Serial Number Locations; Chassis Number; Engine Number, Engine Type; Operation Instruments - KTM 1998 400 R Owner's Handbook Manual

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1-3 mm
2

Chassis number

The chassis number is stamped on the right side of the steering head tube.
Write this number into the relevant area on page 1.

Engine number, engine type

The engine number and engine type are stamped on the right hand side of
the engine below the chain sprocket. Write this number into the relevant
area on page 1.
1

Clutch lever

The clutch lever
engine is cold, there should allways be a play of 1–3 mm (0,04–0,1 in) at
this lever (measured at outer edge).
I
F THERE IS NO PLAY ON THE CLUTCH LEVER
CLUTCH WILL THEN OVERHEAT

Hand decompression lever

The hand decompression lever
a) When the engine stalled.
b) When you want to push the motorcycle.
T
(
SEE MAINTENANCE WORK
RESULT IN ENGINE DAMAGE

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS

OPERATION INSTRUMENTS

1
is fitted on the left hand side of the handle bar. When
! CAUTION
,
DESTROYING THE CLUTCH LININGS
It is possible that the starter motor is not able to crank the engine on the
next attempt. This is due to the fact that the automatic decompressor
doesn't work properly. If this happens, pull the manual decompression
lever and start again. Afterwards normal starting will be possible.
While pushing, pull the hand decompression lever to make it easier to
get the engine going.
! CAUTION
HE SETTING OF THE HAND DECOMPRESSION CABLE SHOULD BE REGULARLY CHECKED
). A
LACK OF PLAY IN THE HAND DECOMPRESSION LEVER CAN
.
,
THE CLUTCH WILL START TO SLIP
.
2
is only used in two special cases:
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. T
HE
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