KTM 125 LC2 1998, Owner'S Handbook Manual, Page: 24 / 32

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Checking the cooling liquid level
The cooling liquid should be 10 mm (0,4 in) above the cooling elements
when the engine is cold (cf. diagram). In the event of the cooling liquid
being drained, always fill the system before hand, then top off while the
engine is running.
WARNING
I
F POSSIBLE
,
ALWAYS CHECK LEVEL OF COOLING LIQUID WHEN ENGINE IS COLD
. I
F YOU
HAVE TO OPEN THE RADIATOR CAP WHEN ENGINE IS HOT
,
USE A RAG TO COVER THE
CAP AND OPEN SLOWLY TO RELEASE PRESSURE
.
Adjusting the clutch cable
When the engine is cold, the play at the clutch lever should be 10 mm (0.4
in) (measured at the outer edge).
To adjust the clutch cable turn the adjusting nut
1
accordingly.
Adjusting the choke cable*
At the choke cable, there must always exist a play of approx. 2 mm (0.1 in).
To check this, push choke lever fully forward and pull protective cover
2
from the adjuster piece
3
. Now, it must be possible to lift the outer cover-
ing of the cable by approx. 2 mm (0.1 in) from the adjuster piece until fee-
ling a resistance. If necessary, loosen counter nut and readjust play by tur-
ning the adjuster piece. Tighten counter nut, and slide on protective cover.
Adjusting the throttle cable*
There must always be a 3-5 mm (0.1-0.2 in) play in the throttle cable. To
check this, move back the protective cover
4 on the throttle grip. You
must be able to lift the outer covering of the cable 3-5 mm from the adju-
sting screw
5 , until resistance is felt.
To adjust, loosen the counter nut 6 and turn the adjusting screw accor-
dingly. Finally tighten counter nut and slide the protective cover back on.
Adjusting the idle speed*
The idle speed can be adjusted with idle screw
7
.
Turning in clockwise direction will increase the idle speed.
Turning in counter-clockwise direction will reduce the idle speed.
when engine is cold
10 mm
ca. 10 mm
2 mm
1
3
2
7
3-5 mm
4
5
6