KTM 990 Adventure AUS/UK 2009, Owner'S Manual

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When conditions allow (incline, road situation, etc.), you can shift into a higher gear.
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Release the throttle while simultaneously pulling the clutch lever, shift into the next
gear, release the clutch and open the throttle.
You can see the positions of the six forward gears in the figure. The neutral or
idle position is between the first and second gears. First gear is used for starting
off or for steep inclines.
The operating temperature is reached when 6 bars of the temperature indicator
light up.
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After reaching maximum speed by fully opening the throttle grip, turn the throttle back
so it is ¾ open. This will barely reduce the speed but fuel consumption will be consid-
erably lower.
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Accelerate only up to a speed suitable for the road surface and weather conditions.
When traveling in bends, do not shift, and accelerate very carefully.
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To shift down, brake if necessary and close the throttle at the same time.
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Pull the clutch lever and shift into a lower gear, release the clutch lever slowly and open
the throttle or shift again.
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If the engine stalls (e.g. at a crossroads), pull the clutch lever only and press the starter
button. You do not need to shift into neutral.
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Switch off the engine if you expect to be standing for a long time.
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If the warning lamp ( ) lights up during a trip, stop immediately. When you shift to
neutral, the warning lamp ( ) starts to flash.
From the flashing rhythm, you can derive a two-digit number, the so-called
flashing code. The flashing code tells you which component has a fault.
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If the ice symbol appears in the combination instrument, the roads may be icy. Adapt
your speed to the changed road conditions.
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