2008 KTM 250 SX-F XC-F, XCF-W EXC-F, SIX DAYS Motorcycle Owners Manual

Description

This 63 page, 2008 KTM 250 SX-F XC-F, XCF-W EXC-F, SIX DAYS Motorcycle Owners Manual is an authorized reproduction of the original, out of print manual It provides operating and maintenance information for 2008 KTM 250 SX-F XC-F, XCF-W EXC-F, SIX DAYS Motorcycle Owners Manual motorcycles.

Model Coverage
2008 KTM 250 SX-F
2008 KTM 250 XC-F, XCF-W
2008 KTM 250 EXC-F, EXC-F SIX DAYS

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
Engine number, engine type
Chassis number
OPERATION INSTRUMENTS
Clutch lever
Hot start lever
Hand brake lever
Short circuit button
Combination switch
Headlamp switch
Flasher switch
Starter button
Emergency OFF switch
Indicator lamps
Electronic speedometer
Activating and deactivating display modes
Setting the clock
Overview of the electronic speedometer functions
Filler cap
Fuel tap
Choke
Shift lever
Kickstarter
Foot brake pedal
Side stand
Steering lock
Compression damping of fork
Rebound damping of fork
Compression damping of shock absorber
Rebound damping of shock absorber
Engine characteristic
GENERAL TIPS AND WARNINGS FOR STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE
Instructions for initial operation
Running in
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Check the following before each start
Starting when the engine is cold
Starting when the engine is warm
What to do when the engine is flooded
Starting off
Shifting/Riding
Braking
Stopping and parking
Fuel
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Changing the spring preloading of the shock absorber
Pivot bearing
Basic suspension setup for the weight of the driver
Checking the shock absorber and spring
Determining the static sag of the shock absorber
Determining the riding sag of the shock absorber
Checking the basic setup of the telescopic fork
Changing the spring preload on the telescopic fork
Replacing fork springs
Breather plug front fork
Cleaning the dust sleeves of the telescopic fork
Checking and adjusting the steering head bearing
Changing the fork offset (caster)
How to change the handlebar position
Check chain tension
Correct chain tension
Adapting the chain guide to the number of rear sprocket teeth
Chain maintenance
Chain wear
General information about KTM disc brakes
Adjusting the free travel at the hand brake lever
Checking the brake fluid level – front brake
Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir
Checking the front brake pads
Replacing the front brake pads
Changing the basic position of the foot brake pedal
Checking the rear brake fluid level
Refilling the rear brake fluid reservoir
Checking the rear brake pads
Replacing the rear brake pads
Dismounting and mounting the front wheel
Dismounting and mounting the rear wheel
Checking spoke tension
Tires, air pressure
Check/set distance of the magnetic sensor
Replacing the battery of the digital speedometer
Battery
Charging the battery
Fuse
Replacing headlight lamp/parking light lamp
Cooling system
Checking the coolant level
Bleeding the cooling system
Replacing the glassfiber yarn packing of the silencer
Cleaning the spark arrester
Cleaning the air filter
Adjusting the throttle cables
Changing the original position of the clutch lever
Checking the oil level of the hydraulic clutch
Bleeding of the hydraulic clutch
Carburetor – Adjust idling
Basic information on carburetor wear
Checking the float level (float height)
Draining the float chamber of the carburetor
Checking the engine oil level
Engine oil
Changing the engine oil
Changing the oil filters
TROUBLESHOOTING
CLEANING
CONSERVATION FOR WINTER OPERATION
STORAGE
USE AFTER A PERIOD OF STORAGE
TECHNICAL DATA – ENGINE
TECHNICAL DATA – CHASSIS
WIRING DIAGRAM
INDEX