Starting up, Shifting, riding, Starting up shifting, riding – KTM 690 ENDURO EU User Manual

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RIDING INSTRUCTIONS

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7.3

Starting up

– Pull the clutch lever, engage 1st gear, release the clutch lever slowly and simultaneously open the throttle carefully.

7.4

Shifting, riding

Warning

Danger of accidents An abrupt load alterations can cause the vehicle to get out of control.
– Avoid abrupt load alterations and sudden braking actions, and adapt your speed to the road conditions.

Warning

Danger of accidents If you change down at high engine speed, the rear wheel can lock up.
– Do not change into a low gear at high engine speed. The engine races and the rear wheel can block.

Warning

Danger of accidents Malfunctions caused by incorrect ignition key position.
– Do not change the ignition key position during a journey.

Warning

Danger of accidents Distraction from traffic activity by adjustments to the vehicle.
– Make all adjustments when the vehicle is at a standstill.

Warning

Risk of injury The passenger must be capable of sitting correctly on the passenger seat.
– The passenger must hold on to the rider or the handrails and place his feet on the passenger footrests. Note the regulations

governing the minimum age of passengers in your country.

Warning

Danger of accidents Danger of accidents caused by dangerous driving.
– Observe the traffic regulations and ride defensively and with foresight in order to recognize danger as early as possible.

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