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OWNER’S MANUAL 2008
250 SX-F
*3211228en*
3211228en 250 XC-F, XCF-W
250 EXC-F, EXC-F SIX DAYS
3211228en
KTM Group Partner
KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG
A–5230 Mattighofen
www.ktm.com
4/2007 FOTO: MITTERBAUER
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INTRODUCTION » We would like to congratulate you on your purchase of a KTM motorcycle. You are now the owner of a state-of-the-art sport motorcycle that guarantees to bring you lots of fun and enjoyment, provided that you clean and maintain it appropriately. Please insert the serial numbers of your motorcycle in the boxes below Frame number Engine number Key number 1 Stamp of dealer All information contained is without obligation. KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG particularly reserves the right to modify
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ENGLISH IMPORTANT INFORMATION » INTENDED PURPOSE KTM sports motorcycles are designed and constructed to resist the usual wear and tear of normal use in competitions. The motorcycles comply with the regulations and categories currently in effect with the leading interna- tional motorcycle associations. The SX-F and XC-F models are prohibited on public roads. „On the road“ approved models are only allowed on public roads in the original homologated (throttled) version. Without this performance res
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION » The service work specified in the "Lubrication and Maintenance Schedule" must be performed by a KTM workshop and recorded in the service manual otherwise claims under the warranty shall become void. The fuels and lubricants specified in the Owner's Manual or automotive fluids with equivalent specifications must be used in accordance with the maintenance schedule. Take special care to follow the recommended run in, inspection, and maintenance intervals. Heeding these guide
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ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS » INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Cleaning the dust sleeves of the telescopic fork . . . . . . . .27 IMPORTANT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Checking and adjusting the steering head bearing . . . . .27 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Changing the fork offset (caster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Engine number, engine type . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS » Chassis number The chassis number is stamped on the right side of the steering head tube. Enter this number in the field on page no 1. Engine number, engine type The engine number and the engine type are stamped into the left side of the engine below the engine sprocket. Enter this number on page 1. 5 OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » Clutch lever 2 The clutch lever [1] is located on the left side of the handlebar. The adjus- ting screw [A] is used to change the original positio
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ENGLISH OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » Hand brake lever The hand brake lever [1] is mounted on the handlebars on the right and actuates the front wheel brake. The adjusting screw [A] can be used to change the basic position of the hand brake lever (see "Maintenance"). 1 A Short circuit button The short circuit button [2] turns off the engine. When pressing this button, the ignition circuit is short-circuited. 2 6 Combination switch The light switch has 2, respectively 3 switch positions. [A] = Light o
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OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » Starter button Pushing the red starter button [1] will actuate the E-starter. 1 Emergency OFF switch (EXC-F Australia) The red emergency-OFF switch [2] is arranged adjacent to the throttle grip. In this position, the E-starter is operational and the engine can 2 be started. In this position, the E-starter and ignition circuits are interrupted.The E-starter cannot be actuated, and the engine will not start, not even if you attempt to start it with the kickstarter. 3 Pus
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ENGLISH OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » WS (wheel size) The display changes and the circumference of the front wheel is briefly dis- played in millimeters (2205 mm corresponds to a front wheel circumference of 21" with production tires). Afterwards the display will return to the previous display mode. SPEED display mode / H (service hours) Only the SPEED / H and SPEED / ODO display modes are activated in the condition at delivery. SPEED/H is displayed whenever the display is activated and the front w
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OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » SPEED / CLK (time) display mode CLK displays the time in hours, minutes and seconds. + button no function – button no function briefly press button changes to the next display mode hold button 3 secs. set the clock menu To set the clock, see „Setting the clock“. SPEED / LAP (lap time) display mode You can use the manual stop watch to stop and store up to 10 lap times, which you can view in the LAP/LAP display mode (see below). LAP displays the lap times in hours
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ENGLISH OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » SPEED / TR2 display mode (tripmaster 2) The tripmaster 2 is always active and counts to 999.9. Contrary to TR1, the displayed figure can be changed using the + and – buttons. This is a very use- ful function for trips taken according to a roadbook. + button increases the TR2 figure – button decreases the TR2 figure briefly press button changes to the next display mode hold button 3 secs. clears the TR2 figure SPEED / A1 display mode (average speed 1) A1 shows
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OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » Kilometers or miles The unit (kilometers or miles) can also be changed. The ODO figure will be retained and converted accordingly. The TR1, A1, S1, TR2 and A2 figures will be cleared. To select the unit, select the SPEED/H mode and hold the button for 3 sec- onds to access the SETUP menu. Press the button until the KMH/MPH function blinks. Press the + button briefly to move to the options. Press the + button for KMH or the – button for MPH. To set, briefly press the
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ENGLISH OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » Filler cap To open the filler cap: Press the release button [1] and turn the tank cap in a 2 counterclockwise direction. To close the filler cap: Put the tank cap back on and turn in a clockwise direc- 1 tion until the release button snaps into place. Install the tank breather hose [2] without kinks. Fuel tap (SX-F) OFF In this position the fuel tap is closed. No fuel can flow to the carburetor. ON During operation the twist grip must be turned to ON. This means
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OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » Shift lever The shift lever is mounted on the left side of the engine. The position of the gears is shown in the illustration. Neutral, or the idle speed, is located between first and second gear. 2,3,4 (5,6) N 1 Kickstarter The kickstarter is mounted on the right side of the engine. Its upper part can be swivelled. 13 Foot brake pedal The foot brake pedal is located in front of the right footrest. Its basic position can be adjusted to your seat position (see maintenance
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ENGLISH OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » Compression damping of fork (SX-F, XC-F) Hydraulic compression damping determines the reaction when the fork is com- 1 pressed. The degree of compression can be adjusted with adjusting screws at the top of the fork legs. Turn the adjusting screws [1] clockwise to increase damping, turn it counter- clockwise to reduce damping during compression. STANDARD ADJUSTMENT – turn adjusting screw clockwise as far as it will go – turn it back by as many clicks as are specif
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OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » Compression damping of shock absorber The shock absorber on these models can synchronize the compression damp- ing in the low and high-speed range separately (Dual Compression Control). Low and high speed refers to the movement of the shock absorber during com- pression and not to the speed of the motorcycle. The low and high-speed technology overlaps. The low-speed setting is primarily for slow to normal shock absorber compres- sion rates. The high-speed setting is effe
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ENGLISH OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » Engine characteristic (EXC-F) The CDI unit is pre-programmed with 2 ignition curves (Performance and Soft). 1 The Performance ignition curve (higher engine performance) is activated when the socket connector [1] is connected, the Soft ignition curve (improved dri- veability) when it is disconnected. Homologated models driven on public roads must be operated with a discon- nected socket connector, otherwise the type approval will be cancelled. GENERAL TIPS AND WA
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DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS » Check the following before each start When you start off, the motorcycle must be in perfect technical condition. For safety reasons, you should make a habit of performing an overall check of your motorcycle before each start. The following checks should be performed: 1 CHECK THE OIL LEVEL Insufficient oil results in premature wear and consequently to engine damage. B 2 FUEL A Check that there is sufficient fuel in the tank; when closing the filler cap, check that the tank
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ENGLISH DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS » Starting when the engine is cold 1 Open the fuel tap [1]. 2 Swing up the side stand or center stand. 3 Put the gear in neutral. 4 Operate the choke [2]. 5 Leave throttle closed and kick the kickstarter briskly ALL THE WAY or actu- ate the E-starter. – If you want to start the engine, make sure that you always put on sturdy 1 motorcycle boots in order to avoid injuries. You might slip off the kick- starter, or the engine may kick back and propel your foot upward wit
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DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS » NOTE: dedicated to nothing but offroad racing, these models make no compromises in their design. As such, they do not include any radiator fan, and the size of the radiator is dimensioned for opti- Motorcycle engines produce a great amount of heat while running. mum ergonomics. The engine, exhaust pipe, muffler, brake rotors, and shock absorbers In normal racing, the cooling system is sufficient. can become very hot. Do not touch any of these parts after operating If you u
