KTM 125 EXC EU 2010, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
85
B00042-10
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Inject the liquid into the system until it escapes from hole

of the master
cylinder without bubbles.
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To prevent overflow, drain fluid occasionally from the master cylinder reservoir.
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Remove the bleeding syringe. Mount and tighten the bleeder screw.
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Correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch.
Guideline
Fluid level under top edge of con-
tainer 4 mm (0.16 in)
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
11.101
Checking the basic position of the shift lever
0 0 0 A A
400692-10
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Sit on the vehicle in the riding position and determine the distance between the
upper edge of your boot and shift lever

.
Distance between shift lever and upper
edge of boot 10… 20 mm (0.39… 0.79 in)
» If the distance does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the basic position of the shift lever.
x
( p. 85)
11.102
Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever
x
B00065-10
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Remove screw

and remove shift lever

.
B00066-10
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Clean gear teeth

of the shift lever and shift shaft.
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Mount the shift lever on the shift shaft in the required position and engage the
gearing.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
The shift lever must not come into contact with any other vehicle compo-
nents during the shift procedure.
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Mount and tighten the screw.
Guideline
Screw, shift lever M6 14 Nm
(10.3 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™
11.103
Carburetor
B00048-11
The idle setting of the carburetor has a big influence on the starting behavior, idling
stability and the response to opening of the throttle. An engine with a correctly set idle
speed is easier to start than if the idle is set wrongly.
Info
The carburetor and its components are subject to increased wear caused by
engine vibration. Wear can result in malfunctioning.
The carburetor factory settings are as follows.
(150 XC USA)
Altitude above sea level 500 m (1,640 ft)
Ambient temperature 20 °C (68 °F)