Starting The Motorcycle To Make Checks - KTM 2014 690 SMC R EU Repair Manual

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Starting the motorcycle to make checks

Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and/or death.
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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventilation, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed
space without an effective exhaust extraction system.
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Press the starter for a maximum of 5 seconds. Wait for a least 5 seconds before trying again.
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Turn the emergency OFF switch to the position
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Switch on the ignition by turning the ignition key to position ON
After you switch on the ignition, you can hear the fuel pump working for about
two seconds. The function check of the combination instrument is run at the
same time.
The ABS warning lamp lights up and goes back out after starting off.
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Shift gear to neutral.
The green idling speed indicator lamp N lights up.
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Press the electric starter button
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Do not press the electric starter button until the combination instrument
function check is finished.
When starting, DO NOT open the throttle. If you open the throttle during the
starting procedure, fuel is not injected by the engine management system
and the engine cannot start.
Press the starter for a maximum of 5 seconds. Wait for at least 5 seconds
before trying again.
This motorcycle is equipped with a safety starting system. You can only start
the engine if the transmission is in neutral or if the clutch lever is pulled
when a gear is engaged. If the side stand is folded out and you shift into
gear and release the clutch lever, the engine stops.
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Take the weight off the side stand and swing it back up with your foot as far as it
will go.
Switching off ABS
KTM recommends riding with ABS at all times. However, situations may arise in
which ABS is not advantageous.
Condition
Vehicle stationary, engine running.
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Press the
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Turn the emergency OFF switch to the position
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Shift gear to neutral.
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Switch on the ignition.
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Press the electric starter button
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Do not open the throttle.
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button for 3 - 5 seconds.
The ABS warning lamp starts flashing; ABS is deactivated.
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