the JASO MA...

Page 44: ...holder If the two connectors are connected to each other the ignition curve for fuel having at least 95 octane ROZ is activated If you disconnect the plug and socket connection the ignition curve for...

Page 45: ...fective Blown fan fuse Defect fan or thermoswitch for fan REMEDY Turn on the ignition switch the gear to neutral and switch the emergency OFF switch on Recharge the battery and investigate the causes...

Page 46: ...hed off The battery isn t charged by the generator because Blown fuse Defective sensor cable or oxidized socket connector REMEDY Check the position of the EPC valve near the oil dipstick it should not...

Page 47: ...nge engine oil and oil filter old engine oil contains aggressive contaminations Check antifreezer and amount of cooling liquid Warm up the engine once again close the fuel cock and wait until the engi...

Page 48: ...ring 118 rolls Lighting high beam H3 12V 55W socket PK22s low beam H7 12V 55W socket PX26d high beam low beam H4 12V 60 55 W socket P43t USA position light front rear 12V 5W socket W2 1x9 5d indicator...

Page 49: ...ce M5 Loctite 243 6 Nm AH bolts on subframe M10x1 25 Loctite 243 45 Nm AH bolts on back of footrest support M8 Loctite 243 25 Nm AH bolts on tank cover M5 5 Nm HH bolt on fuel level indicator M5 3 Nm...

Page 50: ...eels 67 35 Clutch Multi disc clutch in oil bath Transmission 6 speed claw shifted Gear ratio 1st gear 35 12 2nd gear 32 15 3rd gear 30 18 4th gear 27 20 5th gear 27 24 6th gear 26 27 Ignition system b...

Page 51: ...0 Nm HH bolts on oil pump cover M6 Loctite 243 10 Nm Plug on oil filter housing M14x1 5 Loctite 243 15 Nm Oil jets M6x0 75 Loctite 243 10 Nm Oil pressure switch M10x1 10 Nm AH bolt on shift locating d...

Page 52: ...n 46 Consumer information USA only appendix Cooling liquid temperature display 8 Cooling system 37 Correct chain tension 26 Damping action during compression of shock absorber 12 Demounting and mounti...

Page 53: ...t buyers Warranty claims should be directed to KTM Sportmotorcycle USA Inc 1119 Milan Avenue Amherst Ohio 44001 Telephone 440 9853553 TAMPERING WARNING TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED F...

Page 54: ...Motorrades die gesamte Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam durch IMPORTANT Before you get the first ride on the motorbike read the entire User s Guide carefully ATTENZIONE Prima della prima messa in servi...

Page 55: ...d gear ye br re or ye br ye wh ye or or g bl temperature sensor ye right front flasher ye bu re wh rear light brakelight licence plate lamp left rear flasher octane selector right rear flasher ye bl r...

Page 56: ...luci Multi func digital speedometer Multifunktionsdigitaltacho Tachimetro digitale multifunzione Neutral switch Leerlaufschalter Interruttore folle Octane selector Oktananpassung Adattamento anticipo...

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