KTM 250 EXC TPI 2022 Maintenance Schedule
The 2022 KTM 250 EXC TPI maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, battery, brake fluid, tires, drive chain maintenance, spark plugs, oil, coolant and air filter. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
249ccEngine size
59Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from KTM 2022 250/300 EXC TPI Owner's Manual (official content, mirrored via en.enduro.team): en.enduro.team
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool | Every 20 operating hours | Easy–Moderate | Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Check that the electrical system is functioning properly | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Check that the electrical system is functioning properly. |
| Check and charge the 12-V battery | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Check the state of charge of the 12-V battery and charge if necessary. |
| Check the front brake linings | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Check front brake pad wear. |
| Check the brake linings of the rear brake | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Check rear brake pad wear. |
| Check the brake discs | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Check front and rear brake disc condition. |
| Check the brake lines for damage and leakage | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Inspect brake lines/hoses for damage and leaks. |
| Check the rear brake fluid level | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Check rear brake fluid reservoir level. |
| Check the free travel of the foot brake lever | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Check and adjust rear brake pedal free play. |
| Check the frame | Every 20 operating hours | Moderate | Inspect frame for cracks/damage. |
| Check the link fork | Every 20 operating hours | Moderate | Inspect rear suspension link fork (linkage) for damage/play. |
| Check the fork bearing for play | Every 20 operating hours | Moderate | Check link fork bearing play. |
| Check the shock absorber heim joint for play | Every 20 operating hours | Moderate | Check shock absorber heim (spherical) joint play. |
| Check the tire condition | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Check tire tread and casing condition. |
| Check tire pressure | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Check and correct tire pressure. |
| Check the wheel bearing for play | Every 20 operating hours | Moderate | Check front/rear wheel bearing play. |
| Check the wheel hubs | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Check wheel hub condition. |
| Check the rim run-out | Every 20 operating hours | Moderate | Check wheel rim trueness. |
| Check the spoke tension | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Check and correct spoke tension. |
| Check the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Inspect drive chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide for wear. |
| Check the chain tension | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Check and adjust chain tension. |
| Grease all moving parts | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Grease side stand, hand lever pivots, chain, and other moving parts; check for smooth operation. |
| Check/correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Check and correct hydraulic clutch fluid reservoir level. |
| Check the front brake fluid level | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Check front brake fluid reservoir level. |
| Check the free travel of the hand brake lever | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Check and adjust front brake lever free play. |
| Check steering head bearing play | Every 20 operating hours | Moderate | Check steering head bearing for play. |
| Change the spark plug and spark plug connector | Every 40 operating hours | Easy | Replace spark plug and spark plug connector. |
| Check the reed valve housing, reed valve and intake flange | Every 20 operating hours | Moderate | Check reed-valve housing, reed valve, and intake flange condition. |
| Change the gear oil | Every 40 operating hours | Moderate | Change transmission gear oil. |
| Check all hoses and sleeves for cracking, leaks, and incorrect routing | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Inspect fuel, cooling, bleeder, and drainage hoses/sleeves. |
| Check the antifreeze and coolant level | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Check coolant level and antifreeze concentration. |
| Check the cables for damage and for routing without kinks | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Inspect control cables for damage/kinks. |
| Check that the throttle cables are undamaged, routed without sharp bends, and set correctly | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Inspect throttle cable routing and adjustment. |
| Clean the air filter and air filter box | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Clean air filter element and air filter box. |
| Change the glass fiber yarn filling of the main silencer | Every 20 operating hours | Moderate | Repack main silencer glass-fiber baffling. |
| Check the tightness of the easily accessible, safety-relevant screws and nuts | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Check tightness of accessible safety-relevant fasteners. |
| Change the fuel screen | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Replace fuel tank strainer/screen. |
| Check the fuel pressure | Every 20 operating hours | Moderate | Check fuel system pressure against specification. |
| Check the headlight setting | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Check and adjust headlight aim. |
| Check the idle speed | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Check idle speed. |
| Final check: check the vehicle for operating safety and take a test ride | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Road test and final safety check. |
| Read out the error memory after the test ride using the KTM diagnostics tool | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Read out the error memory again after the post-service test ride. |
| Change the front brake fluid | Every 12 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Drain and replace front brake fluid. |
| Change the rear brake fluid | Every 12 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Drain and replace rear brake fluid. |
| Change the hydraulic clutch fluid | Every 12 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Drain and replace hydraulic clutch fluid. |
| Lubricate the steering head bearing | Every 12 months · Replace every 48 months | Advanced | Disassemble and re-grease steering head bearing. |
| Clean the pressure sensor hose | Every 12 months · Every 80 operating hours | Moderate | Clean the fuel-injection pressure sensor hose. |
| Service the fork (break-in) | See notes | Advanced | One-time post-break-in fork service check. |
| Perform the shock absorber service (break-in) | See notes | Advanced | One-time post-break-in shock absorber service check. |
| Check the electric starter drive | Every 80 operating hours | Moderate | Check electric starter drive mechanism. |
| Change the fuel filter | Every 80 operating hours | Moderate | Replace the fuel filter. |
| Change the piston and check the cylinder | Every 80 operating hours | Advanced | Replace piston/rings, inspect cylinder bore. |
| Change the oil pump; clean the oil screen | Every 80 operating hours | Moderate | Replace the injection oil pump and clean its oil screen. |
| Clean the oil screen in the oil tank | Every 40 operating hours | Easy | Clean the injection oil tank's screen/strainer. |
| Clean the protection cap of the pressure sensor | Every 40 operating hours | Easy | Clean the fuel-injection pressure sensor's protective cap. |
| Change the coolant | Every 48 months | Moderate | Drain and replace engine coolant. |
| Perform minor engine service | Every 40 operating hours | Advanced | Bundled minor engine service: check the exhaust control (power valve) for functioning and smooth operation; check the clutch. |
| Perform major engine service | Every 80 operating hours | Expert | Bundled major engine/bottom-end teardown including removing and installing the engine: change the connecting rod, conrod bearing, and crank pin; clean the hose connections of the pressure sensor; check the transmission and shift mechanism; change all engine bearings. |
| Make a service entry in KTM Dealer.net | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Record the completed service in KTM Dealer.net. |
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Easy: basic tools, straightforward Easy–Moderate: varies by task — somewhere between the two Moderate: some mechanical know-how helps Advanced: specialized tools/skill, still DIY-doable Expert: significant experience required Professional: dealer or shop recommended
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