KTM 85SX - Manual (Page 14)

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DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
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– DRIVING A COLD ENGINE AT HIGH SPEED WILL REDUCE THE
LIFE OF THE ENGINE. WE RECOMMEND TO WARM THE ENGINE
UP AT A MEDIUM ENGINE SPEED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES
BEFORE SWITCHING TO FULL LOAD.
– NEVER HAVE THE THROTTLE WIDE OPEN WHEN CHANGING
DOWN TO A LOWER GEAR. THE ENGINE WILL OVERREV, DAM-
AGING THE VALVES. IN ADDITION, THE REAR WHEEL BLOCKS
SO THAT THE MOTORCYCLE CAN EASILY GET OUT OF CONTROL.
– IF THE ENGINE RUNS WITHOUT THROTTLE DURING LONGER
DOWNHILL TRAVEL, THE ENGINE SHOULD BE ACCELERATED
OCCASIONALLY TO ENSURE THAT IT IS SUPPLIED WITH SUFFI-
CIENT LUBRICANT WHICH IS MIXED IN THE FUEL.
– IN THE EVENT THAT, WHILE YOUR CHILD IS RIDING ON THE
MOTORCYCLE, YOU NOTICE ANY UNUSUAL OPERATION-RELATED
NOISE, YOUR CHILD SHOULD STOP IMMEDIATELY, TURN THE
ENGINE OFF, AND CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED KTM DEALER.
Braking
Turn off the gas and apply the hand and foot brakes at the same
time. When driving on sandy, wet or slippery ground use mainly
the rear wheel brake. Always brake with feeling, blocking wheels
can cause you to skid or fall. Also change down to lower gears
depending on your speed.
– IN CASE OF RAIN, AFTER WASHING THE MOTORCYCLE, AFTER
RIDES THROUGH WATER AND IN CASE OF RIDES ON WET OFF-
ROAD TRACKS, HUMID OR DIRTY BRAKE DISCS CAN DELAY THE
BRAKING EFFECT. THE BRAKES MUST BE PULLED UNTIL THEY
ARE DRY OR CLEAN.
– DIRTY BRAKE DISCS CAUSE INCREASED TEAR OF BRAKE PADS
AND BRAKE DISCS.
– WHEN YOU BRAKE, THE BRAKE DISCS, BRAKE PADS, BRAKE
CALIPER AND BRAKE FLUID HEAT UP. THE HOTTER THESE
PARTS GET, THE WEAKER THE BREAKING EFFECT. IN EXTREME
CASES, THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM CAN FAIL.
Stopping
Brake motorcycle and shift gears to idling. To switch off the engine,
depress short circuit switch until the engine stops. Close fuel
tap.
MOTORCYCLE ENGINES PRODUCE A GREAT AMOUNT OF HEAT WHILE
RUNNING. THE ENGINE, EXHAUST PIPE, MUFFLER, BRAKE ROTORS,
AND SHOCK ABSORBERS CAN BECOME VERY HOT. DO NOT TOUCH
ANY OF THESE PARTS AFTER STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE, AND TAKE
CARE TO PARK IT WHERE PEDESTRIANS ARE NOT LIKELY TO TOUCH
IT AND GET BURNED.
– CLOSE THE FUEL TAP WHEN LEAVING YOUR VEHICLE.
OTHERWISE THE CARBURETOR MAY GET FLOODED AND FUEL
WILL ENTER THE ENGINE.
– THE PLUG-IN STAND IS DESIGNED TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF
THE MOTORCYCLE ONLY. BY SITTING ON THE MOTORCYCLE, YOUR
CHILD WILL PUT ADDITIONAL WEIGHT ON THE PLUG-IN STAND,
POSSIBLY CAUSING THE PLUG-IN STAND OR SWINGING FORK
TO BE DAMAGED OR THE MOTORCYCLE TO FALL DOWN.
Refueling, fuel
Oil (high-grade two-stroke engine oil; i.e. Motorex Cross Power
2T) must be mixed with the fuel (ROZ 95) at a mixing ratio
of 1:40.
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS. EXTREME
CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN HANDLING GASOLINE. NEVER
REFUEL THE MOTORCYCLE NEAR OPEN FLAMES OR BURNING CIG-
ARETTES. ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE REFUELING.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO SPILL GASOLINE ON THE ENGINE OR EXHAUST
PIPE WHILE THE ENGINE IS HOT. WIPE UP SPILLS PROMPTLY. IF
GASOLINE IS SWALLOWED OR SPLASHED IN THE EYES, SEEK A
DOCTOR’S ADVICE IMMEDIATELY.
– ONLY USE PREMIUM-GRADE GASOLINE ROZ 95 MIXED WITH
HIGH-GRADE TWO-STROKE ENGINE OIL. OTHER TYPES OF
GASOLINE CAN CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE.
– ONLY USE KNOWN BRANDS OF HIGH-GRADE 2-STROKE ENGINE
OIL (MOTOREX CROSS POWER 2T).
– NOT ENOUGH OIL OR LOW-GRADE OIL CAN CAUSE EROSION OF
THE PISTON. WHEN USING TOO MUCH OIL, THE ENGINE MAY
START SMOKING AND FOUL THE SPARK PLUG.
– FUEL EXPANDS WHEN ITS TEMPERATURE RISES. THEREFORE
DO NOT FILL THE TANK TO THE TOP. (SEE FIG.)
– DO NOT USE PREMIXED TWO-STROKE OILS, OILS FOR OUT-
BOARD ENGINES OR NORMAL ENGINE OIL TO PREPARE THE MIX-
TURE.
– DO NOT USE GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURES THAT ARE OLDER
THAN ONE WEEK. THE LUBRICATION PROPERTIES OF SOME TWO-
STROKE OILS CAN DETERIORATE VERY RAPIDLY.