7 PREPARING FOR USE 15
7.1 Advice on first use
Warning
Danger of accidents A lack of physical and mental readiness on the part of the child poses a major risk.
Children often underestimate or fail to recognize dangerous situations.
– Your child must already be able to ride a bicycle.
– Your child must be able to put the vehicle upright independently after a fall.
– Your child must understand that regulations and instructions from you or from other guardians must be followed.
– Make it clear to your child that he or she should not, under any circumstances, operate the vehicle without supervision.
– Make it clear to your child that he or she may only drive at speeds commensurate with the child's riding abilities and the
road conditions.
– Do not ask too much of your child.
Do not consider participation in competitive activities until your child's stamina, riding techniques and motivation are at
the necessary levels.
– Only let your child ride on the vehicle if he or she is physically and mentally ready.
Warning
Risk of injury Missing or poor protective clothing presents an increased safety risk.
– Ensure your child wears appropriate protective clothing such as helmet, boots, gloves as well as trousers and a jacket with
protectors on all rides.
– Alway use protective clothing for your child that is in good condition and meets the legal requirements.
– When you ride a motorcycle, set an example for your child and wear suitable protective clothing.
Warning
Danger of crashing Different tire tread patterns on the front and rear wheel impair the handling characteristic.
Different tire tread patterns can make the vehicle significantly more difficult to control.
– Make sure that only tires with a similar tire tread pattern are fitted to the front and rear wheel.
Warning
Danger of accidents An unadapted riding style constitutes a major risk.
– Ensure that your child adapts the riding speed to the road conditions and to his or her riding abilities.
Warning
Danger of accidents The vehicle is not designed to carry passengers.
– Make it clear to your child that he or she must not carry passengers.
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If the foot brake lever is not released, the brake linings drag continuously.
– Ensure that your child raises his or her foot from the foot brake lever if he or she does not want to brake.
Warning
Danger of accidents The suspension components will become damaged or destroyed if overloaded.
– Do not exceed the maximum permissible weight of the rider.
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.
Info
When using your motorcycle, remember that others may feel disturbed by excessive noise.
– Make sure that the pre-delivery inspection work has been carried out by an authorized KTM workshop.
You receive a delivery certificate and the service booklet at vehicle handover.
– Carefully read the entire Owner's Manual together with your child before going for the first ride.
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