KTM 1998 400 R, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Chassis number
The chassis number is stamped on the right side of the steering head tube.
Write this number into the relevant area on page 1.
Engine number, engine type
The engine number and engine type are stamped on the right hand side of
the engine below the chain sprocket. Write this number into the relevant
area on page 1.
Clutch lever
The clutch lever
1
is fitted on the left hand side of the handle bar. When
engine is cold, there should allways be a play of 1–3 mm (0,04–0,1 in) at
this lever (measured at outer edge).
! CAUTION !
I
F THERE IS NO PLAY ON THE CLUTCH LEVER
,
THE CLUTCH WILL START TO SLIP
. T
HE
CLUTCH 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 starter motor is not able to crank the engine on the
next attempt. This is due to the fact that the automatic decompressor
doesn’t work properly. If this happens, pull the manual decompression
lever and start again. Afterwards normal starting will be possible.
b) When you want to push the motorcycle.
While pushing, pull the hand decompression lever to make it easier to
get the engine going.
!
CAUTION
!
T
HE SETTING OF THE HAND DECOMPRESSION CABLE SHOULD BE REGULARLY CHECKED
(
SEE MAINTENANCE WORK
). A
LACK OF PLAY IN THE HAND DECOMPRESSION LEVER CAN
RESULT IN ENGINE DAMAGE
.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
OPERATION INSTRUMENTS
1-3 mm
1
2