KTM 400-660 LC4 1998-2005, Repair Manual

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INTRODUCTION
This repair manual offers extensiv repair-instructions and is an up-to-date version that describes the
latest models of the series. However, the right to modifications in the interest of technical
improvement is reserved without updating the current issue of this manual.
A description of general working modes common in work shops has not been included. Safety rules
common in the work shop have also not been listed. We take it for granted that the repairs are
made by qualified profesionally trained mechanics.
Read through the repair manual before beginning with the repair work.
WARNING
STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS
ESSENTIAL TO AVOID DANGER TO LIFE AND LIMB.
!
CAUTION
!
NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN LEAD
TO DAMAGE OF MOTORCYCLE COMPONENTS OR RENDER
MOTORCYCLES UNFIT FOR TRAFFIC !
„NOTE” POINTS OUT USEFUL TIPS.
Use only ORIGINAL KTM SPARE PARTS when replacing parts.
The KTM high performance engine is only able to meet user expectations if the maintenance work
is performed regularly and professionally.
In accordance with the international quality management ISO 9001 standard, KTM uses
quality assurance processes that lead to the highest possible product quality.
KTM Sportmotorcycle AG reserves the right to modify any equipment, technical specifications,
colors, materials, services offered and rendered, and the like so as to adapt them to local conditions
without previous announcement and without giving reasons, or to cancel any of the above items
without substituting them with others. It shall be acceptable to stop manufacturing a certain model
without previous announcement.
KTM Sportmotorcycle AG
5230 Mattighofen, Austria
All design and assembly modification rights reserved.
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