KTM 350 SX-F 2012 Maintenance Schedule
The 2012 KTM 350 SX-F maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, battery, brake fluid, drive chain maintenance, air filter, tires, valve clearance, oil, coolant and spark plugs. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
349ccEngine size
63Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from KTM Owner's Manual (350 SX-F EU/USA, 350 XC-F USA, Art. 3213032en) (this document covers model years 2011–2015): azwecdnepstoragewebsiteuploads.azureedge.net
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check the brake discs | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the brake discs |
| Check the cables for damage and routing without sharp bends | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the cables for damage and routing without sharp bends |
| Check and charge the battery | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check and charge the battery |
| Check the front brake linings | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the front brake linings |
| Check the rear brake linings | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the rear brake linings |
| Check the brake lines for damage and leakage | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the brake lines for damage and leakage |
| Check the rear brake fluid level | Every 10 operating hours | Moderate | Check the rear brake fluid level |
| Check the free travel of the foot brake lever | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the free travel of the foot brake lever |
| Check the chain tension | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the chain tension |
| Grease all moving parts (e.g., hand lever, chain, ...) and check for smooth operation | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Grease all moving parts (e.g., hand lever, chain, ...) and check for smooth operation |
| Check/correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check/correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch |
| Check the brake fluid level of the front brake | Every 10 operating hours | Moderate | Check the brake fluid level of the front brake |
| Check the free travel of the hand brake lever | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the free travel of the hand brake lever |
| Check the clutch | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Check the clutch |
| Change the shaft seal rings of the water pump | Every 30 operating hours | Advanced | Change the shaft seal rings of the water pump |
| Clean the air filter and air filter box | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Clean the air filter and air filter box |
| Change the glass fiber yarn filling of the main silencer | Every 20 operating hours | Easy | Change the glass fiber yarn filling of the main silencer |
| Check the fuel pressure | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the fuel pressure |
| Change the front brake fluid | Every 12 months | Moderate | Change the front brake fluid |
| Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool |
| Service the shock absorber | Every 40 operating hours | Advanced | Service the shock absorber |
| Check the tire condition | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the tire condition |
| Check the tire air pressure | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the tire air pressure |
| Check the rim run-out | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the rim run-out |
| Check the spoke tension | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the spoke tension |
| Check the steering head bearing play | Every 10 operating hours | Advanced | Check the steering head bearing play |
| Check the frame and swingarm | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the frame and swingarm |
| Check the swingarm bearing | Every 20 operating hours | Moderate | Check the swingarm bearing |
| Check the shock absorber linkage | Every 10 operating hours | Advanced | Check the shock absorber linkage |
| Conduct a minor fork service | Every 10 operating hours | Advanced | Conduct a minor fork service |
| Conduct a major fork service | Every 30 operating hours | Advanced | Conduct a major fork service |
| Check the wheel bearing for play | Every 10 operating hours | Advanced | Check the wheel bearing for play |
| Check the wheel hubs | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the wheel hubs |
| Check the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide |
| Check the valve clearance | Every 30 operating hours | Advanced | Check the valve clearance |
| Change the engine oil and oil filter, clean the oil screen | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Change the engine oil and oil filter, clean the oil screen |
| Check all hoses (e.g. fuel, cooling, bleeding, drainage) and sleeves for tearing, leaks and incorrect routing | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check all hoses (e.g. fuel, cooling, bleeding, drainage) and sleeves for tearing, leaks and incorrect routing |
| Check the antifreeze and coolant level | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the antifreeze and coolant level |
| Check that the throttle cables are undamaged, routed without sharp bends and set correctly | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check that the throttle cables are undamaged, routed without sharp bends and set correctly |
| Check the screws and nuts for tightness | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the screws and nuts for tightness |
| Change the fuel screen | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Change the fuel screen |
| Check idle | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check idle |
| Final check: check the vehicle for safe operation and take a test ride | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Final check: check the vehicle for safe operation and take a test ride |
| Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool after a test ride | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool after a test ride |
| Make the service entry in KTM Dealer.net and in the service record | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Make the service entry in KTM Dealer.net and in the service record |
| Change the rear brake fluid | Every 12 months | Moderate | Change the rear brake fluid |
| Change the hydraulic clutch fluid | Every 12 months | Moderate | Change the hydraulic clutch fluid |
| Grease the steering head bearing | Every 12 months | Easy | Grease the steering head bearing |
| Change the fuel filter | Every 100 operating hours | Easy | Change the fuel filter |
| Change the spark plug and spark plug connector | Every 100 operating hours | Easy | Change the spark plug and spark plug connector |
| Change the piston | Every 50 operating hours | Expert | Change the piston |
| Check/measure the cylinder | Every 50 operating hours | Expert | Check/measure the cylinder |
| Check the cylinder head | Every 50 operating hours | Expert | Check the cylinder head |
| Change the valves, valve springs and valve spring seats | Every 100 operating hours | Expert | Change the valves, valve springs and valve spring seats |
| Check the camshaft and cam lever | Every 50 operating hours | Expert | Check the camshaft and cam lever |
| Change the connecting rod, conrod bearing, and crank pin | Every 100 operating hours | Expert | Change the connecting rod, conrod bearing, and crank pin |
| Check the transmission and shift mechanism | Every 100 operating hours | Expert | Check the transmission and shift mechanism |
| Check the oil pressure regulator valve | Every 100 operating hours | Expert | Check the oil pressure regulator valve |
| Change the suction pump | Every 100 operating hours | Expert | Change the suction pump |
| Check the pressure pump and lubrication system | Every 100 operating hours | Expert | Check the pressure pump and lubrication system |
| Replace the timing chain | Every 100 operating hours | Expert | Replace the timing chain |
| Check the timing assembly | Every 50 operating hours | Expert | Check the timing assembly |
| Change all engine bearings | Every 100 operating hours | Expert | Change all engine bearings |
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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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