KTM 450 XC, 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.
The green idling speed indicator lamp N lights up.
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Switch off the engine. ( p. 57)
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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 the handle

of the fuel tap to OFF . (Figure 100013-10 p. 37)
No more fuel 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).