KTM 640 Duke, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Checking the cooling liquid level
The cooling liquid should be 10 mm (0,4 in) above the cooling elements
when the engine is cold (cf. diagram). In the event of the cooling liquid
being drained, always fill the system before hand, then top off while the
engine is running.
WARNING
– I
F POSSIBLE
,
ALWAYS CHECK LEVEL OF COOLING LIQUID WHEN ENGINE IS COLD
. I
F YOU
HAVE TO OPEN THE RADIATOR CAP WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT
,
USE A RAG TO COVER
THE CAP AND OPEN SLOWLY TO RELEASE PRESSURE
. C
AUTION
-
SCALDING HAZARD
!
– D
O NOT DETACH ANY RADIATOR HOSES WHILE THE ENGINE IS HOT
. T
HE ESCAPING
HOT COOLANT AND THE STEAM MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS
.
– I
N CASE YOU GET BURNT
,
HOLD THE AFFECTED PART OF YOUR BODY UNDER RUNNING
COLD WATER RIGHT AWAY
!
– C
OOLANT IS TOXIC
. K
EEP THE COOLANT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
!
– I
N CASE COOLANT IS INGESTED
,
GO SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY
!
– I
F COOLANT GETS INTO YOUR EYES
,
RINSE THEM OUT WITH WATER IMMEDIATELY
AND GO SEE A DOCTOR
!
Cleaning of air filter *
To do this, remove the seat and the air filter cover from the air filter box.
Unclap the filter holder
1 , swing back and remove air filter plus filter carrier
from the filter box.
Thoroughly wash the air filter in special cleaning fluid and allow to dry well.
Only press out the filter, do not wring out under any circumstances. Oil the
dry air filter with a high grade filter oil. Also clean the air filter box. Check
carburetor collar for damage and that it is fitted correctly.
Mount the air filter on the filter support 2 . Grease the front side A of the
filter, to improve the seal. Mount the air filter and the filter support in the
filter box. Make sure they are centered
B , and lock into place with the filter
holder 1 .
!
CAUTION
!
– D
O NOT CLEAN AIR FILTER WITH FUEL OR PETROLEUM SINCE THESE DAMAGE THE
FOAM
. KTM
RECOMMENDS THE PRODUCTS OF THE COMPANY
„TWIN AIR“
FOR
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
.
– H
AVING MOUNTED THE AIR FILTER
,
CHECK IT FOR CORRECT FIT
. T
HE FRONT END
A
MUST ABOUT THE AIR FILTER BOX
. O
THERWISE
,
DUST AND DIRT MAY GET INTO THE
ENGINE AND LEAD TO INCREASED WEAR
.
– N
EVER OPERATE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT AIR FILTER
. O
THERWISE
,
DUST AND
DIRT MAY GET INTO THE ENGINE AND LEAD TO INCREASED WEAR
.
when engine is cold
10 mm, 0,4 in
1
2
A
B
1