ENGLISH
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Starting when the engine is cold
1 Open the fuel tap
1
2 Switch on ignition (turn ignition key
2
into position ON1).
3 Switch on emergency OFF switch (symbol
3
must be visible).
4 Switch transmission to idle (green indicator lamp N
4
lights up).
5 Operate cold starting device (choke)
5
.
6 Do not accelerate; operate starter button
6
.
7 If the engine starts, push the choke lever back a little bit, as soon as the
engine runs unevenly.
8 Lift motorcycle off center stand or swing up side stand, respectively.
WARNING
– T
O AVOID INJURIES
,
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO WEAR BOOTS WHEN USING THE KICK
-
STARTER
.
– 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 LET THE ENGINE WARM UP
BEFORE AND REFRAIN FROM DRIVING WITH FULL LOAD UNTIL THE ENGINE IS WARM
.
IF THE ENGINE 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.
– 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:
Side stand models are equipped with a safe-starting system. With the side
stand on the ground, the engine can only be started with the transmission
in neutral position. The engine stops if a gear is engaged before swinging
up the side stand.
Starting when the engine is warm
1 Open the fuel tap
1
2 Switch on ignition (turn ignition key
2
into position ON1).
3 Switch on emergency OFF switch (symbol
3
must be visible).
4 Switch transmission to idle (green indicator lamp N
4
lights up).
5 Do not accelerate; operate starter button
6
.
6 Lift motorcycle off center stand or swing up side stand, respectively.
1
2
4
3
6
5
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