Adjusting The Throttle Cable; Adjusting The Idle Speed; Checking The Gear Oil Level; Changing Gear Oil - KTM 50 SENIOR ADVENTURE 2006 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Adjusting the throttle cable *

3-5 mm There must always be a 3 to 5 mm (0.1 to 0.2 in) play in the throttle cable.
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To check this, move back the protective cover [1] on the throttle grip. You
must be able to lift the outer covering of the cable 3-5 mm from the adjust-
ing screw [3], until resistance is felt.
To adjust, loosen the counter nut [2] and turn the adjusting screw accord-
ingly. Finally tighten counter nut and slide the protective cover back on.
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Adjusting the idle speed *

The idle speed can be adjusted with throttle stop screw [4].
Turning in clockwise direction will increase the idle speed.
Turning in counterclockwise direction will reduce the idle speed.
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Checking the gear oil level

To check the gear oil level, first remove the plug [5]. With the motorcycle parked
in an upright position, a small quantity of oil should flow out of the indicator
opening [6]. If oil must be added, tilt the motorcycle and pour gear oil (Motorex
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ATF Super) into the bore.
LESS OIL OR A POOR OIL QUALITY LEAD TO PREMATURE TRANSMISSION WEAR.
THEREFORE, ONLY USE BRANDED PRODUCTS (MOTOREX ATF SUPER).
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Changing gear oil *

The engine must be warmed up before changing the gear oil. Park the motor-
cycle on a horizontal surface, remove the oil drain plug [7] and drain the used
oil into an appropriate container. Clean the sealing surface, mount the oil drain
plug together with the gasket and tighten to 15 Nm.
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Remove stopper [8] and fill in 0.15 liters of automatic gear oil (Motorex ATF
Super). Mount the stopper and check the engine for tightness.
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LESS OIL OR A POOR OIL QUALITY LEAD TO PREMATURE TRANSMISSION WEAR.
THEREFORE, ONLY USE BRANDED PRODUCTS (MOTOREX ATF SUPER).