KTM F4303U1, Owner'S Manual

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9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Warning
Danger of accidents If you change down at high engine speed, the rear wheel blocks and the engine
races.
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Do not change into a low gear at high engine speed.
Warning
Danger of accidents An incorrect ignition key position causes malfunctions.
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Do not change the ignition key position while driving.
Warning
Danger of accidents Adjustments to the vehicle distract attention from traffic activity.
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Make all adjustments when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Warning
Risk of injury The passenger may fall from the motorcycle if they conduct themselves incorrectly.
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Ensure that the passenger sits correctly on the passenger seat, places his or her feet on the passenger
foot pegs and holds on to the rider or the grab handles.
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Note the regulations governing the minimum age of passengers in your country.
Warning
Danger of accidents A risky riding style constitutes a major risk.
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Comply with traffic regulations and ride defensively and with foresight to detect sources of danger as
early as possible.
Warning
Danger of accidents Cold tires have reduced road grip.
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Ride the first miles carefully on every journey at moderate speed until the tires reach operating tem-
perature.
Warning
Danger of accidents New tires have reduced road grip.
The contact surface on new tires is not yet roughened.
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Run in new tires with moderate riding at alternating angles.
Running-in phase
200 km (124 mi)
Warning
Danger of accidents Pieces of luggage which have slipped impair the handling characteristic.
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Check that your luggage is fixed properly at regular intervals.
Warning
Danger of accidents A fall can damage the vehicle more seriously than it may first appear.
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Check the vehicle after a fall as you do when preparing for use.
Note
Engine failure
Overheating damages the engine.
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If the coolant temperature warning is displayed, stop immediately and take care not to endanger yourself or
other traffic participants in the process.
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Allow the engine and cooling system to cool down.
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Check and, if necessary, correct the coolant level on the cooling system while it is in a cooled state.