KTM 300 EXC User Manual

17 TUNING THE ENGINE
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17.8 Checking the basic position of the shift lever
Info
When driving, the shift lever must not touch the rider's boot when in the basic position.
When the shift lever keeps touching the boot, the transmission will be subject to an excessive load.
400692-10
– Sit on the vehicle in the riding position and determine
distance
A
between the upper edge of your boot and the shift
lever.
Distance between shift lever
and upper edge of boot
10 … 20 mm (0.39 …
0.79 in)
» If the distance does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the basic position of the shift lever.
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17.9 Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever
401950-12
–
Remove screw
1
with the washers and take off shift
lever
2
.
401951-10
–
Clean gear teeth
A
of the shift lever and shift shaft.
– Mount the shift lever on the shift shaft in the required position
and engage gearing.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
The shift lever must not come into contact with any
other vehicle components during the shift procedure.
–
Mount and tighten screw
1
with the washers.
Guideline
Screw, shift
lever
M6 14 Nm (10.3 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™

KTM 300 EXC Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	300 EXC
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English