KTM LC4 ADVENTURE R 640 2000, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Starting when the engine is cold
1 Open the fuel tap.
2 Turn on the ignition (ignition key position:
).
3 Switch the gear to neutral (green lamp 1 lights).
4 Switch on the emergency off switch 2 (symbol must be visible).
5 Operate the choke lever 3 .
6 Operate the starter tip switch 4 without accelerating.
7 If the engine starts, push the choke lever back a little bit, as soon as the
engine runs unevenly.
8 Swing up the centerstand
9 Switch on the light before setting off. (Ignition key in position
).
WARNING
D
O NOT START THE ENGINE AND ALLOW IT TO IDLE IN A CLOSED ROOM
. E
XHAUST
FUMES ARE POISONOUS AND CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH
. A
LWAYS
PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING
.
! CAUTION !
– M
AXIMUM PERIOD FOR CONTINUOUS STARTING
: 5
SECONDS
. W
AIT AT LEAST
5
SECONDS BEFORE TRYING AGAIN
.
– D
ON
’
T RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITH FULL LOAD AND DON
’
T REV ENGINE WHEN
COLD
. B
ECAUSE THE PISTON IS WARMING UP FASTER THAN THE WATER COOLED
CYLINDER
,
IT CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE
. A
LWAYS KEEP IN MIND THAT THE ENGINE
SHOULD BE WARMED UP WITH SMALL LOAD AT MEDIUM R
.
P
.
M
.
IF THE ENGINE IS DOES NOT CRANK WHEN YOU ACTUATE THE
STARTER TIP SWITCH:
– the transmission is switched to idle
– Check if the emergency OFF switch is on
– Check if the ignition is on
– the headlight is on (ignition lock in position
).
– If this is not the case, the battery is discharged
– If the lights are on, proceed as described in the „Trouble-shooting“
section or contact a KTM dealer.
IF THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START, WHEN YOU ACTUATE
THE STARTER TIP SWITCH:
– Check if the fuel tap is open
– Check if the choke lever has been operated
– Check if sufficient fuel is in the tank
– If this is not the case, refill the tank
– if sufficient fuel is in the tank, proceed as described in the „Trouble-
shooting“ section or contact a KTM dealer.
NOTE:
T
HIS MOTORCYCLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY STARTER SYSTEM
. T
HE ENGINE CAN ONLY
BE STARTED WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS SWITCHED TO IDLE OR THE CLUTCH LEVER IS
PULLED
,
RESPECTIVELY
.
THE ELECTRIC STARTER DOESN’T CRANK THE ENGINE WHEN THE STAR-
TER TIP SWITCH IS OPERATED EVEN THOUGH SUFFICIENT ELECTRIC
CURRENT IS AVAILABLE:
– Pull the hand decompression lever
5
, start and release the lever.
Starting when the engine is warm or hot
1 Open the fuel tap.
2 Turn on the ignition (ignition key position:
).
3 Switch the gear to neutral (green lamp
1
lights).
4 Switch on the emergency off switch
2
(symbol must be visible).
5 Operate the starter switch
4
without accelerating.
6 Swing up the centerstand
7 Switch on the light before setting off. (Ignition key in position
).
What to do when the engine is „flooded”
The throttle must be fully opened when starting. If necessary change spark
plug.
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4
2
3
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