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KTM 400-660 LC4 1998-2005 User Manual

KTM 400-660 LC4 1998-2005
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7-19E
Check of EPC system microswitch
NOTE: The microswitch is arranged on the left side of the constant-
depression carburetor in the area of the throttle valve. If the throttle
valve is opened all the way, the microswitch will close the power circuit.
Remove seat and tank.
Disconnect the 2-pole plug
2 of the microswitch.
Connect an ohmmeter to both terminals of the microswitch.
–With the throttle valve closed, the ohmmeter must indicate zero
continuity.
Open throttle valve all the way by twisting the throttle grip as far as
possible. In this case, you will hear a slight clicking noise of the
microswitch. In this position, the ohmmeter must indicate conductive
continuity.
Replacing the EPC system microswitch
Remove seat and tank.
Disconnect the microswitch plug.
Remove the 2 screws
3, and take off the microswitch.
Apply Loctite 243 to the threads of the two screws.
Position the new microswitch, and fasten it with the two screws.
Connect the plug, mount tank and seat.
Check of idle switch / contact screws
NOTE: The contact screw having the cable colors black/blue closes the
contact, when the 2nd gear is engaged.
The contact screw having the cable colors black/orange closes the
contact, when the 3rd gear is engaged.
The contact screw having the cable colors black/green closes the
contact, when the idle gear is engaged.
Before you start with the check, disconnect the plug-and-socket
connection
1 to the EPC controller.
For checking of the contact screws, connect a test lamp to the
positive terminal of the battery.
–Touch the connection of the central contact screw
6 with the test
probe. With the transmission set to idle, the test lamp has to be lit.
When a gear is engaged, the test lamp must cease to be lit.
Shift to 2nd gear, and touch the connection of the lower contact
screw
5 with the test probe. The test lamp must light up.
–With the transmission set to idle, the test lamp must not be lit.
Shift to 3rd gear, and touch the connection of the upper contact
screw
4 with the test probe. The test lamp must light up.
–With the transmission set to idle, the test lamp must not be lit.
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KTM 400-660 LC4 1998-2005 Specifications

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BrandKTM
Model400-660 LC4 1998-2005
CategoryEngine
LanguageEnglish

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