KTM 300 EXC, Repair Manual

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18 ENGINE
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308142-10
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Slide the cylinder over the piston.
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Push the cylinder down carefully.
308139-10
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Mount nuts
3
on both sides and tighten in a crisscross pattern.
Guideline
Nut, cylinder base M10 35 Nm
(25.8 lbf ft)
18.5.20 Checking the X-distance
Info
The X-distance is the distance defined for the piston protrusion, when the cylinder is clamped down and the piston is at top
dead center.
The X-distance must be checked very carefully. If the X-distance is too large, the compression decreases and the engine loses
power. If the X-distance is too small, the engine knocks and overheats.
308141-10
(All 250 models)
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Apply special tool
1
to the cylinder.
Adjustment gauge (54829001100) ( p. 273)
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Position the piston at top dead center.
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Check the X-distance using the special tool.
Feeler gauge (59029041100) ( p. 275)
X (upper edge of piston to upper
edge of cylinder) 0… 0.10 mm (0… 0.0039 in)
» If the specified value is not attained:
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Adjust the X-distance. ( p. 180)
303053-10
(All 300 models)
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Place straightedge
1
on the cylinder.
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Position the piston at top dead center.
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Check the X-distance using the special tool.
Feeler gauge (59029041100) ( p. 275)
X (upper edge of piston to upper
edge of cylinder) 0… 0.10 mm (0… 0.0039 in)