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Repair manual KTM LC8
Art.-Nr
. 3.206.009-E
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– Position both connecting rods
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, coat the thread of the screws with
Loctite 243 and mount.
NOTE: bend the fuel connections according to the recesses in the
connecting rods before mounting the connecting rods.
– Mount the throttle linkage arm
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with shims as shown in the
drawing and secure with the pins.
NOTE: slide the curved plastic shims
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on the bolts first.
– Screw on the throttle sensor and cable for the idle setting.
See page 8-11 to adjust/check the throttle sensor.
See page 12-9 to adjust the idle speed.
See page 12-9 to synchronize the carburetor.
See page 8-11 to adjust the throttle cable.
Adjusting the float level
NOTE: it is not necessary to separate the two carburetors to adjust the
float level.
– Remove the float chamber.
– Turn the carburetor aside until the float
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presses lightly against the
needle valve.
– Place the setting gauge 600.29.016.000
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on the carburetor at the
highest part of the float. The setting gauge should not press against
the float but there should not be a gap between the setting gauge
and the float. If necessary, bend the arm on the float and check
again.
– Mount the float chamber.
Adjusting the idle mixture control screw
NOTE: the idle mixture control screw can only be adjusted when the
carburetor is dismounted.
– Screw the mixture control screws in to the limit.
– Screw out the mixture control screws 2 1/4 turns (see Technical
Specifications).