KTM 950 SUPERMOTO R - Manual (Page 26)

DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
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Starting when the engine is cold
1 Switch on emergency OFF switch [1].
2 Switch on ignition (turn ignition key [2] into position ).
NOTE:
Usually the operating noise of the fuel pump can briefly be heard after the ignition is
switched on.
3 Switch transmission to idle (green indicator lamp N [3] lights up).
4 Operate cold starting device (choke) [4].
Only pull the choke lever half way out at outer temperatures over 5°C (41°F). Pull the
choke lever all the way out at outer temperatures below 5°C.
5 Do not accelerate; operate starter button [5].
6 The oil pressure warning lamp [6] should go out as soon as the engine is running.
7 Take the motorcycle off of the side stand.
8 Push the choke lever back in after a short time (max. 1 km, 0.6 mile).
– Do not start the engine and allow it to idle in a closed room. Exhaust fumes are poison-
ous and can cause loss of consciousness and death. Always provide adequate ventila-
tion while the engine is running.
– Never operate the motorcycle with a run-down battery or without the battery. This can
damage the electronic components or safety equipment in either caseand the motorcy-
cle will no longer be roadworthy.
– If the oil pressure warning lamp does not go out as soon as the engine is running, imme-
diately switch off the engine. If the engine is not switched off, engine damage will occur
within a short period of time. Check the engine oil level or contact a KTM workshop.
– Maximum period for continuous starting: 5 seconds. Wait at least 5 seconds before try-
ing again.
– Don’t ride your motorcycle with full load and don’t rev engine when cold. Because the
piston is warming up faster than the water cooled cylinder, it can cause engine damage.
Always let the engine warm up before and refrain from driving with full load until the
engine is warm.
– Release the choke lever after a maximum of 1 kilometer (0,6 mile) otherwise the cat-
alytic converters will be destroyed.
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