Starting Up; Shifting, Riding - KTM 690 SMC Owner's Manual

RIDING INSTRUCTIONS

Starting up

7.3
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Pull the clutch lever, engage 1st gear, release the clutch lever slowly and simultaneously open the throttle carefully.

Shifting, riding

7.4
Warning
Danger of accidents An abrupt load alterations can cause the vehicle to get out of control.
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Avoid abrupt load alterations and sudden braking actions, and adapt your speed to the road conditions.
Warning
Danger of accidents If you change down at high engine speed, the rear wheel can lock up.
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Do not change into a low gear at high engine speed. The engine races and the rear wheel can block.
Warning
Danger of accidents Malfunctions caused by incorrect ignition key position.
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Do not change the ignition key position during a journey.
Warning
Danger of accidents Distraction from traffic activity by adjustments to the vehicle.
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Make all adjustments when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Warning
Risk of injury The passenger must be capable of sitting correctly on the passenger seat.
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The passenger must hold on to the rider or the handrails and place his feet on the passenger footrests. Note the regulations
governing the minimum age of passengers in your country.
Warning
Danger of accidents Danger of accidents caused by dangerous driving.
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Observe the traffic regulations and ride defensively and with foresight in order to recognize danger as early as possible.
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