KTM 450 EXC-R EU - Manual (Page 23)

OPERATING ELEMENTS
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Choke (EXC-R bAUS/UK, EXC-RbSIXbDAYS, EXC-RbUSA, XCR-W)
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The choke b  is fitted on the left side of the carburetor.
Activating the choke function frees an opening through which the engine can draw ex-
tra fuel. This gives a richer fuel-air mixture, which is needed for a cold start.
Info
If the engine is warm, the choke function must be deactivated.
Possible states
•
Choke function activated ದbThe choke lever is pulled out to the stop.
• Choke function deactivated ದbThe choke lever is pushed in to the stop.

Choke (EXC-R bEU)
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The flasher switch b  is fitted on the left side of the handlebar.
Activating the choke function frees an opening through which the engine can draw ex-
tra fuel. This gives a richer fuel-air mixture, which is needed for a cold start.
Info
If the engine is warm, the choke function must be deactivated.
Possible states
•
Choke function activated ದbThe choke lever is pulled to the stop.
• Choke function deactivated ದbThe choke lever is pushed back to the stop.

Shift lever
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The shift lever b  is mounted on the left side of the engine.
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The gear positions can be seen in the photograph.
The neutral or idle position is between the first and second gears.

Foot brake pedal
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The foot brake pedal b  is located in front of the right footrest and operates the rear
wheel brake.