KTM 450 SX 2009 Owner's Manual page 170

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Faults
Engine turns but does not start.
The engine cannot be cranked (electric
starter).
Engine does not speed up.
Possible cause
Water in carburetor or jets blocked
Idle speed is set too high
Emergency OFF switch with rip cord
faulty
Throttle lever activated
Switch for throttle lever faulty
Throttle valve sensor TPS incorrectly
set or faulty
Operating error
Battery discharged
Main fuse burned out
Low external temperature
Carburetor running over because float
needle dirty or worn
Loose carburetor jets
Electronic ignition adjustment defec-
tive
Action
Clean carburetor.
Carburetor - adjust the idle speed.
(
p. 155)
Check wiring harness. (visual check)
Check electrical system.
Do not activate the throttle lever.
See instructions on starting.
Check wiring harness. (visual check)
Check electrical system.
Have the throttle valve sensor TPS checked or
adjusted.
Follow the instructions on starting the engine.
(
p. 45)
Recharge the battery.
x
Check the cause of discharging.
Change the main fuse. (
Check electrical system.
Recharge the battery. Establish the reason for
discharging or have it checked in a KTM work-
shop.
Have carburetor checked.
Have carburetor checked.
Have ignition system checked.
168
x
(
p. 127)
p. 129)

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