RIDING INSTRUCTIONS 8
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If the motorcycle is unwilling to start, the cause can be old fuel in the float chamber. The flammable ele-
ments of the fuel evaporate after a long time of standing.
If the float chamber is filled with fresh fuel, the engine starts immediately.
The motorcycle has been out of use for more than 1 week
– Empty the carburetor float chamber. ( p. 106)
– Turn tap handle of the fuel tap to the ON position.
Fuel can flow from the fuel tank to the carburetor.
– Remove the plug-in stand.
– Shift the transmission to neutral position.
Condition
The engine is cold
– Pull the choke lever out as far as possible.
– Press the kick starter lever robustly through its full range.
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Do not open the throttle.
8.3 Starting off
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The plug-in stand must be removed before riding.
When you are riding, the side stand must be folded up and secured with the rubber strap.
– Pull the clutch lever, shift into first gear, release the clutch lever slowly and at the same time open the throt-
tle carefully.
8.4 Shifting, riding
Warning
Danger of accidents If you change down at high engine speed, the rear wheel blocks and the engine
races.
– Do not change into a low gear at high engine speed.
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If you hear unusual noises while riding, stop immediately, switch off the engine, and contact an autho-
rized KTM workshop.
First gear is used for starting off and for steep inclines.
– Shift into a higher gear when conditions allow (incline, road situation, etc.). To do so, release the throttle
while simultaneously pulling the clutch lever, shift into the next gear, release the clutch lever and open the
throttle.
– If the choke function has been activated, deactivate it after the engine has warmed up.
– After reaching maximum speed by fully opening the throttle grip, turn the throttle back so it is ¾ open. This
will barely reduce the speed, but fuel consumption will be considerably lower.
– Always open the throttle only as much as the engine can handle – abrupt throttle opening increases fuel con-
sumption.
– To shift down, apply the brakes and close the throttle at the same time.
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