2013 KTM 85 SX 19/16 & 17/14 Owner's Manual PDF (P/N 3211856en)

This KTM owner's manual covers the 2013 85 SX 19/16 and 85 SX 17/14, publication 3211856en, April 2013 edition. Operating instructions and maintenance schedules are accompanied by chassis setup information and selected illustrated service procedures.

• WP Suspension: Compression and rebound damping adjustments, shock spring preload, static and riding sag checks, fork bleeding, and removal of fork legs and shock absorber.

• Steering and drivetrain: Steering head bearing checks and adjustment, lower triple clamp removal and installation, chain tension adjustment, and inspection of sprockets and chain guides.

• Brakes and wheels: Front and rear brake lining replacement, disc wear checks, lever free travel adjustment, wheel removal, bearing inspection, and spoke tension checks.

• Hydraulic clutch: Lever position adjustment, fluid level inspection, and step-by-step fluid replacement instructions using the specified bleed syringe.

• Fuel and engine maintenance: KEIHIN PWK 28 carburetor settings, idle and throttle cable adjustment, air filter servicing, main silencer repacking, and gear oil changes.

• Cooling system: Antifreeze and coolant level checks, with procedures for draining, refilling, and bleeding the system.

• Troubleshooting: Symptom-and-cause tables for starting difficulties, unstable idling, poor power, overheating, and water contamination in the gear oil.

Owners and parents supervising young riders can use the operating and routine inspection sections; KTM assigns work bearing its specialist symbol to an authorized KTM workshop.

Maintenance and Chassis Tuning

The pre-ride checklist and service schedule support routine inspection and maintenance planning, with intervals based on operating hours and race use. Preparation sections address sand, mud, hot conditions, and cold-weather riding, followed by cleaning, storage, and return-to-use guidance.

Suspension adjustments distinguish high-speed from low-speed shock compression damping and provide Comfort, Standard, and Sport settings. Rider-weight spring tables and illustrated sag measurements help establish whether spring preload adjustment is sufficient or a different spring is required.

The lower triple clamp drawings show the steering bearing and sealing components. Shock spring adjustment identifies combination wrench 50329080000 and hook wrench T106S.

Brake and Hydraulic Clutch Service

Front brake work distinguishes the two wheel configurations: the 19/16 uses caliper spacers that are absent from the corresponding 17/14 mounting arrangement. These variant-specific illustrations help identify the correct assembly before brake repair.

Brake reference information includes lining and disc wear limits and approved fluids. The manual warns that silicone-based DOT 5 fluid is incompatible with the brake seals and lines and can damage them; brake maintenance and repair must be performed professionally.

The clutch fluid replacement procedure calls for bleed syringe 50329050000. Wheel service also supplies tire pressure specifications and spoke nipple tightening data.

Carburetor, Intake, and Engine Maintenance

The KEIHIN PWK 28 tuning matrix matches carburetor settings to altitude and ambient temperature. A throttle-range diagram identifies the metering components affecting idle, transition, part-load, and full-load operation.

Air filter coverage extends from removal and cleaning to installation and airbox sealing. An incorrectly seated filter can admit dirt into the engine and cause damage.

An exploded main silencer illustration supports replacement of the glass fiber packing. Separate reference tables provide engine and chassis tightening torques, fluid capacities, and suspension specifications.

Troubleshooting and Repair Coverage

The fault tables link running symptoms to potential causes such as ignition faults, intake leaks, and cooling problems. Ignition checks are identified as workshop tasks; detailed electrical testing procedures and wiring diagrams are outside this manual's coverage.

Piston, crankshaft, and transmission work appears in the service schedule, but the book does not provide internal engine or transmission teardown and overhaul instructions. Those jobs require a separate repair manual.

Selected Sag Targets and Gear Oil Data

The suspension checks specify 30 mm (1.18 in) static sag and 100 mm (3.94 in) riding sag. The riding-sag measurement uses the rider's normal seated position with full protective clothing.

For gear oil changes, the manual lists 0.50 l (0.53 qt.) and specifies 15W/50 oil meeting JASO T903 MA. The filling instructions are paired with a separate oil-level check.

Text Search, Bookmarks, and PDF Contents

Search and chart detail: Body text supports PDF searches. Linked contents, an index, and embedded chapter and subsection bookmarks provide navigation. Entries within the illustrated carburetor tuning matrix are not searchable; its small labels are easier to read when enlarged.

Supplied as one printable, English-language, 96-page PDF, including 93 numbered pages, the front and back covers, and one blank page.