KTM 390 DUKE 2021 - Service Work on the Engine; Engine Oil Level and Change

17 TUNING THE ENGINE
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17.1 Checking the clutch lever play
Note
Clutch damage If there is no free travel by the clutch lever, the clutch will begin to slip.
– Check the free travel of the clutch lever each time before using the motorcycle.
– Adjust the free travel of the clutch lever when necessary in accordance with the specification.
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– Check the clutch lever for smooth operation.
– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
– Pull the clutch lever until resistance is perceptible, and deter-
mine the play in the clutch lever
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Clutch lever play
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1 … 3 mm (0.04 …
0.12 in)
» If the clutch lever play does not meet the specified value:
– Adjust play in the clutch lever. ( p. 207)
– Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The clutch lever play must not change.
» If the clutch lever play changes:
– Check the routing of the clutch cable.