Serial Number Locations; Chassis Number; Engine Number, Engine Type; Operation Instruments - KTM 400 Owner's Handbook Manual

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SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS

Chassis number

The chassis number is stamped on the right side of the steering head tube.
Write this number into the relevant area on page 1.

Engine number, engine type

The engine number and engine type are stamped on the right hand side of
the engine below the chain sprocket. Write this number into the relevant
area on page 1.

OPERATION INSTRUMENTS

Clutch lever

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The clutch lever is fitted on the left hand side of the handlebar. When
engine is cold, there should always be a play of 1–3 mm (0,04–0,1 in) at
this lever (measured at outer edge).
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F THERE IS NO PLAY ON THE CLUTCH LEVER
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CLUTCH WILL THEN OVERHEAT DESTROYING THE CLUTCH LININGS

Hand decompression lever

The hand decompression lever
a) When the engine stalled.
When you then start the engine, you may feel a hard resistance on the
kickstarter, because the automatic decompressor cannot lock into place.
If this happens, pull the hand decompression lever and stand on the kick-
starter. You can then start the engine normally again.
b) When you want to push-start the motorcycle.
While pushing, pull the decompression lever to make it easier to get the
engine going.
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HE SETTING OF THE DECOMPRESSION CABLE SHOULD BE REGULARLY CHECKED
OF PLAY IN THE DECOMPRESSION LEVER CAN RESULT IN ENGINE DAMAGE

Hand brake lever

The hand brake lever is mounted on the handle bars on the right and actua-
tes the front wheel brake.
WARNING
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F THE RESISTANCE IN THE HAND BRAKE LEVER OR FOOT BRAKE PEDAL FEELS
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TOO MUCH GIVE THIS IS AN INDICATION THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE
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BRAKE SYSTEM ON T RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE ANYMORE WITHOUT FIRST HAVING THE
BRAKE SYSTEM LOOKED OVER BY A
CAUTION
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THE CLUTCH WILL START TO SLIP
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