KTM 50 SX JUNIOR - Manual (Page 13)

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DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
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Starting when the engine is cold
1 Open fuel tap [1].
2 Operate the choke [2].
3 Kick the side up all the way or remove the plug-in stand.
4 Apply the front brake.
5 Operate the kickstarter, depressing it all the way, without opening the throt-
tle.
– When starting the engine, put on motorcycle boots in order to avoid
injuries. You may slip off the kickstarter, or the engine may kick back if
you do not kick hard enough.
– Do not start the engine and allow it to idle in a closed area. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous and can cause loss of consciousness and death. Always pro-
vide adequate ventilation while the engine is running.
Don’t ride your motorcycle with full load and high revs when engine is cold.
Because the piston is warming up faster than the water cooled cylinder, it can
cause engine damage.
NOTE:
The highly inflammable components in modern fuels volatilize if left stand-
ing for longer periods of time. If the motorcycle has not been used for over
1 week, the fuel should be drained from the float chamber. The engine will
start up immediately if the float chamber is filled with fresh, ignitable fuel
Starting when the engine is warm
1 Open fuel tap [1].
2 Kick the side up all the way or remove the plug-in stand.
3 Apply the front brake.
4 Operate the kickstarter, depressing it all the way, without opening the throt-
tle.
What to do when the engine is “flooded”
1 Close fuel tap [1].
2 Applying the front brake.
3 Start engine with full throttle. If necessary, unscrew spark plug and
dry it.
4 Once the engine is running, open fuel tap again.
Starting off
Slowly release the brake lever while simultaneously opening the throttle.
Always make sure the side stand is kicked all the way up or the plug-in stand
removed before you let your child drive off. The motorcycle could run out of
control if the stand touches the ground.
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