Choke; Hot Start Device; Shift Lever; Kickstarter - KTM 400 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Choke

In these models the choke operating element is located on the engine. Pull
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the knob and turn it (approx. 90°) to open a bore in the carburetor
through which the engine can take in additional fuel. The result is a „fat"
fuel-air mixture of the type needed for cold starts.
To close the bore in the carburetor, turn the knob again (approx. 90°); the
knob moves back into its initial position. In this position, the play of the
choke cable must be approximately 2 mm (0.1 in).
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F THERE IS NO PLAY IN THE CHOKE CABLE
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COMPLETELY CLOSED HIS RESULTS IN HIGH FUEL CONSUMPTION
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ENGINE AN EXTREME WEAR OF PISTON AND CYLINDER
Hot-start device
The carburetor is equipped with a hot-start device which makes it easier to
start the engine when hot. Press the hot-start button
This will slightly lift the throttle valve. Once the engine is running, pull the
hot-start button back into its original position.
NOTE:
Always pull the hot start device back into the initial position as soon as the
engine is running. An activated hot starting device will have a negative
impact on the cold starting properties of the engine.

Shift lever

The shift lever is mounted on the left side of the engine. The position of the
gears is shown in the illustration. Neutral, or the idle speed, is located
between first and second gear.

Kickstarter

The kickstarter is mounted on the left side of the engine. Its upper part can
be swivelled.
WARNING
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F YOU WANT TO START THE ENGINE
MOTORCYCLE BOOTS IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURIES
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STARTER OR THE ENGINE MAY KICK BACK AND PROPEL YOUR FOOT UPWARD WITH
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GREAT VEHEMENCE
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LWAYS KICK KICKSTARTER BRISKLY ALL THE WAY WITHOUT OPENING THE THROTTLE
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ICKING THE KICKSTARTER WITH NOT ENOUGH MOMENTUM
THROTTLE GRIP INCREASE THE KICK

Foot brake pedal

The foot brake pedal is disposed in front of the right foot rest. Its basic
position can be adjusted to your seat position (see maintenance work).
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 COLD STARTER SYSTEM CANNOT BE
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AN UNEVEN RUNNING
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MAKE SURE THAT YOU ALWAYS PUT ON STURDY
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OU MIGHT SLIP OFF THE KICK
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BACK HAZARD
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until it engages.
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