Checking The Throttle Slide; Checking The Needle Jet; Checking The Float Needle Valve - KTM 450 XC 2008 Repair Manual

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Checking the throttle slide

21.10

Checking the needle jet

21.11

Checking the float needle valve

21.12
Check the throttle slide rollers for damage and wear.
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If the throttle slide rollers do not turn easily, are worn or have flat areas:
Change the throttle slide.
Except for throttle slide roller 
throttle slide.
»
If the throttle slide rollers are loose:
Change the throttle slide.
Check the coating of the throttle slide and throttle slide plate 
wear.
700055-10
»
If the coating is damaged or worn:
Change the throttle slide.
Check membrane 
ness.
»
If the membrane is damaged or brittle:
Change the membrane.
Check that membrane 
»
If the membrane is not seated properly:
Position the membrane correctly.
700056-10
Use a new jet needle as a gauge. Apply a marking 
step 
at a distance of 
Specification
Distance 
Info
The marking should come off completely when cleaned away.
700053-10
Insert the marked jet needle into the needle jet being tested. Push the two pieces
together carefully.
Check the needle jet.
»
If marking 
Change the needle jet.
700054-10
Check the float needle valve including the valve seat for deposits or wear.
»
If there are deposits or wear:
Clean the valve seat. Clean or change the float needle valve.
Carburetor cleaner (
Check the float needle valve for wear and the sealing areas of indentations.
»
If the sealing area is damaged or if there is wear:
Change the float needle valve.
700057-10
(removable), all rollers must rest flush against the
of the throttle slide plate for damage, brittleness and tight-
is seated properly.
.
3 mm (0.12 in)
on the jet needle is not visible on top edge 
P. 205)
for damage and
on the jet needle above
of the needle jet:
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