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Choke knob
When pulling the choke knob 1 fully towards the top, a bore is opened in
the carburetor. Through this bore the engine can take in additional fuel.
This encoure the rich fuel-air mixture, that is needed for a cold start.
When pressing the choke knob downward in the carburetor, the bore is
closed again.
Shift lever
The shift lever is mounted on the left side of the engine. The position of the
gears is shown in the illustration. Neutral, or the idle speed, is located bet-
ween first and second gear.
Kickstarter
The kickstarter is mounted on the right side of the engine. Its upper part
can be swivelled.
WARNING
W
HEN STARTING THE ENGINE, PUT ON MOTORCYCLE BOOTS IN ORDER TO AVOID INJU-
RIES. Y
OU MAY SLIP OFF THE KICKSTARTER, OR THE ENGINE MAY STRIKE BACK WHEN
KICKING NOT VEHEMENTLY ENOUGH
.
Foot brake pedal
The foot brake pedal is disposed in front of the right foot rest. Its basic posi-
tion can be adjusted to your seat position (see maintenance work).
WARNING
IF THE RESISTANCE IN THE HAND BRAKE LEVER OR FOOT BRAKE PEDAL FEELS “SPONGY”
(TOO MUCH GIVE), THIS IS AN INDICATION THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE
BRAKE SYSTEM
. DON’T RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE ANYMORE WITHOUT FIRST HAVING THE
BRAKE SYSTEM LOOKED OVER BY A
KTM DEALER.
Compression damping of fork
The compression damping mechanism is built into the left fork tube. It only
regulates the degree of damping during compression.
By turning the adjusting screw
2 (C, COM), the degree of damping of the
compression can be adjusted. Turn the knob clockwise to increase damping,
turn it counterclockwise to reduce damping during compression.
STANDARD ADJUSTMENT
– turn adjusting screw clockwise as far as it will go
– turn it back by as many clicks as are specified for the relevant type of fork
Type Marzocchi 91...............................15 clicks
Type White Power 918T767 ................12 clicks
Type White Power 918T768 ................12 clicks
Type White Power 918T769 ................12 clicks
2,3,4,5 (6)
1
N
1
2
2
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