Operation Instruments - KTM 660 SMC SUPERMOTO 2003 Supplement To Owners Handbook

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OPERATION INSTRUMENTS

Clutch lever
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The clutch lever is located on the left side of the handlebar. The adjusting
A
screw is used to change the original position of the clutch lever (see
maintenance work on chassis and engine).
Hand decompression lever
The hand decompression lever
causes overflowing in the carburetor. To "pump the engine free", pull the
hand decompression lever during the starting procedure.
The outer end of the lever must at all times provide for a backlash of
approx. 10mm (0,4 in). Only thereafter may it cause valve motion (to be
recognized by the stronger resistance which the hand decompression level
encounters).
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EVER USE THE HAND DECOMPRESSION LEVER TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE
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USE THE SHORT CIRCUIT BUTTON OR THE EMERGENCY
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HE SETTING OF THE DECOMPRESSION CABLE SHOULD BE REGULARLY CHECKED
LACK OF PLAY IN THE DECOMPRESSION LEVER CAN RESULT IN ENGINE DAMAGE
Hand brake lever
3
The hand brake lever is mounted on the handle bars on the right and
actuates the front wheel brake. The adjusting screw
change the basic position of the hand brake lever (see "Maintenance").
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
Fuel tap
4
The fuel tap is located on the left side of the tank.
OFF In this position the fuel tap is closed. No fuel can flow to the carburetor.
ON When the motorcycle is running the grip is must be in the ON position
to enable fuel to flow to the carburetor. The tank will drain completely
in this position.
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HE FUEL TAP SHOULD BE LOCKED WHENEVER THE MOTORCYCLE IS PARKED
IS NOT CLOSED THE CARBURETOR MAY OVERFLOW AND FUEL GET INTO THE ENGINE
Hot start knob
The carburetor is equipped with a hot start feature to make it easier to start
a hot engine. Pull the hot start knob
passage to open. Push the hot start knob back into its original position
when the engine is running.
2
is needed only if a fall on your motorcycle
CAUTION
-OFF
BUTTON
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DEALER
CAUTION
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until it engages. This causes an air
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can be used to
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