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when engine is cold
10 mm
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Checking coolant level
The coolant should be 10 mm (0.4 in) above the radiator fins when the
engine is cold (see illustr.). In the event of the coolant being drained, always
fill and bleed the system.
WARNING
IFPOSSIBLE, ALWAYS CHECK LEVEL OF COOLING LIQUID WHEN ENGINE IS COLD. IF YOU
HAVE TO OPEN THE RADIATOR CAP WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT
, USE A RAG TO COVER THE
CAP AND OPEN SLOWLY TO RELEASE PRESSURE
.
Changing spring preloading of the shock absorber
This is easily done.
NOTE: Before changing the spring preload note down the basic setting, e.g.
how many threads are visible above the adjusting ring.
Remove the right side cover.
Loosen the locking ring
1 with the hook spanner. Change
the spring prelo-
ad with the adjusting ring
2 and re-tighten the locking ring 1.
BASIC SETTING – SPRING PRELOAD
7 mm (0.3 in)
Removing the seat
The quick-release mechanism 3 allows removal of the seat without tools.
Turn the quick-release device approximately 180° anticlockwise, lift the rear
portion of the seat and pull the seat off backwards.
When mounting the seat ensure that the hook engages at the tank.
Cleaning the air filter *
The air filter must be cleaned at intervals depending on the amount of dust
accumulated. To clean the air filter, first remove the seat. Then press both
retaining clips
4, remove the filter holder and the air filter 5. The air filter
consists of a foam rubber insert soaked with filter oil.
!
CAUTION
!
–D
O NOT CLEAN FOAM FILTER WITH FUEL OR PETROLEUM SINCE THESE WILL DAMAGE
THE FOAM
. KTM RECOMMENDS THE PRODUCTS MADE BY TWIN AIR FOR AIR FILTER
MAINTENANCE
.
–N
EVER OPERATE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT AIR FILTER
. OTHERWISE, DUST AND
DIRT MAY GET INTO THE ENGINE AND LEAD TO INCREASED WEAR
.
–T
HE HOLDER MUST RETAIN THE AIR FILTER THROUGHOUT ITS ENTIRE CIRCUMFEREN-
CE
. IF THE FILTER HAS BEEN MOUNTED INCORRECTLY
, THE ENGINE WILL TAKE IN UNFIL-
TERED AIR, THEREBY CAUSING INCREASED ENGINE WEAR.
Thoroughly wash the foam filter in special cleaning fluid and allow it to dry
well. Only press out the filter, do not wring it out under any circumstances.
Oil the dry foam filter with a high-grade filter oil. Also clean the air filter
box. Check carburetor collar for damage and that it is filled correctly.
Insert the air filter in the opening and fasten it with the filter holder. Then
mount the seat.
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