KTM 50 SX JUNIOR - Manual (Page 11)

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GENERAL TIPS AND WARNINGS FOR STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE
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Running in
– Even very precisely machined sections of engine components
have rougher surfaces than components which have been slid-
ing across one another for quite some time. Therefore, every
engine needs to be broken in. Do not load the engine to the
power limit during the first half hour for this reason.
– Apply low but changing loads for running-in.
– NO FULL-LOAD OPERATION DURING THE FIRST HALF HOUR!
– Have your youngster wear proper protective gear whenever he
or she rides the motorcycle: helmet, eye protection, chest, back,
arm and leg protectors, gloves and boots. To set a good exam-
ple, be sure to wear protective gear yourself whenever riding a
motorcycle!
– The motorcycle has a centrifugal clutch. The motorcycle begins
to move as soon as the throttle is opened.
– Always apply the front brake when starting the engine and release
the brake slowly when the engine is running. An activated
choke increases the idle speed of the engine, the centrifugal
clutch thus beginning to engage. Therefore, the motorcycle can
begin to move when the brake levers are released.
– When the engine speed drops to the level at which the cen-
trifugal clutch disengages, braking with the engine is no longer
possible and the motorcycle can only be slowed down using
the brakes.
– Your child should never drive faster than its skills and the ter-
rain permit.
– Never let your child drive its motorcycle unchaperoned.
– Replace the helmet visor or goggle glasses early enough. When
light shines directly on a scratched visor or goggles, you will
be practically blind.
– Only use accessory parts recommended by KTM.
– Never leave your motorcycle without supervision as long as the
engine is running.
– KTM mini models are designed for one person only. Passengers
are not allowed.
– These models do not comply with the regulations and safety
standards established by the law. Therefore, they are not per-
mitted on public roads.
– Always keep in mind that other people feel molested by exces-
sive noise.
Instructions for the first ride
– Make sure the work for the "pre-delivery inspection" was per-
formed by your authorized KTM workshop. The DELIVERY
CERTIFICATE and SERVICE MANUAL will be handed over
when you pick up your vehicle.
– Before your youngster takes his or her first ride, explain how
each of the controls works and check if your youngster has under-
stood what you explained. We recommend to review the entire
owner’s manual with your youngster item by item, paying par-
ticular attention to the specially marked warnings and point-
ing out the danger of injury.
– Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever to fit the size
of your child's hand. You child should of course wear gloves.
Adjust the foot brake lever to your child's seating
position.
– To prevent injury, teach your youngster the basic riding skills
on soft ground, e.g. on a meadow or in the garden. Be sure
that there is room enough to maneuver, and that no other rid-
ers are close.
– To ensure that your youngster gets the feel of the brakes, have
your youngster operate the brakes while you push the motor-
cycle. Do not start the engine before your youngster has learned
to apply both brakes with appropriate pressure.
– Now your youngster must get the feel of the throttle. Start the
engine, hold the motorcycle and have your youngster slowly
open the throttle. Then, your youngster can take his/her first
ride. Initially, your youngster should ride back and forth between
two persons who help the young rider to stop the motorcycle.
However, you should also teach your youngster how to stop the
motorcycle himself/herself.
– To improve his/her riding skills, your youngster should practise
to ride the motorcycle standing on the footpegs or riding at the
slowest possible speed. Additionally, you can arrange a series
of obstacles and have your youngster drive around them, etc.
– Tell your youngster to look 3-10 m ahead, depending on the
speed, to recognize and avoid obstacles. When riding through
curves, the rider should also look far ahead into the curve.
– Pay attention to running-in procedure.