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KTM 1998 400 R User Manual

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ENGLISH
11
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
.
–DO NOT START THE ENGINE AND ALLOW IT TO IDLE IN A CLOSED ROOM
. EXHAUST
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. WAIT AT LEAST 5
SECONDS BEFORE TRYING AGAIN
.
–DONT RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITH FULL LOAD AND DONT REV ENGINE WHEN
COLD
. BECAUSE THE PISTON IS WARMING UP FASTER THAN THE WATER COOLED
CYLINDER
, IT CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE. ALWAYS 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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KTM 1998 400 R Specifications

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BrandKTM
Model1998 400 R
CategoryMotorcycle
LanguageEnglish

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