KTM 450 SX - Manual (Page 22)

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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250 SX-F 2006
A CLEAN MOTORCYCLE CAN BE CHECKED MORE QUICKLY WHICH SAVES MONEY!
1st service after
3 hours
or
20 l fuel
every
10 hours
or
70 l fuel
ENGINE
Change engine oil, oil filter z z
Clean oil screen and drain plug magnet z z
Replace spark plug (after 30 hours)
Check and adjust valve clearance
z z
Check engine mounting bolts for tightness z z
Clean the spark-plug connector and check for a tight fit z z
Check the screws on the kick starter and shift lever for a tight fit z z
CARBURETOR
Check carburetor connection boot for cracks and leaks z
Check idle speed setting z z
Check vent hoses for damage or bends z z
ADD-ON PARTS
Check cooling system for leaks, check quantity of antifreeze z z
Check exhaust system for leaks and fitment z
Check cables for damage, smooth operation and bends,
adjust and lubricate
z z
Check fluid level of the clutch master cylinder z z
Clean air filter and filter box z
Check electric wires for damage and bends z
BRAKES
Check brake fluid level, lining thickness, brake discs z z
Check brake lines for damage and leaks z z
Check/function smooth operation and adjust free travel of handbrake/foot brake lever z z
Check the screws and guide bolts on the brake system for a tight fit z z
CHASSIS
Check shock absorber and fork for leaks and function z z
Clean fork dust bellows z
Bleed fork legs z
Check swing arm bearings z
Check/adjust steering head bearings z z
Check tightness of chassis screws (triple clamps, fork leg axle passage,
swingarm, shock aborber)
z z
WHEELS
Check/adjust steering head bearings z z
Check tires and air pressure z z
Check chain, chain joint, rear sprockets and chain guides for wear, fit and tension z z
Lubricate chain, clean and grease the adjusting screws on the chain tensioner z z
Check clearance of wheel bearings z z
250 SX-F 2006
IMPORTANT RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE WORK THAT CAN BE CARRIED OUT BY EXTRA ORDER
at least
once a year
every
2 years
Complete maintenance of fork z
Complete maintenance of shock absorber z
Clean and grease steering head bearings and gasket elements z
Clean and adjust carburetor z
Treat electric contacts and switches with contact spray z
Change hydraulic clutch fluid z
Change brake fluid z
IF MOTORCYCLE IS USED FOR COMPETITION 10 HOURS SERVICE SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT AFTER EVERY RACE.
Service intervalls should never be exceeded by more than 2 hours or 15 liters of fuel.
Maintenance work done by KTM authorised workshops is not a substitute for care and checks done by the rider.