Checking Gas Bowden Cable Route; Checking Play In The Gas Bowden Cable; Adjusting The Gas Bowden Cable Play - KTM 400 EXC EU Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking gas Bowden cable route

9.43

Checking play in the gas Bowden cable

9.44

Adjusting the gas Bowden cable play

9.45
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Position the handlebar clamps
Elastomer kit green - soft quality (SXS05125203)
Elastomer kit yellow - medium quality (standard) (SXS05125204)
Elastomer kit red - hard quality (SXS05125205)
Info
The elastomers are available in different versions.
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Fit and evenly tighten the four screws
Guideline
Screw, handlebar clamp
Info
Make sure the gap width is even.
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The two gas Bowden cables must run parallel behind the handlebar down to the
frame. They must be routed directly on the frame above the tank bearing to the car-
buretor.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the throttle grip back and
forth slightly to ascertain the play in the gas Bowden cable.
Play in gas Bowden cable
» If the gas Bowden cable play does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the gas Bowden cable play.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are poisonous and can result in uncon-
sciousness and/or death.
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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in a closed space.
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Start the engine and let it run idle. Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire
steering range.
The idle speed must not change.
» If the idle speed changes:
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Adjust the gas Bowden cable play.
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Dismount the fuel tank.
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Check gas Bowden cable route. (
with rubber washers

.
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M8
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
( p. 50)
x
( p. 50)
x
x ( p. 70)
p. 50)
50
and elastomers .
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16 Nm
(11.8 lbf ft)