
16
TUNING THE ENGINE
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Switching the mapping from STANDARD to SOFT or ADVANCED
–
Turn switch
to position
II
.
SOFT
–
soft response
ADVANCED
–
direct response
Switching the mapping from STANDARD to SOFT or ADVANCED
–
Turn switch
to position
I
.
STANDARD
–
balanced response
16.5
Adjusting the idle speed
Warning
Danger of accidents
The engine may go out spontaneously if the idle speed is set too low.
–
Set the idle speed to the specified value. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
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Run the engine until warm.
The cold start button is deactivated
–
The cold start button is in its basic posi-
tion. (
Danger
Danger of poisoning
Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and death.
–
Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation when running the
engine.
–
Use an effective exhaust extraction system when starting or running the
engine in an enclosed space.
–
Set the idle speed by turning idle speed adjusting screw
.
Guideline
Idle speed
2,250… 2,350 rpm
Tachometer (45129075000)
Info
Turning counterclockwise lowers the idle speed.
Turning clockwise raises the idle speed.
16.6
Teaching the throttle valve position
Info
If the control unit detects that the throttle valve idle position needs to be retaught, then the
MIL
flashes 2x per second.
Danger
Danger of poisoning
Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and death.
–
Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation when running the engine.
–
Use an effective exhaust extraction system when starting or running the engine in an enclosed space.
–
Allow the vehicle to idle.
The
MIL
stops flashing once teaching is completed.
Info
If the engine becomes too hot, perform a cool-down ride at medium revs.
Then do not switch off the engine after this, but leave it running at idle speed until teaching is completed.