KTM 450 SX 2009 Owner's Manual page 44

TIPS ON PUTTING INTO OPERATION
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Make sure that the pre-delivery inspection work has been carried out by an authorized KTM workshop.
You receive a delivery certificate and the service record at vehicle handover.
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Before your first trip, read the entire operating instructions carefully.
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Get to know the controls.
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Adjust the basic position of the clutch lever. (
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adjust the basic position of handbrake lever. (
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Adjust the basic position of the footbrake lever.
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Become accustomed to handling the vehicle on a suitable piece of land before making a longer trip.
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When traveling offroad, you should be accompanied by another person on another machine so that you can help each other.
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Do not make any offroad trips that over-stress your ability and experience.
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Hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests when riding.
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Do not exceed the overall maximum permitted weight and the axle loads.
Guideline
Maximum permissible overall weight
Maximum allowable axle load
Front
Rear
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Run the engine in.
p. 147)
p. 104)
( p. 113)
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293 kg (646 lb.)
144 kg (317 lb.)
149 kg (328 lb.)
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