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KTM 1998 400 R User Manual

KTM 1998 400 R
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Check engine oil level
Change engine oil
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Clean oil screen and magnet of the drain plugs whenever you exchange the engine oil
Change oil filter insert
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Change fine screen filter (screwed filter) at front pipe (of the frame)
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Check oil lines for leakage and proper instalment without kinks
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Check valve clearance
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Clean spark plug and adjust electrode gap
Change spark plug after 10 000 kilometers (6 200 miles)
Check ignition point
Drain and clean carburetor float chamber
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Adjust idling
Check breather hoses of engine gase and gas tank for correct position without buckles
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Clean air filter and air filter box
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Check sprockets, chain guides and chain for wear
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Maintain chain tension eccentrics (Duke)
Clean and lube chain
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Check chain tension
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Check cooling liquid level
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Check quality of antifreezer
Check cooling system for leaks – visual check
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Check exhaust system for leakage
Check exhaust brackets
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Disassemble and clean spark arrestor discs (USA models)
Check brake fluid level front and rear
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Change brake fluid
Check brake pad thickness
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Check brake discs
Check condition and correct instalment of brake hoses
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Check free play and easy operation of foot brake pedal
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Check adjustment and function of telescopic fork
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Check telescopic fork for leaks
Loosen bleeder screws at fork legs (overpressure)
Change telescopic fork oil
Perform a full maintenance job for the telescopic fork
Clean dust scrabber of telescopic fork
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Check steering head bearing clearance / adjust
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Clean and grease steering head bearings and its seals
Check adjustment and funktion of shock absorber
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Check O-ring of the shock absorber for wear (only White Power shock absorber)
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Service the shock absorber
Grease nipple of the Pro Lever suspension system
Disassemble the Pro Lever suspension system linkage and perform a full maintenance job on it
Service swingarm pivot
Check spoke tension and join
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Check wheel bearings for clearance
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Check shock absorber rubbers on the rear hub
Check tire condition and air pressure
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Check cables for damage and easy working
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Lube and adjust cables
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Check the electrical system
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Check battery holder, battery and connections
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Check adjustment of headlight
Spray ignition lock, emergency off switch, and light switch with contact spray
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Check all screws, nuts and hose clamps for proper tightness
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Grease or lube all pivot points and sliding points
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
before each start
after washing
1st service, after
500 km (300 miles)
after 2500 km
(1500 miles)
after 5000 km
(3000 miles) or
once a year
at least once a year
KTM
rider
KTM
dealer
IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS USED PRIMARILY FOR OFF ROAD RIDING OR
COMPETITIVE RACING, THE 5000 KM (3000 MILES) SERVICE NEEDS TO BE
CARRIED OUT AFTER EACH RIDE OR RACE.
RXC e 12.97

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KTM 1998 400 R Specifications

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BrandKTM
Model1998 400 R
CategoryMotorcycle
LanguageEnglish

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