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Changing the original position of the clutch lever
The adjusting screw
1
can be used for individual adjustment of the original
position of the clutch lever, thus allowing adjustment to an optimal position
for every hand size.
Turning the adjusting screw clockwise reduces the distance between the
clutch lever and the handlebar. Turning the adjusting screw counterclock-
wise increases the distance between the clutch lever and the handlebar.
!
CAUTION
!
A
DJUSTMENT OF THE CLUTCH LEVER POSITION IS ONLY POSSIBLE WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITS
.
O
NLY TURN THE ADJUSTING SCREW MANUALLY AND NEVER APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE
.
Checking the oil level of the hydraulic clutch
To check the oil level in the master cylinder of the clutch remove the
cover. For this purpose, remove screws
2
and cover
3
together with
the rubber boot
4
. The oil level in the horizontal-standing master
cylinder should be 4 mm below the upper edge.
If necessary, fill up with biodegradable hydraulic oil SAE 10 (e.g.
Motorex Clutchfluid 75).Biodegradable hydraulic oil is available from
your KTM dealer (50ml).
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CAUTION
!
KTM
USES BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OIL FOR THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH CONTROL
.
N
EVER MIX BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OILS WITH MINERAL OILS
.
A
LWAYS USE BIODEGRADABLE HYDRAULIC OIL
SAE 10
TO FILL UP THE MASTER
CYLINDER
. N
EVER REFILL WITH MINERAL HYDRAULIC OIL OR BRAKE FLUID
.
Checking and adjusting the choke cable play *
The choke lever must always have a play of approx. 4 mm (0,16 in).
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CAUTION
!
I
F THERE IS NO PLAY IN THE CHOKE CABLE
,
THE BORE OF THE COLD STARTER SYSTEM
CANNOT BE COMPLETELY CLOSED
. T
HIS RESULTS IN HIGH FUEL CONSUMPTION
,
AN
UNEVEN RUNNING ENGINE
,
AND AN EXTREME WEAR OF PISTON AND CYLINDER
.
Remove the seat and tank to adjust.
Push the choke lever all the way to the front and slide the protecting cap
5
from the adjusting part
6
.
Loosen the lock nut
7
and correct the play by turning the adjusting part.
Tighten lock nut and slide protecting cap back on.
Mount the tank and seat.
Checking the adjustment of the hand decompression cable *
To check, set piston at compression, so that the valves are closed. While
doing this, slowly operate the kick starter until the clicking sound (disenga-
ging) of the automatic decompression release can be heard. Now it must be
possible to operate the decompression lever 10 mm (0,39 in) until resistance
is felt (the exhaust valves begin to open). To adjust move back the protec-
tive cover
8
, loosen the counter nut
9
and correct the adjusting screw
bk
accordingly. Tighten counter nut and push back protective cover.
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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
.
NOTE: No adjustment need be made to the automatic decompressor.
10 mm
4 mm
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6
1
2
3
4
7
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