KTM F3001U1, Owner'S Manual

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PREPARING FOR USE 9
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9.1 Advice on preparing for first use
Danger
Danger of accidents A rider who is not fit to ride poses a danger to him or herself and others.
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Do not operate the vehicle if you are not fit to ride due to alcohol, drugs or medication.
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Do not operate the vehicle if you are physically or mentally impaired.
Warning
Risk of injury Missing or poor protective clothing presents an increased safety risk.
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Wear appropriate protective clothing such as helmet, boots, gloves as well as trousers and a jacket
with protectors on all rides.
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Always wear protective clothing that is in good condition and meets the legal regulations.
Warning
Danger of accidents An unadapted riding style impairs the handling characteristic.
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Adapt your riding speed to the road conditions and your riding ability.
Warning
Danger of accidents The vehicle is not designed to carry passengers.
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Do not ride with a passenger.
Warning
Danger of accidents Total weight and axle loads influence the handling characteristic.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible overall weight or the axle loads.
Warning
Risk of misappropriation People who act without authorization endanger themselves and others.
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Never leave the vehicle unattended.
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Protect the vehicle against access by unauthorized persons.
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Make sure that the pre-sales inspection work has been carried out by an authorized KTM workshop.
You will receive the delivery certificates when the vehicle is handed over.
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Before riding for the first time, read the entire Owner's Manual carefully.
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Get to know the controls.
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Adjust the free travel of the front brake lever. ( p. 79)
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Adjust the free travel of the rear brake lever. ( p. 86)
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Get used to the handling characteristic of the motorcycle in a suitable area before making a longer trip.
Info
When offroad, it is recommended that you are accompanied by another person on another vehicle so
that you can help each other.
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Try also to ride as slowly as possible and in a standing position to get a better feel for the motorcycle.
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Do not take any offroad trips that exceed your ability and experience.
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Hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests when riding.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible weight and the maximum permissible axle loads.
Guideline
Maximum permissible overall weight 280 kg (617 lb.)
Maximum permissible front axle load 110 kg (243 lb.)
Maximum permissible rear axle load 170 kg (375 lb.)