Shifting; Braking - KTM 545 XC ATV EU 2011 Owner's Manual

RIDING INSTRUCTIONS

Shifting

7.4
Warning
Danger of accidents If you change down at high engine speed, the rear wheels can lock.
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Do not change into a low gear at high engine speed. The engine races and the rear wheels can lock.

Braking

7.5
Warning
Danger of accidents If you brake too hard, the wheels can lock. When the front wheels lock, the vehicle can no longer be steered.
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Adapt your braking to the traffic situation and the road conditions.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by spongy pressure point of front or rear brake.
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Check the brake system and do not continue riding. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
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When conditions allow (incline, road situation, etc.), you can shift into a higher gear.
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Release the throttle while simultaneously pulling the clutch lever, shift into the next
gear, release the clutch and open the throttle.
Info
The position of the 5 forward gears can be seen in the illustration. First gear is
used for starting off or for steep inclines.
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To shift down, brake if necessary and close the throttle at the same time.
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Pull the clutch lever and shift into a lower gear, release the clutch lever slowly and open
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the throttle or shift again.
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