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Periodic Maintenance-Schedule - KTM 400 SX Owner's Handbook Manual

1998
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS USED PRIMARILI FOR OFF ROAD RIDING OR
COMPETITIVE RACING, THE 5000 KM (3000 MILES) SERVICE NEEDS TO
BE CARRIED OUT AFTER EACH RIDE OR RACE
Check engine oil level
Change engine oil (SX, SC)
Change engine oil (EGS)
Clean oil screen and magnet of the drain plugs whenever you exchange the engine oil
Change oil filter unit
Change microfilter (SX, SC)
Change fine screen filter (screwed filter) at the frame tube
Check oil lines for leakage and proper instalment
Check valve clearance
Clean spark plug and adjust electrode gap
Change spark plug after 10 000 kilometers (6 200 miles)
Check valve clearance
Drain and clean carburator float bowl
Adjust idling
Check breather hoses of engine gase and gas tank for correct position without buckles
Clean air filter and air filter box
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Check sprockets, chain guides and chain for wear
Maintaining chain tension eccentrics (Duke)
Clean and lube chain
Check chain tension
Check cooling liquid level
Check quality of antifreeze
Check cooling system for leaks
Check exhaust system for leakage
Change exhaust muffler packing (aluminium-muffler)
Check exhaust brackets
Disassemble and clean spark arrestor discs (USA models)
Check brake fluid level front and rear
Change brake fluid
Check brake pad thickness
Check brake discs
Check condition and correct instalment of brake hoses
Check freeplay and easy operation of hand brake lever and foot brake lever
Check adjustment and function of fork
Check fork for leaks
Loosen breather screws at fork legs (overpressure)
Change fork oil
Perform a full maintenance job for the telescopic fork
Clean dust scrabber on forks
Check steering head bearing clearance / adjust
Clean and grease steering head bearings and its seals
Check adjustment and funktion of shock absorber
Check O-ring of the shock absorber for wear
Servicing the shock absorber
Grease lubricating nipple of the Pro Lever suspension system
Disassemble the Pro Lever suspension system and perform a full maintenance job on it
Servicing swingarm pivots
Check tightness of spokes and rim join
Check wheel bearings for clearance
Check chock absorber rubbers on the rear wheel hub
Check tire condition and air pressure
Check cables for damage and easy working
Lube and adjust cables
Check the electrical system
Check battery holder and connections (Duke)
Check adjustment of head light
Spray ignition lock, emergency OFF switch, short circuit button, and light switch with contact spray
Check all screws, nuts and hose clamps for proper tightness
Grease or lube all pivot points and sliding components
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