User manual KTM 125 SX

[. . . ] 3211480en DEAR KTM CUSTOMER DEAR KTM CUSTOMER 1 Congratulations on your decision to purchase a KTM motorcycle. You are now the owner of a state-of-the-art sports motorcycle that will give you enormous pleasure if you service and maintain it accordingly. We wish you great pleasure riding the vehicle! Enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below. 9) The owner's manual corresponded to the latest state of this series at the time of printing. [. . . ] ­ Position the handlebar. Info Make sure cables and wiring are positioned correctly. Guideline Screw, handlebar clamp M8 20 Nm (14. 8 lbf ft) MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Checking the play in the throttle cable 9. 37 39 ­ ­ ­ ­ Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. 0. 2 in) If the throttle cable play does not meet specifications: Adjust the play in the throttle cable. x( p. Check the throttle grip for smooth operation. Adjusting the play in the throttle cable 9. 38 x ­ ­ ­ ­ Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Turn the adjusting screw so that there is play at the outer casing of the throttle cable. Check the throttle grip for smooth operation. B00026-11 Checking the chain for dirt 9. 39 ­ Check the chain for heavy soiling. 39) 400678-01 Cleaning the chain 9. 40 Warning Danger of accidentsOil or grease on the tires reduces their grip. ­ Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material. Warning Danger of accidentsReduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs. ­ Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary. Warning Environmental hazardHazardous substances cause environmental damage. ­ Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc. , should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations. Info The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance. MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE ­ Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray. 96) Off-road chain spray ( 40 400725-01 Checking the chain tension 9. 41 Warning Danger of accidentsDanger caused by incorrect chain tension. ­ If the chain tension is too high, the components of the secondary power train (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bearings in transmission and rear wheel) are under additional load. Apart from premature wear, in extreme cases the chain can rupture or the countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it can fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. 26) Push the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upwards to measure chain tension . Info The upper chain section must be taut. Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at different chain positions. 26) » ­ If the chain tension does not meet specifications: ­ Adjust the chain tension. ( Checking the rear sprocket/engine sprocket for wear 9. 42 ­ Check the rear sprocket/engine sprocket for wear. » If the rear sprocket/engine sprocket are worn: ­ Replace the rear sprocket/engine sprocket. Info When fitting the chain joint, always make sure that the closed side of the joint faces forward (riding direction). The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain should always be replaced together. 400227-01 ­ Check the chain guide for tightness and wear. Checking chain wear 9. 43 ­ Jack up the motorcycle. 26) MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE ­ ­ Shift gear to neutral. 33 lb. ) Measure the distance of 18 chain links in the lower chain section. 41 A 0 Info Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at different chain positions. [. . . ] 98) (SAE 5) Guideline ­ Use only oils that comply with the specified standards (see specifications on the container) and that possess the corresponding properties. Supplier Motorex® ­ Racing Fork Oil Hydraulic fluid (15) according to ­ ISO VG (15) Guideline ­ Use only hydraulic fluid that complies with the specified standards (see specifications on the container) and that possesses the corresponding properties. Supplier Motorex® ­ Hydraulic Fluid 75 SUBSTANCES Shock absorber oil (SAE 2. 5) (50180342S1) according to ­ SAE ( p. 98) (SAE 2. 5) Guideline ­ Use only oils that comply with the specified standards (see specifications on the container) and that possess the corresponding properties. 95 Super unleaded gasoline, mixed with 2-stroke engine oil (1:40) according to ­ DIN EN 228 ­ JASO FC ( 1:40 p. [. . . ]