KTM 300 EXC, Repair Manual

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5 MOTORCYCLE
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5.1 Raising the motorcycle with the lift stand
602709-01
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
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Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
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Raise the motorcycle at the frame underneath the engine.
Lift stand (54829055000) ( p. 273)
The wheels must no longer touch the ground.
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Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
5.2 Removing the motorcycle from the lift stand
Note
Danger of damage
The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
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Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
602704-10
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
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Remove the lift stand.
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To park the motorcycle, press side stand
1
to the ground with your foot and lean
the motorcycle on it.
Info
When you are riding, the side stand must be folded up and secured with the
rubber band.
5.3 Starting
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and/or death.
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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventilation, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed
space without an effective exhaust extraction system.
Note
Engine failure High engine speeds in cold engines have a negative effect on the service life of the engine.
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Always warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
Info
If the motorcycle does not start easily, there may be old fuel in the float chamber. The easily ignitable components of the fuel
evaporate during lengthy periods of disuse.
When the float chamber is filled with fresh, ignitable fuel, the engine will start immediately.
Motorcycle standstill of more than 1 week
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Empty the carburetor float chamber. ( p. 187)
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Turn handle
1
of the fuel tap to the ON position. (Figure 602702-10 p. 88)
Fuel can flow from the fuel tank to the carburetor.
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Take the motorcycle off of the stand.
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Shift gear to neutral.
(250/300 EXC AUS)
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Turn the emergency OFF switch to the position .
The engine is cold
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Pull out the choke lever all the way.
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Press the electric starter button or press the kick starter robustly through its full range.
Info
Do not turn the throttle.