KTM 990 SMT 2009 Maintenance Schedule
The 2009 KTM 990 SMT maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, valve clearance, spark plugs, general maintenance, coolant, air filter, brake fluid, tires, drive chain maintenance and battery. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
999ccEngine size
58Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from KTM Official Owner's Manual (manufacturer-hosted PDF, azureedge.net CDN) (this document covers model years 2009–2013): azwecdnepstoragewebsiteuploads.azureedge.net
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change the engine oil and filter, clean the oil screens | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Change the engine oil and filter, clean the oil screens. |
| Check the oil lines for damage and kink-free routing | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the oil lines for damage and kink-free routing. |
| Check the valve clearance | Every 15,000 km · Every 24 months | Advanced | Check the valve clearance. |
| Change the spark plugs | Every 15,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 15,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Change the spark plugs. |
| Check the engine fixing screws and other accessible engine screws for tightness | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the engine fixing screws and other engine screws accessible from outside to ensure that they are tight. |
| Check the clutch | Every 15,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Check the clutch. |
| Check the clutch pressure booster | Every 15,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Check the clutch pressure booster. |
| Clean the oil jet for clutch lubrication | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 24 months | Moderate | Clean the oil jet for clutch lubrication. |
| Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Perform a status query for neutral, clutch, 2nd/3rd gear and side stand switch | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Perform a status query with the KTM diagnostics tool for the neutral gear, clutch, 2nd/3rd gear and the side stand switch. |
| Check the connection boots for cracks and leakage | Every 15,000 km · Every 24 months | Easy | Check the connection boots for cracks and leakage. |
| Check the cable harness of the throttle valve body for damage and routing | Every 15,000 km · Every 24 months | Easy | Check the cable harness of the throttle valve body for damage and correct routing. |
| Check the hoses of vacuum sensors, SLS hoses and vent hoses for damage, routing and leaks | Every 7,500 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the hoses of vacuum sensors, SLS hoses and vent hoses for damage, correct routing and leaks. |
| Check the fuel hose for damage, routing and leaks | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the fuel hose for damage, correct routing and leaks. |
| Check the cooling system for leaks | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the cooling system for leaks. |
| Check the coolant level in the radiator | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the coolant level in the radiator. |
| Check the antifreeze | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the antifreeze. |
| Check that the radiator fan is functioning properly | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the radiator fan is functioning properly. |
| Check the exhaust system for leaks, correct fitting and tight holders | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the exhaust system for leaks and correct fitting, and check that the exhaust holders are tight. |
| Check the Bowden cables for damage, smooth operation, routing and adjustment | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the Bowden cables for damage, smooth operation, kink-free routing and adjustment. |
| Check/rectify the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch | Every 7,500 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check and rectify the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch. |
| Check the air filter, change if necessary, clean the air filter box | Every 15,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 15,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check the air filter and change if necessary; clean the air filter box. |
| Check the cables for damage and kink-free routing | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the cables for damage and kink-free routing. |
| Check the headlamp setting | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the headlamp setting. |
| Check that the electrical equipment is functioning properly | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the electrical equipment is functioning properly. |
| Check the screws and nuts for tightness | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the screws and nuts for tightness. |
| Check the front brake linings | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the front brake linings. |
| Check the rear brake linings | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the rear brake linings. |
| Check the front brake discs | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the front brake discs. |
| Check the rear brake disc | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the rear brake disc. |
| Check the front brake fluid level | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the front brake fluid level. |
| Check the rear brake fluid level | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the rear brake fluid level. |
| Change the brake fluid | Every 15,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 15,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change the brake fluid. |
| Check that brake lines are undamaged and free of leaks | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that brake lines are undamaged and free of leaks. |
| Check the free travel of the foot brake lever | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. |
| Check the braking | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the braking. |
| Check the screws and guide pins of the brake system for tightness | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the screws and guide pins of the brake system for tightness. |
| Check the shock absorber and fork for leakage and functioning | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the shock absorber and fork for leakage and functioning. |
| Clean the dust boots of the fork legs | Every 7,500 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Clean the dust boots of the fork legs. |
| Bleed the fork legs | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Bleed the fork legs. |
| Check and adjust the steering head bearing play | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check and adjust the steering head bearing play. |
| Check the swingarm bearing | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the swingarm bearing. |
| Check all screws to make sure they are tight | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check all screws to make sure they are tight. |
| Check the rim run-out | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the rim run-out. |
| Check the tire condition | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the tire condition. |
| Check the tire air pressure | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the tire air pressure. |
| Check the chain wear | Every 7,500 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the chain wear. |
| Check the rear sprocket/engine sprocket/chain sliding guard for tightness | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the rear sprocket/engine sprocket/chain sliding guard to ensure that they are tight. |
| Check the rear sprocket/engine sprocket for wear | Every 7,500 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the rear sprocket/engine sprocket for wear. |
| Check the chain tension | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the chain tension. |
| Clean the chain | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Clean the chain. |
| Check the wheel bearing for play | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the wheel bearing for play. |
| Check the rear hub shock absorbers | Every 7,500 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the rear hub shock absorbers (cush drive). |
| Perform a fork service | Every 15,000 km (first at 15,000 km) · Replace every 30,000 km | Advanced | Perform a fork service. |
| Perform a shock absorber service | Every 30,000 km · Replace every 30,000 km | Advanced | Perform a shock absorber service. |
| Clean and grease the steering head bearing and sealing elements | Every 15,000 km | Moderate | Clean and grease the steering head bearing and sealing elements. |
| Clean the battery terminals and treat with contact grease | Every 12 months | Easy | Clean the battery terminals and treat them with contact grease. |
| Change the coolant | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change the coolant. |
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