Preparing For Rides At High Temperature And Slow Speed; Preparing For Rides At Low Temperatures Or In Snow - KTM 400 EXC EU Owner's Manual

PUTTING INTO OPERATION

Preparing for rides at high temperature and slow speed

6.7

Preparing for rides at low temperatures or in snow

6.8
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Check the radiator cap.
Value on radiator cap
» If the displayed value does not correspond to the nominal value:
600872-10
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Change the radiator cap.
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Seal the air filter box.
Tip
Seal the air filter box on the edges against dirt.
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Clean the air filter and air filter box.
Info
Check the air filter approx. every 30 minutes.
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Adjust the secondary drive to the road conditions.
Info
The engine oil quickly gets hot if the clutch has to be operated very often
due to an excessively high secondary drive.
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Clean the chain.
Chain cleaner (
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Clean radiator fins.
600868-01
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Straighten bent radiator fins carefully.
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Check the coolant level. (
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Seal the air filter box.
Tip
Seal the air filter box on the edges against dirt.
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Clean the air filter and air filter box.
Info
Check the air filter approx. every 30 minutes.
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Fit a waterproofing device on the air filter.
Waterproofing device for air filter (59006021000)
Info
See the KTM PowerParts fitting instructions.
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Adjust the carburetor jetting and settings.
Info
600870-01
Your authorized KTM workshop has the recommended carburetor tuning set-
tings.
1.8 bar (26 psi)
Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets
very hot and is under pressure.
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Do not remove the radiator cap, radiator hoses or other cooling
system components when the engine is hot. Allow the engine
and cooling system to cool down. In case of scalding, rinse
immediately with lukewarm water.
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