KTM 450 SX 2009, Owner'S Manual

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RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Note
Danger of damage Danger of damage from accidental rolling of vehicle.
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Park the vehicle on a surface that is as horizontal as possible and activate the parking brake.
Note
Fire hazard Some components (engine, radiator and exhaust system) get very hot when the engine is running.
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Do not place the vehicle where there are flammable or explosive substances.
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Stop the vehicle and park it on a surface that is as horizontal as possible.
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Shift gear to neutral.
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Switch off the engine. ( p. 55)
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Remove the ignition key and the clip from the emergency OFF switch.
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Pull handbrake lever, push the locking pawl

downwards, and release the handbrake
lever. (Figure 100006-10 p. 30)
The front wheels are blocked.
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Turn handle

of the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figure 800052-10 p. 37)
Fuel no longer flows from the tank to the carburetor.
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If the vehicle must be parked on an incline, additionally secure the rear wheels against
rolling (see illustration).
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Refueling
Danger
Fire hazard Fuel can easily catch fire.
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Never fill up the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes, and always switch off the engine first. Be careful that no fuel is
spilt, especially on hot vehicle components. Clean up spilt fuel immediately.
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Fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if the tank is overfilled. See specifications on filling up with fuel.