21 TROUBLESHOOTING 167
Faults Possible cause Action
Engine does not crank when the elec-
tric starter button is pressed
Operating error – Carry out the start procedure. (
p. 71)
Battery discharged – Recharge the battery.
( p. 132)
Fuse 1, 3, 4, or 7 is blown – Change the fuses of individual power consumers.
(
p. 136)
No ground connection present – Check the ground connection.
Engine turns only if the clutch lever is
drawn
The vehicle is in gear – Shift gear to neutral.
The vehicle is in gear and the side
stand is folded out
– Shift gear to neutral.
Engine turns but does not start Operating error – Carry out the start procedure. (
p. 71)
Fault in fuel injection system – Read out the fault memory using the KTM diag-
nostics tool.
Engine has too little power Air filter is very dirty – Change the air filter.
Fuel filter is very dirty – Check the fuel pressure.
Fault in fuel injection system – Read out the fault memory using the KTM diag-
nostics tool.
Engine overheats Too little coolant in cooling system – Check the cooling system for leakage.
– Check the coolant level. ( p. 146)
Radiator fins very dirty – Clean the radiator fins.
Foam formation in cooling system – Drain the coolant.
( p. 148)
– Fill/bleed the cooling system.
( p. 149)
Thermostat defective – Check the thermostat.
Fuse 5 blown – Change the fuses of individual power consumers.
( p. 136)
Defect in radiator fan system – Check the radiator fan system.