KTM 400LC4 Owner's Handbook Manual page 12

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Starting when the engine is cold
1 Open the fuel tap 1
2 Switch on ignition (turn ignition key
3 Switch on emergency OFF switch
4 Switch transmission to idle (green indicator lamp N
5 Operate cold starting device (choke)
6 Do not accelerate; operate starter button
7 If the engine starts, push the choke lever back a little bit, as soon as the
engine runs unevenly.
8 Lift motorcycle off center stand.
WARNING
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O AVOID INJURIES IT IS RECOMMENDED TO WEAR BOOTS WHEN USING THE
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KICKSTARTER
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O NOT START THE ENGINE AND ALLOW IT TO IDLE IN A CLOSED ROOM
FUMES ARE POISONOUS AND CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH
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LWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING
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AXIMUM PERIOD FOR CONTINUOUS STARTING
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SECONDS BEFORE TRYING AGAIN
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ON T RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITH FULL LOAD AND DON
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COLD ECAUSE THE PISTON IS WARMING UP FASTER THAN THE WATER COOLED
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CYLINDER IT CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE
BEFORE AND REFRAIN FROM DRIVING WITH FULL LOAD UNTIL THE ENGINE IS WARM
IF THE ENGINE IS DOES NOT CRANK WHEN YOU ACTUATE THE STAR-
TER TIP SWITCH:
– the transmission is switched to idle
– Check if the emergency OFF switch is on
– Check if the ignition is on
– the headlight is on (ignition lock in position
– If this is not the case, the battery is discharged
– If the lights are on, proceed as described in the „Trouble-shooting"
section or contact a KTM dealer.
IF THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START, WHEN YOU ACTUATE
THE STARTER TIP SWITCH:
– Check if the fuel tap is open
– Check if the choke lever has been operated
– Check if sufficient fuel is in the tank
– If this is not the case, refill the tank
– if sufficient fuel is in the tank, proceed as described in the „Trouble-
shooting" section or contact a KTM dealer.
NOTE:
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HIS MOTORCYCLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY STARTER SYSTEM
BE STARTED WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS SWITCHED TO IDLE OR THE CLUTCH LEVER IS
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PULLED RESPECTIVELY
Starting when the engine is warm or hot
1 Open the fuel tap 1
2 Switch on ignition (turn ignition key
3 Switch on emergency OFF switch (symbol
4 Switch transmission to idle (green indicator lamp N
5 Do not accelerate; operate starter button
6 Lift motorcycle off center stand or swing up side stand, respectively.
What to do when the engine is „flooded"
The throttle must be fully opened when starting. If necessary change
ignition plug.
Kickstart instructions
Start as described above, then push the kickstarter hard ALL THE WAY.
WARNING
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HEN STARTING THE ENGINE PUT ON MOTORCYCLE BOOTS IN ORDER TO AVOID
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INJURIES OU MAY SLIP OFF THE KICKSTARTER
KICKING NOT VEHEMENTLY ENOUGH
2 into position ).
(symbol must be visible).
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CAUTION
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T REV ENGINE WHEN
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LWAYS LET THE ENGINE WARM UP
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HE ENGINE CAN ONLY
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must be visible).
4 lights up).
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OR THE ENGINE MAY STRIKE BACK WHEN
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AIT AT LEAST
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