KTM 660SMC Motorcycle User Manual


 
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Adjusting the throttle cable *
The throttle grip should always provide for a backlash of 3-5 mm
(0,12-0,20 in). Besides, with the engine running, the idling speed must not
change if you turn the handlebar all the way to the left or right.
To adjust the throttle cables, dismount the seat and the tank together with
spoilers. Slide back the protection cover
1. Loosen the counter nut 2 and
turn the adjusting screw
3 accordingly. Turning the adjusting screw
counterclockwise will reduce the backlash, turning the adjusting screw
clockwise will increase the backlash.
Tighten the counter nut and check whether the throttle grip can be
actuated smoothly. Mount tank and seat.
Checking the adjustment of the hand decompression cable *
To check, set piston at compression, so that the valves are closed. While
doing this, slowly operate the kickstarter through its stroke until the clicking
sound (disengaging) of the automatic decompression can be heard. Now
the decompression lever must be operated 10 mm until resistance is felt
(the exhaust valves begin to open).
To adjust, move back the protective cover
4, loosen the counter nut 5 and
correct the adjustment screw
6 accordingly. Tighten counter nut and push
back protective cover.
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CAUTION
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T
HE SETTING OF THE DECOMPRESSION CABLE SHOULD BE CHECKED REGULARY. IF THERE
IS NO PLAY IN THE DEKO
-LEVER, THIS CAN RESULT IN ENGINE DAMAGE.
NOTE:
No adjustment need be made to the automatic decompressor.
Changing the original position of the clutch lever
The adjusting screw 7 can be used for individual adjustment of the original
position of the clutch lever, thus allowing adjustment to an optimal position
for every hand size.
Turning the adjusting screw clockwise reduces the distance between the
clutch lever and the handlebar. Turning the adjusting screw counterclock-
wise increases the distance between the clutch lever and the handlebar.
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CAUTION
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A
DJUSTMENT OF THE CLUTCH LEVER POSITION IS ONLY POSSIBLE WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITS.
O
NLY TURN THE ADJUSTING SCREW MANUALLY AND NEVER APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE.
1
2
3
3-5 mm
10 mm
7
4
5
6