KTM 1998 400 R, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Fuel expands when its temperature rises. Therefore do not fill the tank to
the top (see fig.).
Fuel tap
OFF In this position the fuel tap is closed. No fuel may flow to the carbu-
retor.
ON When using the motorcycle, the twist grip must be set to the ON
position. Now fuel may flow to carburetor. In this position the tank
empties down to the fuel reserve of approx. 1.5 liters.
RES The reserve, approximately 1.5 liters, cannot be tapped until the twist
grip is turned to the RES position. Fill the tank 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 !
T
HE FUEL TAP SHOULD BE LOCKED WHENEVER THE MOTORCYCLE IS PARKED
. I
F THE TAP
IS NOT CLOSED THE CARBURETOR MAY OVERFLOW AND FUEL CAN GET INTO THE
ENGINE
.
NOTE:
The 20 l tank has 2 fuel taps. Both fuel taps must be open during opera-
tion. Both fuel taps must be closed for parking.
Shift lever
The shift lever is mounted on the left side of the engine. The position of
the gears is shown in the illustration. Neutral, or the idle speed, is located
between first and second gear.
NO
O
F
F
RES
F
U
E
L
NO
O
F
F
RES
F
U
E
L
NO
O
F
F
RES
F
U
E
L
35 mm
OFF ON RES
2,3,4,5
1
N