2018-2019 KTM 250/300 EXC TPI, 250/300 XC-W TPI (incl. Six Days)Maintenance schedule

Enduro - 250/300cc two-stroke (TPI fuel injection)

Scheduled against engine operating hours (some columns also keyed to races or to calendar months).

Verified

Every interval on this page was read directly from the OEM chart.

Intervals

Once after 1 operating hour
Once after 5 operating hours
Every 20 operating hours
Every 40 operating hours
Every 10 operating hours when used for motorsports
Once after 10 operating hours
Once after 20 operating hours
Every 80 operating hours
Annually
Every 40 operating hours when used for motorsports

Full schedule (58 items)

2018-2019 KTM 250/300 EXC TPI, 250/300 XC-W TPI (incl. Six Days) scheduled maintenance items and intervals
Item	Action	Interval	Chart
Change the fuel screen	Replace	Every 10 hrs Also marked: Once after 1 operating hour	Required work
Check all hoses (e.g. fuel, cooling, bleeder, drainage, etc.) and sleeves for cracking, leaks, and incorrect routing	Inspect	Every 10 hrs Also marked: Once after 1 operating hour	Required work
Check and charge the battery	Inspect	Every 10 hrs	Required work
Check idle	Inspect	Every 10 hrs	Required work
Check that the electrical system is functioning properly	Inspect	Every 10 hrs Also marked: Once after 1 operating hour	Required work
Check that the throttle cables are undamaged, routed without sharp bends, and set correctly	Inspect	Every 10 hrs Also marked: Once after 1 operating hour	Required work
Check the antifreeze and coolant level	Inspect	Every 10 hrs Also marked: Once after 1 operating hour	Required work
Check the brake discs	Inspect	Every 10 hrs	Required work
Check the brake lines for damage and leakage	Inspect	Every 10 hrs	Required work
Check the brake linings of the rear brake	Inspect	Every 10 hrs	Required work
Check the cables for damage and for routing without kinks	Inspect	Every 10 hrs	Required work
Check the chain tension	Inspect	Every 10 hrs Also marked: Once after 1 operating hour	Required work
Check the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide	Inspect	Every 10 hrs	Required work
Check the frame	Inspect	Every 10 hrs	Required work
Check the free travel of the foot brake lever	Inspect	Every 10 hrs	Required work
Check the free travel of the hand brake lever	Inspect	Every 10 hrs	Required work
Check the front brake fluid level	Inspect	Every 10 hrs	Required work
Check the front brake linings	Inspect	Every 10 hrs	Required work
Check the fuel pressure	Inspect	Every 10 hrs	Required work
Check the headlight setting	Inspect	Every 10 hrs Also marked: Once after 1 operating hour	Required work
Check the rear brake fluid level	Inspect	Every 10 hrs	Required work
Check the screws and nuts for tightness	Inspect	Every 10 hrs Also marked: Once after 1 operating hour	Required work
Check the spoke tension	Inspect	Every 10 hrs Also marked: Once after 1 operating hour	Required work
Check the swingarm	Inspect	Every 10 hrs	Required work
Check the tire air pressure	Inspect	Every 10 hrs Also marked: Once after 1 operating hour	Required work
Check the tire condition	Inspect	Every 10 hrs Also marked: Once after 1 operating hour	Required work
Check the wheel bearing for play	Inspect	Every 10 hrs	Required work
Check the wheel hubs	Inspect	Every 10 hrs	Required work
Check/correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch	Inspect	Every 10 hrs	Required work
Clean the air filter and air filter box	Clean	Every 10 hrs	Required work
Final check: Check the vehicle for operating safety and take a test ride	Inspect	Every 10 hrs Also marked: Once after 1 operating hour; Once after 5 operating hours	Required work
Grease all moving parts (e.g. side stand, hand lever, chain, etc.) and check for smooth operation	Lubricate	Every 10 hrs	Required work
Make the service entry in the KTM Dealer.net and in the Service and Warranty Booklet	Inspect	Every 10 hrs Also marked: Once after 1 operating hour; Once after 5 operating hours	Required work
Read out the error memory after the test ride using the KTM diagnostics tool	Inspect	Every 10 hrs Also marked: Once after 1 operating hour; Once after 5 operating hours	Required work
Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool	Inspect	Every 10 hrs Also marked: Once after 1 operating hour; Once after 5 operating hours	Required work
Change glass fiber yarn filling in the main silencer	Replace	Every 20 hrs	Required work
Check the heim joint for play	Inspect	Every 20 hrs	Required work
Check the play of the steering head bearing	Inspect	Every 20 hrs Also marked: Once after 1 operating hour	Required work
Check the reed valve housing, reed valve and intake flange	Inspect	Every 20 hrs	Required work
Check the rim run-out	Inspect	Every 20 hrs Also marked: Once after 1 operating hour	Required work
Check the swingarm bearing for play	Inspect	Every 20 hrs	Required work
Perform minor engine service. (Check the exhaust control for functioning and smooth operation. Check the clutch.)	Inspect	Every 30 hrs	Recommended work
Change the fuel filter	Replace	Every 40 hrs	Recommended work
Change the gear oil	Replace	Every 40 hrs Also marked: Once after 5 operating hours	Required work
Change the piston and check the cylinder	Replace	Every 40 hrs	Recommended work
Change the spark plug and spark plug connector	Replace	Every 40 hrs	Required work
Check the electric starter drive	Inspect	Every 40 hrs	Recommended work
Clean the pressure sensor hose	Clean	Every 40 hrs / 12 mo	Recommended work
Perform major engine service including removing and installing engine. (Change the connecting rod, conrod bearing, and crank pin. Clean the pressure sensor cylinder connection. Check the transmission and shift mechanism. Change all engine bearings.)	Replace, Clean	Every 40 hrs	Recommended work
Perform shock absorber service	Inspect	Every 40 hrs	Required work
Service the fork	Inspect	Every 40 hrs	Required work
Change the oil pump	Replace	Every 80 hrs	Recommended work
Change the front brake fluid	Replace	Every 12 mo	Recommended work
Change the hydraulic clutch fluid	Replace	Every 12 mo	Recommended work
Change the rear brake fluid	Replace	Every 12 mo	Recommended work
Lubricate the steering head bearing	Lubricate	Every 12 mo	Recommended work
Perform shock absorber service	Inspect	One time Also marked: Once after 20 operating hours	Recommended work
Service the fork	Inspect	One time Also marked: Once after 10 operating hours	Recommended work

Every row above is factory schedule, straight from the chart. Intervals are shown in hrs.

Specs

From the 2019 manual's technical data section. Check yours before buying — these change between model years.

Displacement: 249 cm3 (250 models); 293.2 cm3 (300 models)
Idle speed: 1,400-1,500 rpm
Spark plug: NGK ZGR 7 G1
Plug gap: 1.3 mm (0.051 in)
Gear oil: capacity: 0.80 l (0.85 qt)
spec: Engine oil 15W/50
Coolant: capacity: 1.2 l (1.3 qt)
Fuel: tank: 9 l (2.4 US gal)
spec: Super unleaded RON 95 - no premix, TPI meters 2-stroke oil (JASO FD) from a separate tank
Tire pressure (cold): off-road front: 1.0 bar (15 psi)
off-road rear: 1.0 bar (15 psi)
road front: 1.5 bar (22 psi)
road rear: 1.5 bar (22 psi)
Secondary ratio: 14:50 (13:50)
Drive chain: 5/8 x 1/4"

Legend

one-time — One-time interval - performed once when that hour figure is reached
periodic — Periodic interval - repeated every time that hour/month figure comes round

From the manual

Any further work resulting from the required or recommended work must be ordered and invoiced separately.
Different service intervals may apply in your country depending on local operating conditions.
Work in the service schedule must be carried out by an authorised KTM workshop and recorded, otherwise warranty claims are void.

Source: KTM Owner's Manual 2019 250/300 EXC TPI, 250/300 XC-W TPI (Art. no. 3213853en), section 10 Service Schedule · Chart read from the 2019 manual. Intervals change between model years — confirm against yours.

Always confirm intervals, torque specs and part numbers against your own service manual. This site is a shopping aid, not a repair manual.

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