KTM Freeride 350 AU, Owner'S Manual

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21 TROUBLESHOOTING
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Faults Possible cause Action
The engine cannot be cranked (elec-
tric starter) Operating error
–
Carry out the start procedure. ( p. 24)
Battery is discharged
–
Recharge the battery. ( p. 75)
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Check the charging voltage.
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Check the quiescent current.
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Check the stator winding of the alternator.
Main fuse blown
–
Change the main fuse. ( p. 76)
Starter relay defective
–
Check the starter relay.
Starter motor defective
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Check the starter motor.
Engine turns but does not start Operating error
–
Carry out the start procedure. ( p. 24)
The plug-in connection of the fuel
hose connection is not connected
–
Connect the plug-in connection of the fuel line.
Fuse 1 blown
–
Change the fuses of individual power
consumers. (
p. 77)
Fuse 2 blown
–
Change the fuses of individual power
consumers. (
p. 77)
Idle speed is not set correctly
–
Adjust the idle speed. ( p. 86)
Spark plug oily or wet
–
Clean and dry the spark plug, or change it if
necessary.
Electrode distance (plug gap) of spark
plug too wide
–
Adjust the plug gap.
Guideline
Spark plug electrode gap
1.0 mm (0.039 in)
Short circuit cable in wiring harness
frayed, kill switch defective
–
Check the wiring harness. (visual check)
–
Check the electrical system.
Defect in fuel injection system
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Read out the fault memory using the KTM diag-
nostics tool.
Engine does not speed up Defect in fuel injection system
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Read out the fault memory using the KTM diag-
nostics tool.
Engine has too little power Air filter is very dirty
–
Clean the air filter and air filter housing.
( p. 48)
Fuel filter is very dirty
–
Change the fuel filter.
Fuel screen is very dirty
–
Change the fuel screen. ( p. 88)
Defect in fuel injection system
–
Read out the fault memory using the KTM diag-
nostics tool.
Exhaust system leaky, deformed or
too little glass fiber yarn filling in
main silencer
–
Check exhaust system for damage.
–
Change the glass fiber yarn filling of the main
silencer.
( p. 50)
Valve clearance too little
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Adjust the valve clearance.
Engine dies during the trip Lack of fuel
–
Refuel. ( p. 27)
Fuse 1 blown
–
Change the fuses of individual power
consumers. (
p. 77)
Fuse
2
blown
–
Change the fuses of individual power
consumers. (
p. 77)
Engine overheats Too little coolant in cooling system
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Check the cooling system for leaks.
–
Check the coolant level. ( p. 83)
Too little air stream
–
Switch off the engine when standing.
Radiator fins very dirty
–
Clean the radiator fins.
Foam formation in cooling system
–
Drain the coolant. ( p. 83)
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Refill the coolant. ( p. 84)
Bent radiator hose
–
Change the radiator hose.
Defect in radiator fan system
–
Check fuse 4 .
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Check the radiator fan.