KTM 450 SX 2009, Owner'S Manual

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RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Turn the key in the ignition switch to the position .
The yellow ignition indicator lamp ON lights up.
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Under no circumstances should you open the throttle when switching on the ignition!
The vehicle is equipped with a safety system that switches off the engine in case of a malfunction in the throttle lever, Bowden
cable or carburetor. When the ignition is switched on, a system check is performed during which the throttle lever must be in
its basic position. If not, the safety system detects a malfunction and blocks the ignition current. When the electric starter but-
ton is activated, the electric starter turns over the engine, but the engine does not start because there is no ignition spark.
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Shift gear to neutral.
Condition
The engine is cold
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Pull choke lever out as far as possible.
Condition
The engine is hot
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Pull the hot start lever all the way out.
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Pull the clutch lever.
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Press the electric starter button.
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When the clutch lever is not pulled, the starting circuit is not closed. The electric starter does not turn over when the electric
starter button is pressed.
Do not open the throttle.
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Release the clutch lever.
Condition
The engine is hot and running
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Push the hot start lever all the way in with the engine running.