Closing Filler Cap; Fuel Tap; Choke; Kickstarter - KTM 65 SX Owner's Manual

CONTROLS

Closing filler cap

5.6

Fuel tap

5.7

Choke

5.8

Kickstarter

5.9

Shift lever

5.10
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Replace the filler cap and turn clockwise until the release button
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Run the fuel tank breather hose
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Fuel tap is on the left of the fuel tank.
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Possible states
Fuel tap is closed – The knurled screw is turned all the way clockwise. Fuel cannot
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flow out of the fuel tank.
Fuel tap is open – The knurled screw is turned all the way counterclockwise. Fuel
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can flow out of the fuel tank.
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Choke lever is fitted on the left side of the carburetor.
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Activating the choke function frees an opening through which the engine can draw
extra fuel. This gives a richer fuel-air mixture, which is needed for a cold start.
Info
If the engine is warm, the choke function must be deactivated.
Possible states
Choke function activated – The choke lever is pushed down all the way.
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Choke function deactivated – The choke lever is pushed up all the way.
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The kickstarter
The kickstarter can be swiveled.
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Before riding, swing the kickstarter inwards towards the engine.
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Shift lever is mounted on the left side of the engine.
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is fitted on the right of the engine.
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locks in place.
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without kinks.
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