KTM 450 XC - Engine Has Too Little Power; Battery Discharged

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Faults Possible cause Action
Engine has too little power. Fuel feed interrupted – Check the tank breather.
– Clean fuel tap.
– Clean carburetor.
Air filter very dirty –
Clean the air filter. x ( p. 147)
Exhaust system leaky, deformed or too lit-
tle glass fiber yarn filling in main silencer.
– Check exhaust system for damage.
Valve clearance too little – Have valve clearance adjusted.
Electronic ignition adjustment defective – Have ignition system checked.
High oil consumption Engine vent hose bent – Route the vent hose without bends or
replace it if necessary.
Engine oil level too high – Check the engine oil level. ( p. 162)
Engine oil too thin (low viscosity) – Change the engine oil and oil filter,
clean the oil screens. x ( p. 163)
Parts of the electrical system are not func-
tional.
Fault in the electrical system – Change the fuses of individual power-
consuming components. ( p. 131)
– Check electrical system.
Battery discharged Battery is not charged by generator – Check electrical system.