Riding; Riding In Bends - KTM 450 SX 2009 Owner's Manual

RIDING INSTRUCTIONS

Riding

7.6
Info
If you hear unusual noises while riding, stop immediately, switch off the engine and contact an authorized KTM workshop.
If the vehicle goes out of control and you fall off the vehicle, the clip of the emergency OFF switch is pulled off by the rip cord
attached to your clothing. This short-circuits the ignition circuit and the engine switches off.
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During normal operation, you sit erect on the vehicle with both hands on the handlebar and both feet on the footrests.
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If the choke function was activated, deactivate it after the engine has warmed up.
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After reaching maximum speed by fully opening the throttle, close the throttle so it is 3/4 open.
This barely reduces vehicle speed but lowers fuel consumption considerably.
– Always open the throttle only as much as the engine can handle – abrupt pressure on the throttle increases fuel consumption.
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Switch off the engine if you expect to be standing for a long time.
Guideline
≥ 2 min
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Avoid frequent and longer slipping of the clutch. This heats the engine oil, the engine and the cooling system.
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Ride with a lower engine speed instead of with a high engine speed and a slipping clutch.

Riding in bends

7.7
Info
When riding in bends, the outer wheels cover a greater distance than the inner wheels. Because the rear axle of the ATV is rigid in
design, the rear wheels turn at the same speed. The difference in distance is compensated by slippage of the tires.
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