KTM 400 - Manual (Page 8)

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Filler cap
To open filler cap: Turn the filler cap counter-clockwise.
To close filler cap: ut filler cap on and tighten it by turning it clockwise.
Install tank breather hose
1 without kinks.
Fuel
The racing engine needs premium gasoline with an octane number of 95 or
higher.
! CAUTION !
U SE LEADED OR UNLEADED PREMIUM GRADE GASOLINE (95 OCTANES ). N EVER USE ANY
GASOLINE HAVING LESS THAN 95 OCTANES BECAUSE IT MAY DAMAGE THE ENGINE .
ƽ WARNING ƽ
G ASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS . E XTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE USED
WHEN HANDLING GASOLINE . D O NOT REFUEL THE MOTORCYCLE NEAR OPEN FLAMES OR
BURNING CIGARETTES . A LWAYS SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE REFUELLING . B E
CAREFUL NOT TO SPILL GASOLINE ON THE ENGINE OR EXHAUST PIPE WHILE THE ENGINE IS
HOT
. W IPE UP SPILLS PROMPTLY . I F GASOLINE IS SWALLOWED OR SPLASHED IN THE EYES ,
SEEK A DOCTOR ’ S ADVICE IMMEDIATELY .
Fuel expands when its temperature rises. Therefore do not fill the tank to
the top (see fig.).
Fuel tap
OFF In this position the fuel tap is closed. No fuel may flow to the carburetor.
ON During operation the twist grip must be turned to ON. This means
that the fuel can flow to the carburetor. With the twist grip in this
position the tank will be emptied until only the reserve is left.
RES The reserve tank cannot be tapped until the rotating handle is turned
to the RES position. Fill the tank as soon as possible and remember to
turn the rotating handle back to the ON position so that you will have
backup fuel next time, too.
Reserve MXC...........................3.0 l (0,8 US gallons)
Reserve EXC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 l (0,3 US gallons)
! CAUTION !
T HE FUEL TAP SHOULD BE LOCKED WHENEVER THE MOTORCYCLE IS PARKED . I F THE TAP
IS NOT CLOSED THE CARBURETOR MAY OVERFLOW AND FUEL GET INTO THE ENGINE .
35 mm
ON RES OFF
SX
MXC
EXC
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