Emptying The Carburetor Float Chamber; Checking The Basic Position Of The Shift Lever; Adjusting The Basic Position Of The Shift Lever - KTM 2014 Freeride 250 R Owner's Manual

17 TUNING THE ENGINE
17.5

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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The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and may emerge if overfilled. Follow the instructions on refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Fuel must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. Do not breathe in the fuel vapors. If contact occurs with
the eyes, rinse with water immediately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with
soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that is contaminated with fuel.
Store fuel properly in a suitable canister and keep away from 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.
17.6

Checking the basic position of the shift lever

17.7

Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever

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Preparatory work
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Turn handle
Fuel no longer flows from the fuel tank to the carburetor.
Main work
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Place a cloth under the carburetor to capture the draining fuel.
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Remove fitting
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Fully drain the fuel.
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Mount and tighten the screw plug.
B01672-10
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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
B01673-10
of the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figure B01660-10
1
.
2
x
and remove shift lever
1
between the
A
10... 20 mm (0.39... 0.79 in)
x ( p. 84)
.
2
84
p. 15)