KTM Supermoto 400/640LC4-E6 - Manual (Page 32)

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Adjusting the choke cable*
At the choke cable, there must always exist a play of approx. 2 mm (0.1 in).
To check this, push choke lever fully forward and pull protective cover
1
from the adjuster piece 2 . Now, it must be possible to lift the outer
covering of the cable by approx. 2 mm from the adjuster piece until feeling
a resistance. If necessary, loosen counter nut and readjust play by turning
the adjuster piece. Tighten counter nut, and slide on protective cover.
Adjusting the clutch cable
When the engine is cold, the play at the clutch lever should be 1–3 mm
(0.04–0.12 in) (measured at the outer edge).
To adjust the clutch cable turn the adjusting nut
3 accordingly.
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 kickstarter through its stroke until the clicking
sound (disengaging) of the automatic decompression can be heard. Now
the decompression lever must be operated 25 mm (1 in) until resistance is
felt (the exhaust valves begin to open). To adjust move back the protective
cover
4 , loosen the counter nut and correct the adjusting screw 5
accordingly. Tighten counter nut and push back protective cover.
! CAUTION !
I F THERE IS NO PLAY IN THE DECOMPRESSION LEVER , THIS CAN RESULT IN ENGINE
DAMAGE .
NOTE:
No adjustment need be made to the automatic decompressor.
Engine oil
Only use fully synthetic branded oils (Shell Advance Ultra 4) meeting or sur-
passing the quality requirements of API classes SG or SH (see specifications
on the container).
! CAUTION !
I NSUFFICIENT OIL OR POOR QUALITY OIL RESULTS IN PREMATURE WEAR OF THE ENGINE .
Checking engine oil level
Allow the engine to run at idle speed for about 4 minutes. Turn off the engine
and place the motorcycle on a flat, level surface (center stand). Wait 5 minu-
tes, unscrew and remove the oil dipstick, and wipe it clean with a cloth.
SCREW THE DIPSTICK IN ALL THE WAY AND REMOVE IT AGAIN.
The oil level should be between the two marks on the dipstick, however, it
must never rise above the MAX mark. Otherwise, engine oil would get into
the air filter box by way of the engine venting system.
Add engine oil if necessary.
! CAUTION !
– I NSUFFICIENT OIL OR POOR QUALITY OIL RESULTS IN PREMATURE WEAR OF THE
ENGINE .
– C HECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD RESULTS IN A FALSE
READING ON THE OIL DIPSTICK AND THEREFORE AN INCORRECT OIL LEVEL .
– D O NOT OVERFILL THE ENGINE CASE .
– D O NOT UNDERFILL THE ENGINE CASE .
Finally, check oil system and engine for leaks.
25 mm
MAX
MIN
2 mm
1-3 mm
1
2
3
4
5
ŀ Ł
– + 0°C
32°F
15W 40
15W 50 10W 40
10W 50
API: SG, SH
TEMPERATUR