KTM 125 Duke 2017, Owner'S Manual

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9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Unlock the steering. ( p. 28)
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Sit on the vehicle, take the weight off of the side stand, and move up all the way.
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Turn the emergency OFF switch to the position .
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Switch on the ignition by turning the ignition key to the position .
After you switch on the ignition, you can hear the fuel pump working for about two
seconds. The function check of the combination instrument is run at the same
time.
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Shift gear to neutral.
The green idle indicator lamp N lights up.
The ABS indicator lamp lights up and goes back out after starting off.
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Press the electric starter button .
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Do not press the electric starter button until the combination instrument func-
tion check is finished.
When starting,
DO NOT open the throttle. If you open the throttle during the start-
ing procedure, fuel is not injected by the engine management system and the
engine cannot start.
Press the starter for a maximum of 5 seconds. Wait for a least 5 seconds before
trying again.
This motorcycle is equipped with a safety starting system. You can only start
the engine if the transmission is in neutral or if the clutch lever is pulled when
a gear is engaged. If the side stand is folded out and you shift into gear and
release the clutch, the engine stops.