manualKTM 250 SX-F (2023)

OWNER'S MANUAL 2023

250 SX-F

250 XC‑F

Art. no. 3214640en

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1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION
- 1.1 Symbols used
- 1.2 Formats used
2 SAFETY ADVICE
- 2.1 Use definition – intended use
- 2.2 Misuse
- 2.3 Safety advice
- 2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols
- 2.5 Tampering warning
- 2.6 Safe operation
- 2.7 Protective clothing
- 2.8 Work rules
- 2.9 Environment
- 2.10 Owner's Manual
3 IMPORTANT NOTES
- 3.1 Manufacturer warranty, implied warranty
- 3.2 Fuel, auxiliary substances
- 3.3 Spare parts, technical accessories
- 3.4 Service
- 3.5 Figures
- 3.6 Customer service
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE
- 4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example)
- 4.2 View of vehicle, rear right (example)
5 SERIAL NUMBERS
- 5.1 Vehicle identification number
- 5.2 Steering head label
- 5.3 Engine number
- 5.4 Fork article number
- 5.5 Shock absorber article number
6 CONTROLS
- 6.1 Clutch lever
- 6.2 Hand brake lever
- 6.3 Throttle grip
- 6.4 Stop button
- 6.5 Start button
- 6.6 Combination switch
- 6.7 Overview of indicator lights
- 6.8 Combination instrument
- 6.9 Opening the fuel tank filler cap
- 6.10 Closing the fuel tank filler cap
- 6.11 Cold start button
- 6.12 Idle speed adjusting screw
- 6.13 Shift lever
- 6.14 Foot brake lever
- 6.15 Plug-in stand (All SX‑F models)
- 6.16 Side stand (XC‑F US)
7 PREPARING FOR USE
- 7.1 Advice on preparing for first use
- 7.2 Running in the engine
- 7.3 Starting power of lithium-ion batteries at low temperatures
- 7.4 Preparing the vehicle for difficult operating conditions
- 7.5 Preparing the vehicle for rides on dry sand
- 7.6 Preparing the vehicle for rides on wet sand
- 7.7 Preparing the vehicle for rides on wet and muddy circuits
- 7.8 Preparing vehicle for high temperatures or slow riding
- 7.9 Preparing the vehicle for low temperatures or snow
8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
- 8.1 Checks and maintenance measures when preparing for use
- 8.2 Starting the vehicle
- 8.3 Activating launch control
- 8.4 Activating traction control
- 8.5 Starting off
- 8.6 Quickshifter (All SX‑F models)
- 8.7 Activating the quickshifter (All SX‑F models)
- 8.8 Shifting, riding
- 8.9 Applying the brakes
- 8.10 Stopping, parking
- 8.11 Transporting
- 8.12 Refueling
9 SERVICE SCHEDULE
- 9.1 Additional information
- 9.2 Service schedule
10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
- 10.1 Checking the basic chassis setting with rider's weight
- 10.2 Air suspension XACT
- 10.3 Compression damping of the shock absorber
- 10.4 Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
- 10.5 Adjusting the high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
- 10.6 Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber
- 10.7 Measuring the dimension of the rear wheel unloaded
- 10.8 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
- 10.9 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
- 10.10 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
- 10.11 Adjusting the riding sag
- 10.12 Checking the basic setting of the fork
- 10.13 Adjusting the fork air pressure
- 10.14 Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
- 10.15 Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork
- 10.16 Handlebar position
- 10.17 Adjusting the handlebar position
11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
- 11.1 Raising the motorcycle with a lift stand
- 11.2 Removing the motorcycle from the lift stand
- 11.3 Bleeding the fork legs
- 11.4 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
- 11.5 Removing the fork protector
- 11.6 Installing the fork protector
- 11.7 Removing the fork legs
- 11.8 Installing the fork legs
- 11.9 Removing the lower triple clamp
- 11.10 Installing the lower triple clamp
- 11.11 Checking the steering head bearing play
- 11.12 Adjusting the steering head bearing play
- 11.13 Lubricating the steering head bearing
- 11.14 Removing the start number plate
- 11.15 Installing the start number plate
- 11.16 Removing front fender
- 11.17 Installing front fender
- 11.18 Removing the shock absorber
- 11.19 Installing the shock absorber
- 11.20 Removing the seat
- 11.21 Mounting the seat
- 11.22 Removing the air filter box cover
- 11.23 Installing the air filter box cover
- 11.24 Removing the air filter
- 11.25 Cleaning the air filter and air filter box
- 11.26 Installing the air filter
- 11.27 Preparing air filter box cover for securing
- 11.28 Removing the main silencer
- 11.29 Installing the main silencer
- 11.30 Changing the glass fiber yarn filling of the main silencer
- 11.31 Removing the fuel tank
- 11.32 Installing the fuel tank
- 11.33 Checking for chain dirt accumulation
- 11.34 Cleaning the chain
- 11.35 Checking the chain tension
- 11.36 Adjusting the chain tension
- 11.37 Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide
- 11.38 Checking the frame
- 11.39 Checking the link fork
- 11.40 Checking the throttle cable routing
- 11.41 Checking the rubber grips
- 11.42 Programming the quickshifter (All SX‑F models)
- 11.43 Adjusting the basic position of the clutch lever
- 11.44 Checking/correcting the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch
- 11.45 Changing the hydraulic clutch fluid
12 BRAKE SYSTEM
- 12.1 Checking the free travel of the hand brake lever
- 12.2 Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever
- 12.3 Checking the brake discs
- 12.4 Checking the front brake fluid level
- 12.5 Adding front brake fluid
- 12.6 Checking the front brake linings
- 12.7 Changing the brake linings of the front brake
- 12.8 Checking the free travel of foot brake lever
- 12.9 Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake lever
- 12.10 Checking the rear brake fluid level
- 12.11 Adding rear brake fluid
- 12.12 Checking the brake linings of the rear brake
- 12.13 Changing the rear brake linings
13 WHEELS, TIRES
- 13.1 Removing the front wheel
- 13.2 Installing the front wheel
- 13.3 Removing the rear wheel
- 13.4 Installing the rear wheel
- 13.5 Checking the tire condition
- 13.6 Checking tire pressure
- 13.7 Checking the spoke tension
14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 14.1 Removing the 12-V battery
- 14.2 Installing the 12-V battery
- 14.3 Charging the 12-V battery
- 14.4 Changing the main fuse
- 14.5 Changing the fuse of the fuel pump
- 14.6 Diagnostics connector
15 COOLING SYSTEM
- 15.1 Cooling system
- 15.2 Checking the antifreeze and coolant level
- 15.3 Checking the coolant level
- 15.4 Draining the coolant
- 15.5 Refilling with coolant
- 15.6 Changing the coolant
16 TUNING THE ENGINE
- 16.1 Checking the play in the throttle cable
- 16.2 Adjusting the play in the throttle cable
- 16.3 Adjusting the characteristic map of the throttle response
- 16.4 Changing the mapping
- 16.5 Adjusting the idle speed
- 16.6 Programming the throttle valve position
- 16.7 Checking the basic position of the shift lever
- 16.8 Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever
17 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
- 17.1 Changing the fuel screen
- 17.2 Checking the engine oil level
- 17.3 Changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning the oil screen
- 17.4 Adding engine oil
18 CLEANING, CARE
- 18.1 Cleaning the motorcycle
19 STORAGE
- 19.1 Storage
- 19.2 Putting into operation after storage
20 TROUBLESHOOTING
21 BLINK CODE
22 TECHNICAL DATA
- 22.1 Engine
- 22.2 Engine tightening torques
- 22.3 Capacities
- 22.4 Chassis
- 22.5 Electrical system
- 22.6 Tires
- 22.7 Fork
- 22.8 Shock absorber
- 22.9 Chassis tightening torques
23 SUBSTANCES
24 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES
25 STANDARDS
26 INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS
27 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
28 LIST OF SYMBOLS
- 28.1 Yellow and orange symbols
- 28.2 Green and blue symbols
- 28.3 White symbols
INDEX
- 1
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- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- H
- I
- L
- M
- O
- P
- Q
- R
- S
- T
- U
- V
- W

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