KTM 400 - Manual (Page 5)

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Chassis number
The chassis number is stamped on the right side of the steering head tube.
Write this number into the field on page no 1.
Engine number, engine type
The engine number and the engine type are stamped into the left side of
the engine below the engine sprocket. Please note this number down on
page 1.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
OPERATION INSTRUMENTS
Clutch lever
The clutch lever 1 is located on the left side of the handlebar. The adju-
sting screw A is used to change the original position of the clutch lever (see
maintenance work on chassis and engine).
Hand decompression lever
The hand decompression lever 2 is needed only if a fall on your motorcycle
causes overflowing in the carburetor. To "pump the engine free", pull the
hand decompression lever during the starting procedure.
The outer end of the lever must at all times provide for a backlash of
approx. 10mm (0,4 in). Only thereafter may it cause valve motion (to be
recognized by the stronger resistance which the hand decompression level
encounters).
! CAUTION !
– N EVER USE THE HAND DECOMPRESSION LEVER TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE . R ATHER ,
USE THE SHORT - CIRCUIT BUTTON OR THE EMERGENCY -OFF BUTTON .
– T HE SETTING OF THE DECOMPRESSION CABLE SHOULD BE REGULARLY CHECKED . A
LACK OF PLAY IN THE DECOMPRESSION LEVER CAN RESULT IN ENGINE DAMAGE .
Hand brake lever
The hand brake lever 3 is mounted on the handle bars on the right and
actuates the front wheel brake. The adjusting screw B can be used to
change the basic position of the hand brake lever (see "Maintenance").
ƽ WARNING ƽ
I F THE RESISTANCE IN THE HAND BRAKE LEVER OR FOOT BRAKE PEDAL FEELS “ SPONGY ”
( TOO MUCH GIVE ), THIS IS AN INDICATION THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE
BRAKE SYSTEM . D ON ’ T RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE ANYMORE WITHOUT FIRST HAVING THE
BRAKE SYSTEM LOOKED OVER BY A KTM DEALER .
1
A
2
3
B