20 TROUBLESHOOTING 150
Faults Possible cause Action
Engine does not crank when the elec-
tric starter button is pressed
Operating error – Go through the steps of starting the engine.
( p. 60)
Battery discharged –
Recharge the battery. x ( p. 113)
Fuse 1, 2, 3, or 4 is blown – Change the fuses of individual power consumers.
( p. 116)
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 – Go through the steps of starting the engine.
( p. 60)
Defect in fuel injection system – Read out the fault memory using the KTM diag-
nostics tool. x
Engine has too little power Air filter is very dirty – Change the air filter.
Fuel filter is very dirty –
Check the fuel pressure. x
Defect in fuel injection system – Read out the fault memory using the KTM diag-
nostics tool. x
Engine overheats Too little coolant in cooling system – Check the cooling system for leakage.
– Check the coolant level. ( p. 131)
Radiator fins very dirty – Clean the radiator fins.
Foam formation in cooling system –
Drain the coolant. x ( p. 133)
–
Fill/bleed the cooling system. x ( p. 134)
Thermostat defective –
Check the thermostat. x
Fuse 5 blown – Change the fuses of individual power consumers.
( p. 116)