KTM 125 LC2 1998 Owner's Handbook Manual page 12

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Starting when the engine is cold
a) Open the fuel tap
b) Turn on the ignition (ignition key position: ON).
c) Switch the gear to NEUTRAL (green lamp „N"
d) Switch on the emergency OFF switch (symbol
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e) Operate the choke lever
f) Swing up the stand.
g) Operate the starter tip switch
h) If the engine starts, push the choke lever back a little bit, as soon as the
engine runs unevenly.
WARNING
D
O NOT START THE ENGINE AND ALLOW IT TO IDLE IN A CLOSED AREA
FUMES ARE POISONOUS AND CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH
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LWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING
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AXIMUM PERIOD FOR CONTINUOUS STARTING
SECONDS BEFORE TRYING AGAIN
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ON T RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITH FULL LOAD AND DON
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COLD ECAUSE THE PISTON IS WARMING UP FASTER THAN THE WATER COOLED
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CYLINDER IT CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE
SHOULD BE WARMED UP WITH SMALL LOAD AT MEDIUM R
IF THE ENGINE IS DOES NOT CRANK WHEN YOU ACTUATE THE STAR-
TER TIP SWITCH:
– Check if the ignition is on
– Check if the parking light and the cockpit lights are on.
– 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 emergency OFF switch is on
– 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:
– When you turn on the ignition, you will hear a brief whirring sound.
While you hear this sound, a cleaning cycle of the control roller in the
cylinder is executed.
– Check if the oil level warning lamp works properly (see „Control
lamps").
Starting when the engine is warm
a) Open the fuel tap
b) Turn on the ignition (ignition key position: ON).
c) Switch the gear to NEUTRAL (green lamp „N"
d) Switch on the emergency OFF switch (symbol
e) Swing up the stand.
f) Turn up the throttle a bit, and actuate starter tip switch
What to do when the engine is „flooded"
The throttle must be fully opened when starting.
Starting off
Pull the clutch lever. Put the engine into first gear, slowly release the clutch
lever and open throttle at the same time.
WARNING
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EFORE YOU START OFF CHECK THAT THE STAND
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TOP F THE STAND DRAGS ON THE GROUND
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on).
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must be visible).
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without accelerating.
CAUTION
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SECONDS
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T REV ENGINE WHEN
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LWAYS KEEP IN MIND THAT THE ENGINE
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on).
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must be visible).
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HAS BEEN SWUNG RIGHT UP TO THE
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THE MOTORCYCLE CAN GO OUT OF CONTROL
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XHAUST
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AIT AT LEAST
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