KTM Supermoto 400/640LC4-E6 - Manual (Page 12)

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Starting when the engine is cold
1 Open the fuel tap 1
2 Switch on ignition (turn ignition key 2 into position ).
3 Switch on emergency OFF switch 3 (symbol must be visible).
4 Switch transmission to idle (green indicator lamp N 4 lights up).
5 Operate cold starting device (choke) 5 .
6 Do not accelerate; operate starter button 6 .
7 If the engine starts, push the choke lever back a little bit, as soon as the
engine runs unevenly.
8 Lift motorcycle off center stand.
ƽ WARNING ƽ
– T O AVOID INJURIES , IT IS RECOMMENDED TO WEAR BOOTS WHEN USING THE
KICKSTARTER .
– D O NOT START THE ENGINE AND ALLOW IT TO IDLE IN A CLOSED ROOM . E XHAUST
FUMES ARE POISONOUS AND CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH .
A LWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING .
! CAUTION !
– M AXIMUM PERIOD FOR CONTINUOUS STARTING : 5 SECONDS . W AIT AT LEAST
5 SECONDS BEFORE TRYING AGAIN .
– D ON ’ T RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITH FULL LOAD AND DON ’ T REV ENGINE WHEN
COLD . B ECAUSE THE PISTON IS WARMING UP FASTER THAN THE WATER COOLED
CYLINDER , IT CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE . A LWAYS LET THE ENGINE WARM UP
BEFORE AND REFRAIN FROM DRIVING WITH FULL LOAD UNTIL THE ENGINE IS WARM .
IF THE ENGINE IS DOES NOT CRANK WHEN YOU ACTUATE THE STAR-
TER TIP SWITCH:
– the transmission is switched to idle
– Check if the emergency OFF switch is on
– Check if the ignition is on
– the headlight is on (ignition lock in position
).
– If this is not the case, the battery is discharged
– If the lights are on, proceed as described in the „Trouble-shooting“
section or contact a KTM dealer.
IF THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START, WHEN YOU ACTUATE
THE STARTER TIP SWITCH:
– Check if the fuel tap is open
– Check if the choke lever has been operated
– Check if sufficient fuel is in the tank
– If this is not the case, refill the tank
– if sufficient fuel is in the tank, proceed as described in the „Trouble-
shooting“ section or contact a KTM dealer.
NOTE:
T
HIS MOTORCYCLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY STARTER SYSTEM . T HE ENGINE CAN ONLY
BE STARTED WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS SWITCHED TO IDLE OR THE CLUTCH LEVER IS
PULLED
, RESPECTIVELY .
Starting when the engine is warm or hot
1 Open the fuel tap 1
2 Switch on ignition (turn ignition key 2 into position ).
3 Switch on emergency OFF switch 3 (symbol must be visible).
4 Switch transmission to idle (green indicator lamp N 4 lights up).
5 Do not accelerate; operate starter button 6 .
6 Lift motorcycle off center stand or swing up side stand, respectively.
What to do when the engine is „flooded”
The throttle must be fully opened when starting. If necessary change
spark-plug.
Kickstart instructions
Start as described above, then push the kickstarter hard ALL THE WAY.
ƽ WARNING ƽ
– W HEN STARTING THE ENGINE , MAKE SURE THAT YOU ALWAYS WEAR STURDY
MOTORCYCLING BOOTS IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURY . Y OU MIGHT SLIDE OFF THE
KICKSTARTER , OR THE ENGINE MAY CAUSE THE KICKSTARTER TO RECOIL , THEREBY
CAUSING INJURIES TO FOOT AND LEG .
– ALWAYS KICK THE KICKSTARTER BRISKLY ALL THE WAY AND , WHILE DOING SO , NEVER
OPEN THE THROTTLE . K ICKSTARTING WITH INSUFFICIENT MOMENTUM AND AN OPE -
NED THROTTLE LEVER INCREASES THE DANGER OF A POSSIBLE RECOIL .
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