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OWNER’S HANDBOOK

11.97

400/620 R/XC e

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Summary of Contents for 1998 400 R

Page 1: ...98 OWNER S HANDBOOK 11 97 400 620 R XC e...

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Page 3: ...ETELY BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR FIRST RIDE IT CONTAINS INFOR MATION AND TIPS THAT WILL BE ABLE YOU TO OPE RATE AND HANDLE YOUR MOTORCYCLE PROPERLY PAY ATTENTION ESPECIALLY TO THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS WAR...

Page 4: ...e to use this manual to carry out most of the maintenance steps yourself If on the other hand you are not very familiar with motorcycles it might be better to have a professional KTM dealer perform th...

Page 5: ...uid level front brake 19 Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir 19 Checking the front brake pads 19 Changing the basic position of the foot brake pedal 20 Checking rear brake fluid level 20 Refilli...

Page 6: ...UTCH WILL THEN OVERHEAT DESTROYING THE CLUTCH LININGS Hand decompression lever The hand decompression lever 2 is only used in two special cases a When the engine stalled It is possible that the starte...

Page 7: ...indicator B in the speedometer 2 indicates overall mileage The day mileage indicator C can be set to 0 by means of the setting wheel D Turn the seatting wheel forward until only zeros can be seen in t...

Page 8: ...this symbol is visible on the switch the engine can not be started i e the ignition circuit and the starter circuit are interrupted Filler cap To open filler cap Turn the filler cap counter clockwise...

Page 9: ...k as soon as possible and remember to turn the twist grip back to the ON position so that you will have backup fuel next time too CAUTION THE FUEL TAP SHOULD BE LOCKED WHENEVER THE MOTORCYCLE IS PARKE...

Page 10: ...THE KEY COULD GET DAMAGED Compression damping of fork The compression damping mechanism is built into the left fork tube It only regulates the degree of damping during compression By using the knob 1...

Page 11: ...be adjusted to 11 positions Turn the knob to the left side to increase dam ping turn it to the right side to reduce damping during rebounding BASIC SETTING WP 01 18 Q7 81 K4T96S position 4 WARNING NE...

Page 12: ...e in a perfect tech nical condition For safety reasons you should make a habit of performing an overall check of your motorcycle before each start The following checks should be performed 1 CHECK THE...

Page 13: ...ULL LOAD UNTIL THE ENGINE IS WARM IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK WHEN YOU ACTUATE THE STARTER TIP SWITCH the transmission is switched to idle Check if the emergency OFF switch is on Check if the ignitio...

Page 14: ...TORS BECOME WARM NEVER HAVE THE THROTTLE WIDE OPEN WHEN CHANGING DOWN TO A LOWER GEAR THE ENGINE WILL OVERSPEED DAMAGING THE VALVES IN ADDITION THE REAR WHEEL BLOCKS SO THAT THE MOTORCYCLE CAN EASILY...

Page 15: ...and that your motorcycle is standing securely NOTE REGARDING THE SIDE STAND Use your foot to kick side stand forward up to the stop and lean the motorcycle sideways Make sure that the ground is solid...

Page 16: ...eeder screws at fork legs overpressure Change telescopic fork oil Perform a full maintenance job for the telescopic fork Clean dust scrabber of telescopic fork Check steering head bearing clearance ad...

Page 17: ...LOCKING NUTS LET YOUR MOTORCYCLE COOL DOWN BEFORE BEGINNING ANY MAINTENANCE WORK IN ORDER TO AVOID GETTING BURNED DISPOSE OF OIL GREASE FILTERS FUELS CLEANING AGENTS ETC ACCORDING TO YOUR LOCAL REGULA...

Page 18: ...damaged With a plastic hammer lightly rap on the triple clamp to avoid tension Re tighten the five clamp screws with 15 Nm 11 ft lb WARNING IF THE STEERING HEAD BEARING IS NOT ADJUSTED TO BE FREE OF P...

Page 19: ...ain tension if necessary WARNING IF CHAIN TENSION IS TOO GREAT PARTS WITHIN THE SECONDARY POWER TRANSMIS SION CHAIN CHAIN SPROCKETS TRANSMISSION AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS WILL BE SUBJECTED TO UNNECESSAR...

Page 20: ...The brake calipers of this series float This means that the brake calipers are not solidly attached to the caliper support Thus the brake pads are always in optimum contact with the brake disc BRAKE P...

Page 21: ...ir Loosen screws 2 and remove lid 3 and membrane 4 Place hand brake cylinder in a horizontal position and fill the brake fluid reservoir to 5 mm 0 2 in below the rim with brake fluid DOT 5 1 Shell Adv...

Page 22: ...IN mark you need to refill the brake fluid reservoir For better access to the brake fluid reservoir remove the seat and the right side cover Remove plug 3 with rubber boot 4 and add brake liquid DOT 5...

Page 23: ...MOTORCYCLE AFTER MOUNTING THE REAR WHEEL KEEP OPERATING THE FOOTBRAKE UNTIL THE PRESSURE POINT RETURNS IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE BRAKE DISK FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE OTHERWISE THE BRAKING EFFEC...

Page 24: ...res and nails or other sharp objects that might have become embedded in the tire Refer to the specific regulations in your country for minimum tire tread requirements We recommend replacing tires at t...

Page 25: ...DAMAGE DO NOT REMOVE THE LOCKING BAR 2 NEVER DISCONNECT THE BATTERY WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING THIS WILL DEST ROY THE RECTIFIER REGULATOR BATTERY STORAGE When preparing the motorcycle for a longer pe...

Page 26: ...use that has just been set in gets blown again you are strongly advised to have it ins pected by a KTM dealer Fuse capacity 5 Ampere CAUTION UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS A STRONGER FUSE ALLOWED TO BE SET...

Page 27: ...ID CAUTION SCALDING HAZARD DO NOT DRIVE ON UNTIL THERE IS SUFFICIENT LIQUID IN THE COOLING SYSTEM WARNING IF POSSIBLE ALWAYS CHECK LEVEL OF COOLING LIQUID WHEN ENGINE IS COLD IF YOU HAVE TO OPEN THE R...

Page 28: ...vering of the cable 3 5 mm from the adju sting screw 4 until resistance is felt To adjust loosen the counter nut 5 and turn the adjusting screw accor dingly Finally tighten counter nut and slide the p...

Page 29: ...oil level should be between the two marks on the dipstick Add engine oil i e Shell Advance Ultra if necessary CAUTION INSUFFICIENT OIL OR POOR QUALITY OIL RESULTS IN PREMATURE WEAR OF THE ENGINE CHEC...

Page 30: ...tart engine and let it run in idle 1 2 minutes until oil escapes at the bore B As soon as oil starts to escape turn off the engine and mount plug together with the gasket CAUTION DO NOT REV UP THE ENG...

Page 31: ...er Clean fil ter housing oil filter cover and sealing surfaces Check oil duct in oil filter cover if clogged Check the O ring 3 for damage O rings need not be replaced unless damaged Press the O ring...

Page 32: ...o neutral and switch the emergency OFF switch on swing up side stand Recharge the battery and investigate the causes for dischar ging contact a KTM dealer Check ignition lock and emergency OFF switch...

Page 33: ...eck fuel system as well as carburetor Replace or abrade the float Clean or replace air filter contact a KTM dealer Check if exhaust system is damaged Have valve clearance adjusted Check setting of the...

Page 34: ...eans carburetor jets are preven ted from becoming resinous by the old fuel Remove spark plug and fill in approx 5 ccm of engine oil into the cylinder through the opening Actuate kick starter 10 times...

Page 35: ...40t Chain O Ring 5 8 x 1 4 Battery maintenance free battery 12V 8Ah Steering angle 62 5 Wheel base 1510 10 mm 59 4 0 4 in Seat high 940 mm 37 in Ground clearance 350 mm 13 8 in Dead weight without fue...

Page 36: ...9 64 mm 101 76 mm Ratio 10 8 1 10 4 1 Fuel unleaded premium gasoline with a least RON 95 Valve timing 4 valves over rocker arm and 1 overhead camshaft camshaft drive through single chain Camshaft 249...

Page 37: ...0 35 Nm 26 ft lb Allen head screws outer race M6x12 M6x12 5 Loctite 648 18 Nm 13 ft lb Allen head screw cylinder head top sect M6x50 M6x55 12 9 20 Nm 15 ft lb Allen head screw cylinder head top sect M...

Page 38: ...ENGLISH 36 Schal...

Page 39: ...ENGLISH 37 ltplan...

Page 40: ...val or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise co...

Page 41: ...MEETS EPA NOISE EMISSION REQUIREMENTS OF 80 dBA FOR MODEL SPECIFIC CODE KTM 5760398 INSTALLATION OF THIS EXHAUST SYSTEM ON MOTORCYCLES NOT SPECIFIED MAY VIOLATE FEDERAL LAW 400 R XC O 2 6 K O 2 6 K O...

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