KTM 250 EXC-F Six Days 2021 Manual

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 2021
250 EXC‑F
250 EXC‑F SIX DAYS
Art. no. 3214375en

INTRODUCTION
*3214375en*
3214375en
02/2021
INTRODUCTION
Perform the work described in these setup instructions before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Read the setup instructions in their entirety before beginning work.
These setup instructions were written to correspond to the latest state of this series. We reserve the right to make
changes in the interest of technical advancement without at the same time updating this manual.
We shall not provide a description of general workshop methods. Likewise, safety rules that apply in a workshop
are not specified here. It is assumed that the work will be performed by a fully trained mechanic.
All specifications contained herein are non-binding. KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH specifically reserves the right
to modify or delete technical specifications, prices, colors, forms, materials, services, designs, equipment, etc.,
without prior notice and without specifying reasons, to adapt these to local conditions, as well as to stop produc-
tion of a particular model without prior notice. KTM accepts no liability for delivery options, deviations from fig-
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does not belong to the regular scope of supply.
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KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH
Stallhofnerstraße 3
5230 Mattighofen, Austria
This document is valid for the following models:
250 EXC‑F EU (F8103U9)
250 EXC‑F BR (F8140U9)
250 EXC‑F SIX DAYS EU (F8103U2)

1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION
2
1.1 Symbols used
The meaning of specific symbols is described below.
Indicates an expected reaction (e.g. of a work step or a function).
Indicates an unexpected reaction (e.g. of a work step or a function).
Indicates a page reference (more information is provided on the specified page).
Indicates information with more details or tips.
Indicates the result of a testing step.
Indicates a voltage measurement.
Indicates a current measurement.
Indicates a resistance measurement.
Indicates the end of an activity including potential rework.
1.2 Formats used
The typographical formats used in this document are explained below.
Proprietary name Indicates a proprietary name.
Name®Indicates a protected name.
Brand™ Indicates a brand available on the open market.
Underlined terms Refer to technical details of the vehicle or indicate technical terms, which
are explained in the glossary.

SETUP 2
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2.1 Transport mode
H02712-01
This vehicle was blocked for transport in the software.
To operate the vehicle, the vehicle electronics must be enabled.
This process is conducted during initial setup in KTM Dealer.net.
Enabling ensures that the initial setup in KTM Dealer.net is docu-
mented.
Enabling can be performed either temporarily, e.g. for a test ride,
or permanently for vehicle handover.
Info
Make sure that the vehicle is permanently enabled before
handing it over to the customer.
2.2 Unpacking and setting up the vehicle
E00851-10
Condition
Packaging V2
–Remove the box and the plastic packaging.
Info
To avoid damaging the motorcycle during the setup,
leave the protective film on the vehicle until you
have finished.
–Remove the separate enclosure and unpack it. Check that
the scope of supply is complete using the enclosed pack-
ing list.
–Have a lift stand available.
Lift stand (78129955100)
–Carefully loosen and remove the tension belt of the footrest
mount.
Info
An assistant prevents the motorcycle from falling
over.
402050-01
–Together with an assistant, take the vehicle off the pallet.
–Position the vehicle on a lift stand.
–Check the vehicle for transport damage.

2 SETUP
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H01768-10
–Position the turn signal indicator lamp 1in the combina-
tion instrument bracket.
–Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 18)
E00850-10
Condition
Packaging V12
–Remove the box and the plastic packaging.
Info
An assistant prevents the motorcycle from falling
over.
To avoid damaging the motorcycle during the setup,
leave the protective film on the vehicle until you
have finished.
–Remove and unpack the separate enclosure and attach-
ments. Check that the scope of supply is complete using
the enclosed packing list.
–Remove the two cable ties on the triple clamp.
–Have a lift stand available.
Lift stand (78129955100)
402051-01
–Together with an assistant, take the vehicle off the pallet.
–Position the vehicle on a lift stand.
–Check the vehicle and attachments for transport damage.
–Install the shock absorber. ( p. 20)
H01768-10
–Position turn signal indicator lamp 1in the combination
instrument bracket.

SETUP 2
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402736-10
–Position the connector board and combination instrument
on the upper triple clamp.
–Mount and tighten screws 2.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
–Route the clutch line with the clutch master cylinder
toward the front between the upper and lower triple
clamps.
–Install the fork legs. ( p. 21)
S01414-10
(EXC‑F EU/BR)
–Remove screws 3and take off the handlebar supports.
–Move the handlebar supports to the desired position and
mount and tighten screws 3.
Guideline
Screw, handle-
bar holder
M10 40 Nm (29.5 lbf ft)
Loctite®243™
Info
Position the left and right handlebar supports
evenly.
E00483-01
Warning
Danger of accidents A repaired handlebar poses a
safety risk.
If the handlebar is bent or straightened, the mate-
rial becomes fatigued. The handlebar may break
as a result.
–Change the handlebar if the handlebar is dam-
aged or bent.
–Position the handlebar.
Info
Make sure the cables and wiring are positioned cor-
rectly.
–Position the handlebar clamps. Mount and tighten the
screws evenly.
Guideline
Screw, handlebar
clamp
M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)

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Info
The markings on the handlebar should be at the
center of the handlebar clamps.
Keep the installed gap widths equal when tighten-
ing.
S01415-10
(EXC‑F Six Days)
–Remove screws 3and take off the handlebar supports.
–Move the handlebar supports to the desired position and
mount and tighten screws 3.
Guideline
Screw, handle-
bar holder
M10 40 Nm (29.5 lbf ft)
Loctite®243™
Info
Position the left and right handlebar supports
evenly.
S01413-01
Warning
Danger of accidents A repaired handlebar poses a
safety risk.
If the handlebar is bent or straightened, the mate-
rial becomes fatigued. The handlebar may break
as a result.
–Change the handlebar if the handlebar is dam-
aged or bent.
–Position the handlebar.
Info
Make sure the cables and wiring are positioned cor-
rectly.
–Position the handlebar clamps. Mount and tighten the
screws evenly.
Guideline
Screw, handlebar
clamp
M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)

SETUP 2
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Info
The markings on the handlebar should be at the
center of the handlebar clamps.
Keep the installed gap widths equal when tighten-
ing.
S03665-01
–Position the controls on the right half of the handlebar.
S01423-01
–Position the controls on the left handlebar half.
S01422-01
(EXC‑F Six Days)
Warning
Voiding of the government approval for road use and
the insurance coverage If the combination switch
is mounted, the vehicle’s road permit, if any,
expires.
–Only operate the vehicle in closed-off areas
remote from public road traffic if the combina-
tion switch is installed.
–(Optional) Mount combination switch on the left side.
Info
The figure shows a possible installation position of
the left side combination switch.

2 SETUP
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402390-01
–Mount the turn signal switch.
S01409-10
Condition
Packaging V12
–Join all plug-in connectors to the connector board.
–Route the cables without tension and secure with the cable
ties.
S01411-01
(EXC‑F Six Days)
Warning
Voiding of the government approval for road use and
the insurance coverage If the combination switch
is mounted, the vehicle’s road permit, if any,
expires.
–Only operate the vehicle in closed-off areas
remote from public road traffic if the combina-
tion switch is installed.
–(Optional) Remove the protection cap and join the plug-in
connector of the left combination switch.
S01412-10
–Route the cable without tension and secure with cable ties and
cable holders.

SETUP 2
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H01060-01
–Mount the mirror clamps on both sides.
E00474-01
–Mount both rear mirrors with the adapter.
E00852-01
–Preassemble the hand guards on the left and right.

2 SETUP
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F01077-10
–Mount the left hand guard.
–Mount the right hand guard.
E00482-01
–Secure the handlebar cushion with two cable ties.
–Install front fender. ( p. 22)
–Install the front wheel. ( p. 22)
(All EU models)
–Remove the 12-V battery. ( p. 24)
–Charge the 12-V battery. ( p. 29)
(EXC‑F BR)
Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause
serious chemical burns.
–Keep 12 V batteries out of the reach of chil-
dren.
–Wear suitable protective clothing and safety
glasses.
–Avoid contact with battery acid and battery
gases.
–Keep sparks or open flames away from the
12 V battery.
–Only charge 12 V batteries in well-ventilated
rooms.
–Rinse the affected area immediately with
plenty of water in the event of contact with the
skin.
–Rinse eyes with water for at least 15 minutes
and consult a doctor immediately if battery
acid and battery gases get into the eyes.
–Fill the 12 V battery.

SETUP 2
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Info
Read the notes in the 12 V battery accessory pack.
–Charge the 12-V battery. ( p. 30)
V01884-10
–Remove connector 5from the bracket and join with turn sig-
nal wiring harness.
S03673-01
–Insert the black and violet cables of bulb included in the sepa-
rate enclosure into the socket and position it in the turn signal
indicator lamp.
V01862-10
–Position the turn signal on the headlight mask on both sides,
mount nuts with washers and tighten.
–Join plug-in connector 6of the left turn signal using the vio-
let and brown cable colors of the turn signal cable harness.
Info
Pay attention to where the brake line is routed when
doing so.
–Join plug-in connector 7of the right turn signal using the
black and brown cable colors of the turn signal cable harness.
–Join plug-in connector 8of the headlight.
–Connect plug-in connector 9of the turn signal switch.
–Secure turn signal relay bk with a cable tie and plug in the
connector.
–Install the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 19)
–Remove the air filter box cover. ( p. 31)
–Remove the rear left side cover. ( p. 32)

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V01863-10
–Disconnect tail light plug-in connector bl on the wiring har-
ness.
V01864-10
–Remove screws bm.
–Remove screws bn.
–Remove the license plate holder with the tail light.
Info
Pay attention to the cable of the tail light.
–Feed the cable between the fairing parts.
V01865-10
–Remove screws bo on the license plate holder and hang the
tail light to the side.

SETUP 2
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V01866-10
–Position the turn signal on both sides on the license plate
holder, mount nuts with washers and tighten.
–Position the license plate lamp on the license plate holder,
and mount and tighten screws bp.
–Mount reflector bq on license plate holder.
S03682-01
–Drill a hole at marking Aon the license plate holder to the
size of the marking.
S03683-10
–Position the tail light together with the license plate holder on
the license plate bracket.
Info
Ensure that the cables are routed correctly.

2 SETUP
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V01865-10
–Mount and tighten screws bo.
V01867-10
–Mount and tighten screw br.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
EJOT PT®
K60x25‑Z
2 Nm (1.5 lbf ft)
S03684-01
–Feed the wiring harnesses through the opening.
–Position the license plate holder on the rear.
V01868-10
–Mount and tighten screws bm with the collar bushing.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
–Mount and tighten screws bn.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
EJOT PT®
K60x25‑Z
2 Nm (1.5 lbf ft)

SETUP 2
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V01869-10
–Join the plug-in connectors of tail light bs and turn signal
cable harness bt with the wiring harness.
Info
Pay attention to routing of the wiring harnesses.
–Install the rear left side cover. ( p. 33)
–Install the air filter box cover. ( p. 32)
–Install the 12-V battery. ( p. 26)
D02151-10
–Position the right footrest and pin.
Info
Only insert the pin to the extent that the spring can still
be mounted.
V01872-10
–Position spring as shown.
Spring Bengages in area C.
V01873-10
–Press the spring with special tool ck.
Footrest spring plier (79029083000)
The special tool is applied to area Don the footrest.
–Mount pin cl.

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V01874-10
–Mount the washer and splint cm.
S01398-10
–Position the left footrest and pin.
Info
Only insert the pin to the extent that the spring can still
be mounted.
V01875-10
–Position spring as shown.
Spring Eengages in area F.
V01876-10
–Press the spring with special tool ck.
Footrest spring plier (79029083000)
The special tool is applied to area Gon the footrest.
–Mount pin cn.

SETUP 2
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V01877-10
–Mount the washer and splint co.
V01881-10
–Position the frame protectors on both sides.
–Mount and tighten screws cp.
Guideline
Screw, frame protec-
tor
M5 3 Nm (2.2 lbf ft)
–Mount and tighten screw cq with washers.
Guideline
Screw, frame protec-
tor
M5 3 Nm (2.2 lbf ft)
–Mount the cable ties.
(EXC‑F Six Days)
–Install the engine guard. ( p. 33)
–Unpack and mount the KTM PowerParts included in the deliv-
ery (optional).
Info
Read the accompanying KTM PowerParts fitting instruc-
tions.
–Attach the stickers included in the scope of supply (optional).
–Set the kilometers or miles. ( p. 35)
–Set the combination instrument. ( p. 36)
–Set the clock. ( p. 37)
–Refuel. ( p. 34)
–Position all controls in their exact positions on the handlebar.
Tighten all screws.
–Prepare the vehicle according to the specifications in
KTM Dealer.net for handover to the customer.
Info
Transport mode must be deactivated to be able to start
the motorcycle.

3 WORK
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3.1 Raising the motorcycle with the lift stand
401942-01
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle can roll away or fall
over.
–Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
–Raise the motorcycle at the frame underneath the engine.
Lift stand (78129955100)
Neither wheel is in contact with the ground.
–Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
3.2 Removing the motorcycle from the lift stand
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle can roll away or fall over.
–Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
401943-10
–Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
–Remove the lift stand.
–To park the motorcycle, press side stand 1to the ground
with your foot and lean the motorcycle on it.
Info
When you are riding, the side stand must be folded up
and secured with rubber strap.
3.3 Removing the headlight mask with the headlight
V01782-10
–Detach the brake line and wiring harness from the headlight
mask.
–Loosen rubber straps 1. Slide the headlight mask up and
swing it forward.
S01328-10
–Detach plug-in connectors 2and take off the headlight mask
with the headlight.