Emptying The Carburetor Float Chamber; Checking The Basic Position Of The Shift Lever; Adjusting The Basic Position Of The Shift Lever - KTM 85 SX 19 Owner's Manual

15 TUNING THE ENGINE
15.5

Emptying the carburetor float chamber

Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
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Never refuel the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes, and always switch off the engine first. Be careful that no
fuel is spilt, especially on hot vehicle components. Clean up spilt fuel immediately.
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Fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if the tank is overfilled. See the notes on refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid contact between fuel and skin, eyes and clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapors. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse immedi-
ately with water and contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, con-
tact a doctor immediately. Change clothing that has come into contact with fuel. Store fuel in a suitable canister according
to regulations and keep it out of the reach of children.
Warning
Environmental hazard Improper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment.
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Do not allow fuel to get into the ground water, the ground, or the sewage system.
Info
Carry out this work with a cold engine.
Water in the float chamber results in malfunctioning.
15.6

Checking the basic position of the shift lever

15.7

Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever

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Preparatory work
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Turn tap handle
No more fuel flows from the tank to the carburetor.
Main work
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Place a cloth beneath the carburetor to soak up emerging fuel.
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Remove plug
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Completely drain the fuel.
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Mount and tighten screw plug
L00073-10
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Sit on the vehicle in the riding position and determine distance
upper edge of your boot and the shift lever.
Distance between shift lever and upper
edge of boot
» If the distance does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the basic position of the shift lever.
400692-10
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Remove screw
C00277-10
on the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figure L00035-10
1
.
1
.
1
x
and take off shift lever
1
between the
A
10... 20 mm (0.39... 0.79 in)
x ( p. 70)
.
2
70
p. 12)