1
2
4
3
6
5
Starting with a cold engine
1 Open the fuel tap
1
.
2 Switch on the ignition (ignition key
2
in position).
3 Put the transmission in neutral (green indicator lamp N
4
will light up).
4 Actuate the cold start aid (choke)
5
.
5 Switch on the emergency off switch
3
.
6 Press the starter pushbutton
6
without accelerating.
7 If the engine starts, turn back the choke lever as soon as the idle
becomes irregular.
8 Pull the motorcycle off the stand.
WARNING
– D
O NOT START THE ENGINE OR LET IT RUN IN A CLOSED ROOM
. E
XHAUST FUMES ARE
TOXIC AND CAN LEAD TO UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR DEATH
. A
LWAYS MAKE SURE THE
ROOM IS ADEQUATELY VENTILATED WHEN RUNNING THE ENGINE
.
– T
HE SIDE STAND SWINGS UP RAPIDLY WHEN RELEASED
. M
AKE SURE YOU ARE NOT
STANDING IN THE WAY
.
!
CAUTION
!
– O
NLY TRY TO START THE ENGINE FOR
5
CONSECUTIVE SECONDS
. W
AIT AT LEAST
5
SECONDS BEFORE TRYING AGAIN
.
– D
O NOT REV UP A COLD ENGINE
. T
HIS CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE SINCE THE
PISTON WARMS UP AND EXPANDS FASTER THAN THE WATER
-
COOLED CYLINDER
.
A
LWAYS RUN THE ENGINE UP OR ALLOW IT TO RUN WARM WHILE DRIVING WITH A
LOW LOAD
.
IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN YOU PRESS THE STARTER
PUSHBUTTON, CHECK WHETHER:
– the transmission is in neutral
– the ignition is switched on
– the emergency off switch is switched on
– the headlight lamp lights up (ignition key in the
position)
– If not, the battery is run down
– If so, proceed as described in the chapter "Troubleshooting" or visit an
authorized KTM workshop.
IF THE ENGINE STARTS BUT DOES NOT SWITCH ON WHEN YOU PRESS
THE STARTER PUSHBUTTON, CHECK WHETHER:
– the fuel tap is open
– you actuated the choke lever
– there is enough fuel in the tank
– If not, refuel
– If so, proceed as described in the chapter "Troubleshooting" or visit an
authorized KTM workshop
NOTE:
This motorcycle is equipped with a back-up starter system. The engine can
only be started with the transmission in idle or with the clutch lever pulled.
Starting with a warm or hot engine
1 Open the fuel tap
1
.
2 Switch on the ignition (ignition key
2
in the
position).
3 Switch on the emergency off switch
3
.
4 Put the transmission in neutral (green indicator lamp
N
4
will light up).
5 Press the starter pushbutton
6
without accelerating.
6 Pull the motorcycle off the stand.
Starting the engine with the kickstarter
Pull the motorcycle off the stand and press the kickstarter all the way down.
WARNING
– T
O AVOID INJURIES
,
ALWAYS WEAR STURDY MOTORCYCLE BOOTS WHEN YOU START
THE ENGINE
. Y
OUR FOOT COULD SLIP OFF THE KICKSTARTER OR THE ENGINE COULD
MAKE THE KICKSTARTER KICK BACK AND INJURE YOUR FOOT OR LEG
.
– A
LWAYS PRESS THE KICKSTARTER ALL THE WAY DOWN WITHOUT ACCELERATING
.
K
ICKSTARTING WITH TOO LITTLE FORCE OR WITH THE THROTTLE OPEN WILL INCREASE
THE DANGER OF KICKING BACK
.
– I
F STARTING AT TEMPERATURES UNDER ZERO
,
MAKE SURE THE KICKSTARTER IS ENGA
-
GED BEFORE PRESSING IT DOWN
.
Starting with a flooded engine
Completely open the throttle when starting. Replace the spark plug if necessary.
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