User manual KTM 65 SX

[. . . ] 3211345en 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 and your child 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. [. . . ] ­ If the handlebar is bent or straightened it will cause material fatigue, and the handlebar can break. Always replace handlebar. 1 0 2 0 ­ Remove the four screws . Remove the handlebar and lay it to one side. Info Protect the motorcycle and its attachments from damage by covering them. Guideline Screw, handlebar support M10 40 Nm (29. 5 lbf ft) Loctite® 243TM ­ Position the handlebar. Info 0 2 Make sure cables and wiring are positioned correctly. Guideline Screw, handlebar clamp M8 20 Nm (14. 8 lbf ft) Info Make sure the gap width is even. Checking the play in the throttle cable 9. 32 ­ ­ ­ Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. It must be possible to raise the outer casing of the throttle cable away from the adjusting screw by distance without encountering a resistance. 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. 33 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. 700453-01 MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Checking chain dirt 9. 34 32 ­ Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation. 32) 400678-01 Cleaning the chain 9. 35 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. 70) Offroad chain spray ( Checking the chain tension 9. 36 Warning Danger of accidentsDanger caused by incorrect chain tension. ­ If the chain is over tensioned, 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 may snap or the countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it may jump off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket, causing the rear wheel to lock or damage the engine. 20) Push the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upward to measure the chain tension . Info The upper chain section must be taut. Because chain wear is not always even, repeat this measurement at different chain positions. 34) » ­ If the chain tension does not meet specifications: ­ Adjusting chain tension - after checking. ( MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Checking the chain tension - installing rear wheel 9. 37 33 Warning Danger of accidentsDanger caused by incorrect chain tension. [. . . ] 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. 72) (SAE 2. 5) Guideline ­ Use only oils that comply with the specified standards (see specifications on the container) and that possess the corresponding properties. 69 Super unleaded gasoline, mixed with 2-stroke engine oil According to ­ DIN EN 228 ­ JASO FC ( 1:60 p. 72) 2-stroke engine oil Super unleaded (ROZ 95 / RON 95 / PON 91) Mixture ratio AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES Air filter cleaner Specification ­ KTM recommends Motorex® products. [. . . ]