KTM 85 SX - Manual (Page 15)

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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A CLEAN MOTORCYCLE CAN BE CHECKED MORE QUICKLY WHICH SAVES MONEY!
1st service after
10 hours
or
1000 kilometers
after
20 hours
or
2000 kilometers
after
4000 kilometer
or
once a year
ENGINE
Check gear box oil level z
Change gear box oil z z
Check spark plugs, adjust distance between electrodes z z
Renew spark plugs z
CARBURETOR
Check the carburetor connection boot for cracks and leaks z
Check idle speed setting z z
Check that vent hoses are not damaged or bent 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, bends; adjust and lubricate z z
Check oil level of the clutch master cylinder z z z
Clean air filter and filter box z
Check electric wires for damage and bends z
Check function of electric systems (emergency OFF switch or button) z z
BRAKES
Check brake fluid level, lining thickness, brake lining z z
Check brake lines for damage and leaks z z
Check/adjust smooth operation and free travel of handbrake/foot brake lever z z
Check tightness of brake system screws z z
CHASSIS
Check shock absorber and fork for leaks and function z z
Clean dust bellows z
Bleed fork legs z
Check swing arm bearings z
Check/adjust steering head bearings z z
Check tightness of all chassis screws (triple clamps, fork leg axle
passageaxle nuts and screws, swing arm bearings, shock absorber)
z z
WHEELS
Check spoke tension and rim joint z z
Check tires and air pressure z z
Check chain, rear sprockets and chain guides for wear, fitment and tension z z
Lubricate chain z z
Check clearance of wheel bearings z z
IMPORTANT RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE WORK THAT CAN BE CARRIED OUT BY EXTRA ORDER
at least
once a year every 2 years
or 20000 km
Check function of exhaust control z
Complete maintenance of shock absorber z
Complete maintenance of fork z
Clean and grease steering head bearings and gasket elements z
Clean and adjust carburetor z
Replace glass fibre- yarn filling of the exhaust main silencer z
Treat electric contacts and switches with contact grease z
Change hydraulic clutch fluid z
Change break fluid z
IF MOTORCYCLE IS USED FOR COMPETITION 4000KM SERVICE SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT AFTER EVERY RACE!
Service Intervals should never be exceeded by more than 5 hours or 500 km!
Maintenance work done by KTM authorised workshops is not a substitute for care and checks done by the rider!