User manual KTM 450 SX-F

[. . . ] 3211482en 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. [. . . ] 41) » ­ If the chain tension does not meet specifications: ­ Adjusting chain tension - after checking. ( MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Checking chain tension when fitting rear wheel 9. 43 39 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. ­ ­ Make sure that the chain adjusters are fitted correctly on the adjusting screws. Push the chain up at the rear edge of the chain guide to measure the 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. 400213-10 Chain tension » ­ 8. . . 41) If the chain tension does not meet specifications: Adjust the chain tension when fitting rear wheel. ( Checking the rear sprocket/engine sprocket for wear 9. 44 ­ Check rear sprocket/engine sprocket for wear. » If the rear sprocket / engine sprocket are worn: ­ Replace the rear sprocket/engine sprocket. Info When fitting the split link, always make sure that the closed side of the locking clip 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. 45 ­ ­ ­ Jack up the motorcycle. 33 lb. ) A 0 ­ Measure the distance of 18 chain links in the lower chain section. Info Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at different chain positions. Maximum distance at the longest chain section » ­ Replace the chain. 272 mm (10. 71 in) If the distance is greater than the specified measurement: B 0 123 16 17 18 400226-10 Info When you replace the chain, you should also replace rear sprocket and engine sprocket. 24) MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Adjusting chain tension 9. 46 40 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. 24) Push the chain up at the rear edge of the chain guide to measure the 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. 400213-10 ­ ­ ­ Loosen nut . Adjust the chain tension by turning the adjusting screws left and right. [. . . ] 90) (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. KTM recommends Motorex® products. SUBSTANCES Supplier Motorex® ­ Hydraulic Fluid 75 87 Shock absorber oil (SAE 2. 5) (50180342S1) according to ­ SAE ( p. 90) (SAE 2. 5) Guideline ­ Use only oils that comply with the specified standards (see specifications on the container) and that possess the corresponding properties. Super unleaded (ROZ 95 / RON 95 / PON 91) according to ­ DIN EN 228 (ROZ 95 / RON 95 / PON 91) AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES Air filter cleaner Guideline ­ KTM recommends Motorex® products. [. . . ]