PREPARING FOR USE 7
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Warning
Risk of misappropriation People who act without authorization endanger themselves and others.
– Do not leave the vehicle unattended if the engine is running.
– Protect the vehicle against access by unauthorized persons.
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When using the motorcycle, remember that others may feel disturbed by excessive noise.
– Ensure that the pre-delivery inspection work has been carried out by an authorized KTM workshop.
The delivery certificate and the Service and Manufacturer Warranty Booklet must be transferred with the
vehicle.
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The delivery certificate and the Service and Manufacturer Warranty Booklet are regarded as evidence
of warranty services.
– Read through the entire Owner's Manual together with your child before riding for the first time.
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Pay special attention to the safety warnings and to the risk of injury.
Explain to your child the techniques of riding and falling, e.g. how shifting weight can influence han-
dling characteristics.
– Familiarize your child with the controls.
– Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever. ( p. 70)
– Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever. ( p. 78)
– Before using the vehicle for the first time, ensure that the basic settings of the chassis are suitable for the
weight of your child.
– Allow your child to become accustomed to the handling of the motorcycle on suitable terrain, preferably on a
large, open meadow.
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To give your child a feeling for the brake system, start by pushing your child. Do not start the engine
until your child is able to apply the necessary front brake pressure.
Your child should begin by riding to another person, who can help your child stop and turn.
– Erect obstacles for your child to navigate around so that your child becomes accustomed to handling the vehi-
cle.
– Your child should also try to ride as slowly as possible and in a standing position to get a better feeling for the
motorcycle.
– Your child should not ride on terrain that exceeds your child's capabilities and experience.
– Your child should hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep his or her feet on the footrests when
riding.
– Make sure the maximum permissible weight of the rider is not exceeded.
Guideline
Maximum rider weight ≤ 45 kg (≤ 99 lb.)
Maximum rider size < 130 cm (< 51.2 in)
– Check the spoke tension. ( p. 88)
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The spoke tension must be checked after half an hour of operation.
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