KTM 640 LC4 Adventure, Owner'S Manual

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Instructions for initial operation
– Verify that your KTM dealer performed the PREPARATION
OF VEHICLE jobs (see Customer Service Manual).
– Read the entire manual carefully before your first drive.
– Enter the chassis, engine and key numbers on page 1.
– Familiarize yourself with the operating elements.
– Adjust the foot brake pedal to the most comfortable
positions for you.
– Make the basic settings on the multi-functional digital
speedometer.
– Get used to handling the motorcycle on an empty car park,
before starting on a longer drive. Also try to drive as slowly
as possible and in standing position, to improve your feeling
for the vehicle.
– Do not drive along off-road tracks which go beyond your
ability and experience.
– Hold the handlebar with both hands and leave your feet on
the foot rests while driving.
– Remove your foot from the foot brake pedal when you are
not braking. If the foot brake pedal is not released the brake
pads rub continuously and the braking system is
overheated.
– You may only be accompanied by a passenger if your
motorcycle is fitted and registered for such purposes. The
passenger must hold tight to the brackets or hold on to the
driver during the drive, with his feet on the passenger foot
rests.
– Do not make any alterations to the motorcycle and always
use ORIGINAL KTM SPARE PARTS. Spare parts from other
manufacturers can impair the safety of the motorcycle.
– New tires have a smooth surface and must be run in. For
this purpose, carefully ride the motorcycle at moderate
speed, tilting the vehicle at different angles so that the
surface is evenly roughened. Tires will not display their full
grip characteristics before they are properly run in.
– Motorcycles are sensitive to alterations in the distribution of
weight. If you are taking luggage with you, this should be
secured as close as possible to the middle of the vehicle;
distribute the weight evenly between the front and rear
wheel. Never exceed the maximum permissible laden
weight and the axle weights. The maximum permissible
laden weight is made up of the following components:
– Motorcycle ready for operation and tank full
– Luggage
– Driver and passenger with protective clothing and helmet.
– Pay attention to running in instructions.
Running in
Even finely machined surfaces of engine parts have rougher
surfaces than parts that slide on each other for a long time.
Therefore, every engine must be run in. For this reason, do not
demand maximum performance from the engine for the first
100 kilometers. The vehicle must be run in at low, changing
performance level for the first 1000 KM (620 miles). The
maximum number of revolutions per minute must not go
exceed 4800 rpm. Do not accelerate the engine up to the red
mark on the tachometer (8500 r.p.m.) during a running-in
period of 1000 km. Exceeding the above listed rotations as well
as pushing high rpm when the engine is cold will have an
adverse effect on the life of your engine.
WARNING
– W
EAR SUITABLE CLOTHING WHEN DRIVING A MOTORCYCLE
. C
LEVER
KTM
DRIVERS ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET
,
BOOTS
,
GLOVES AND A
JACKET
,
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER DRIVING ALL DAY OR JUST FOR A
SHORT TRIP
. T
HE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE BRIGHTLY
COLOURED SO THAT OTHER USERS OF THE ROADS CAN SEE YOU AS
EARLY AS POSSIBLE
. Y
OUR PASSENGER OF COURSE WILL ALSO NEED
SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
.
– A
LWAYS TURN ON THE LIGHT MAKE SURE THAT OTHER DRIVERS
BECOME AWARE OF YOU AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
.
– D
O NOT DRIVE AFTER HAVING CONSUMED ALCOHOL
.
– O
NLY USE ACCESSORIES THAT HAVE BEEN RELEASED BY
KTM. F
OR
EXAMPLE
,
FRONT PANELLING CAN IMPAIR THE DRIVING PROPERTIES OF
THE MOTORCYCLE
. C
ASES
,
EXTRA TANKS ETC
.
CAN ALTER THE WEIGHT
DISTRIBUTION AND THUS ALSO IMPAIR THE VEHICLE
’
S DRIVING
PROPERTIES
.
– T
HE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO BE TIRED WITH
TIRES THAT HAVE THE SAME PROFILE TYPE
.
– O
BSERVE THE TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
,
DRIVE DEFENSIVELY AND TRYING
TO LOOK AHEAD AS FAR AS POSSIBLE SO THAT ANY HAZARDS CAN BE
RECOGNIZED AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
.
– A
DJUST YOUR DRIVING SPEED ACCORDING TO THE CONDITIONS AND
YOUR DRIVING SKILLS
.
– D
RIVE CAREFULLY ON UNKNOWN ROADS
– R
EPLACE THE HELMET VISOR RESPECTIVELY GOGGLE GLASSES IN PLENTY
OF TIME
. W
HEN LIGHT SHINES DIRECTLY ON SCRATCHED VISOR OR
GOGGLES
,
YOU WILL BE PRACTICALLY BLIND
.
– N
EVER LEAVE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT SUPERVISION AS LONG AS
THE ENGINE IS RUNNING
.
GENERAL TIPS AND WARNINGS FOR STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE