KTM 540 Motorcycle User Manual


 
Check engine oil level
Change engine oil (SX, SXC, SC) ⅷⅷ
Change engine oil (EGS) ⅷⅷ
Clean oil screen and magnet of the drain plugs whenever you exchange the engine oil
Change oil filter unit ⅷⅷ
Change microfilter (SX, SXC, SC) ⅷⅷ
Change fine screen filter (screwed filter) at the frame tube ⅷⅷ
Check oil lines for leakage and proper instalment ⅷⅷ
Check valve clearance ⅷⅷ
Clean spark plug and adjust electrode gap
Change spark plug after 10 000 kilometers (6 200 miles)
Check valve clearance
Drain and clean carburator float bowl ⅷⅷ
Adjust idling
Check breather hoses of engine gase and gas tank for correct position without buckles ⅷⅷ
Clean air filter and air filter box ⅷⅷ
Check sprockets, chain guides and chain for wear ⅷⅷⅷ
Maintaining chain tension eccentrics (Duke)
Clean and lube chain ⅷⅷ
Check chain tension ⅷⅷⅷ
Check cooling liquid level ⅷⅷⅷ
Check quality of antifreeze
Check cooling system for leaks ⅷⅷⅷ
Check exhaust system for leakage
Change exhaust muffler packing (aluminium-muffler) ⅷⅷ
Check exhaust brackets ⅷⅷ
Disassemble and clean spark arrestor discs (USA models)
Check brake fluid level front and rear ⅷⅷⅷ
Change brake fluid
Check brake pad thickness ⅷⅷ
Check brake discs
Check condition and correct instalment of brake hoses ⅷⅷⅷ
Check freeplay and easy operation of hand brake lever and foot brake lever ⅷⅷⅷ
Check adjustment and function of fork ⅷⅷ
Check fork for leaks
Loosen breather screws at fork legs (overpressure)
Change fork oil
Perform a full maintenance job for the telescopic fork
Clean dust scrabber on forks ⅷⅷ
Check steering head bearing clearance / adjust ⅷⅷ
Clean and grease steering head bearings and its seals
Check adjustment and funktion of shock absorber ⅷⅷ
Check O-ring of the shock absorber for wear ⅷⅷ
Servicing the shock absorber
Grease lubricating nipple of the Pro Lever suspension system
Disassemble the Pro Lever suspension system and perform a full maintenance job on it
Servicing swingarm pivots
Check tightness of spokes and rim join ⅷⅷⅷ
Check wheel bearings for clearance ⅷⅷ
Check chock absorber rubbers on the rear wheel hub
Check tire condition and air pressure ⅷⅷ
Check cables for damage and easy working ⅷⅷ
Lube and adjust cables ⅷⅷ
Check the electrical system ⅷⅷⅷ
Check battery holder and connections (Duke) ⅷⅷ
Check adjustment of head light
Spray ignition lock, emergency OFF switch, short circuit button, and light switch with contact spray
ⅷⅷ
Check all screws, nuts and hose clamps for proper tightness ⅷⅷⅷ
Grease or lube all pivot points and sliding components ⅷⅷ
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
before each start
after washing
1st service, after
1000 km (600 miles)
or 10 hours
after 2500 km
(1500 miles)
or 25 hours
after 5000 km
(3000 miles) or
once a year
at least once a year
KTM
rider
KTM
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IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS USED FOR COMPETITIVE RACING, THE 5000 KM
(3000 MILES) SERVICE NEEDS TO BE CARRIED OUT AFTER EVERY RACE
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