2021 KTM 350 EXC-F, 350 XCF-W Printed Motorcycle Owners Manual

Description

This 180+ page, 2021 KTM 350 EXC-F, 350 XCF-W, 350 EXC-F Six Days, 350 EXC-F WESS Owners Manual is an authorized reproduction of the original, out of print manual. It provides repair and maintenance information for 2021 KTM 350F motorcycles. This Owners Manual should be used in conjunction with your KTM service manual specific for your 2021 KTM motorcycle.

This manual provides repair information for the following motorcycles:
2021 KTM 350 EXC-F
2021 KTM 350 XCF-W
2021 KTM 350 EXC-F Six Days
2021 KTM 350 EXC-F WESS

Table of Contents
MEANS OF REPRESENTATION
Symbols used
Formats used

SAFETY ADVICE
Use definition – intended use
Misuse
Safety advice
Degrees of risk and symbols
Tampering warning
Safe operation
Protective clothing
Work rules
Environment
Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT NOTES
Manufacturer warranty, implied warranty
Fuel, auxiliary substances
Spare parts, accessories
Service
Figures
Customer service

VIEW OF VEHICLE
View of vehicle, front left (example)
View of vehicle, rear right (example)

SERIAL NUMBERS
Vehicle identification number
Type label
Key number (All EU models, All BR models)
Engine number
Fork part number
Shock absorber article number

CONTROLS
Clutch lever
Hand brake lever
Throttle grip
Stop button
Horn button (All EU/BR/CN models)
Light switch (All EU/BR/CN models)
Light switch (XCF-W)
Turn signal switch (All EU/BR/CN models)
Emergency OFF switch
Start button

PREPARING FOR USE
Advice on preparing for first use
Running-in the engine
Starting power of lithium-ion batteries at low temperatures (all EU/CN models, XCF-W)
Preparing the vehicle for difficult operating conditions
Preparing the vehicle for riding on dry sand
Preparing the vehicle for riding on wet sand
Preparing the vehicle for riding on wet and muddy circuits
Preparing vehicle for high temperatures or slow riding
Preparing the vehicle for low temperatures or snow

RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
Checks and maintenance measures when preparing for use
Starting the vehicle
Activating traction control (EXC-F WESS EU, All Six Days models, XCF-W)
Starting off
Shifting, riding
Braking
Stopping, parking
Transporting
Refueling
SERVICE SCHEDULE
Additional information
Required work
Recommended work
TUNING THE CHASSIS
Checking the basic chassis setting with rider’s weight
Air suspension XACT 5448 (EXC-F WESS EU)
Compression damping of the shock absorber
Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
Adjusting the high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber
Measuring the dimension of the rear wheel unloaded
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
Adjusting the riding sag
Checking the basic setting of the fork
Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork
Adjusting the spring preload of the fork (all Six Days models, XCF-W, EXC-F EU)
Adjusting the fork air pressure (EXC-F WESS EU)
Handlebar position
Adjusting the handlebar position

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
Raising the motorcycle with the lift stand
Removing the motorcycle from the lift stand
Bleeding the fork legs
Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Removing the fork protector
Installing the fork protector
Removing the fork legs
Installing the fork legs
Removing the lower triple clamp (EXC-F EU, XCF-W, EXC-F BR)
Removing the lower triple clamp (EXC-F WESS EU, All Six Days models)
Installing the lower triple clamp (EXC-F EU, XCF-W, EXC-F BR)
Installing the lower triple clamp (EXC-F WESS EU, All Six Days models)
Checking the steering head bearing play
Adjusting the steering head bearing play (EXC-F EU, XCF-W, EXC-F BR)
Adjusting the steering head bearing play (EXC-F WESS EU, All Six Days models)
Lubricating the steering head bearing
Removing front fender
Installing front fender
Removing the shock absorber
Installing the shock absorber
Removing the seat
Mounting the seat
Removing the air filter box cover
Installing the air filter box cover
Removing the air filter
Installing the air filter
Cleaning the air filter and air filter box
Preparing air filter box cover for securing
Removing the main silencer
Installing the main silencer
Cleaning the spark arrestor (XCF-W)
Changing the glass fiber yarn filling of the main silencer
Removing the fuel tank
Installing the fuel tank
Checking for chain dirt accumulation
Cleaning the chain
Checking the chain tension
Adjusting the chain tension
Checking the chain, rear sprocket,
engine sprocket, and chain guide
Checking the frame
Checking the link fork
Checking the throttle cable routing
Checking the rubber grip
Adjusting the basic position of the clutch lever
Checking/correcting the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch
Changing the hydraulic clutch fluid
Removing the engine guard (EXC-F WESS EU, All Six Days models, XCF-W)
Installing the engine guard (EXC-F WESS EU, All Six Days models, XCF-W)

BRAKE SYSTEM
Checking the free travel of the
hand brake lever
Adjusting the free travel of the handbrake lever (All EU/BR/CN models)
Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever (XCF-W)
Checking the brake discs
Checking the front brake fluid level
Adding the front brake fluid
Checking the front brake linings
Changing the brake linings of the front brake
Checking the free travel of foot brake lever
Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake lever
Checking the rear brake fluid level
Adding rear brake fluid
Checking the rear brake linings
Changing the rear brake linings

WHEELS, TIRES
Removing the front wheel
Installing the front wheel
Removing the rear wheel
Installing the rear wheel
Checking the tire condition
Checking tire pressure
Checking spoke tension

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Removing the 12-V battery
Installing the 12-V battery
Charging the 12-V battery
Changing main fuse
Changing the fuses of individual
electrical power consumers
Removing the headlight mask with the headlight
Installing the headlight mask with the headlight
Changing the headlight bulb
Checking the headlight setting
Adjusting the headlight range
Changing the turn signal bulb (All EU/BR/CN models)
Changing the combination
instrument battery
Diagnostics connector

COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system
Checking the antifreeze and coolant level
Checking the coolant level
Draining the coolant
Refilling coolant
Changing the coolant

TUNING THE ENGINE
Checking the play in the throttle cable
Adjusting the play in the throttle cable
Adjusting the characteristic map of the throttle response
Changing the mapping (EXC-F WESS EU, All Six Days models)
Adjusting the idle speed
Programming the throttle valve position
Checking the basic position of the shift lever
Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever

SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
Changing the fuel screen
Checking the engine oil level
Changing the engine oil and oil
filter, cleaning the oil screen
Adding engine oil

CLEANING, CARE
Cleaning the motorcycle
Checks and maintenance steps for winter operation

STORAGE
Storage
Preparing for use after storage

TROUBLESHOOTING
BLINK CODE
TECHNICAL DATA
Engine
Engine tightening torques
Capacities
Engine oil
Coolant
Fuel
Chassis
Electrical system
Tires
Fork
all Six Days models, XCF-W,
EXC-F EU
EXC-F BR
EXC-F WESS EU
Shock absorber
Chassis tightening torques
SUBSTANCES
AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES
STANDARDS
INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
LIST OF SYMBOLS
Yellow and orange symbols
Green and blue symbols
INDEX