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ERROR
Engine does not start when
the
starter
button
is
actuated
Engine only switches on
when the clutch lever is
pulled
Engine switches on although
a gear is engaged
Engine is cranking but does
not start
Engine
does
not
have
enough power
Engine gets too hot
CAUSE
Operating error
Battery is dead
IGNITION fuse is blown
Main fuse is blown
Ignition lock or emergency OFF
switch is defective
Back-up starter system is defective
Back-up starter system is defective
Back-up starter system is defective
Operating error
Fuel pump hose is blown
Plug and socket connector on the
wiring harness is oxidizing
Error
in
the
injection
(Super Duke)
Fuel supply partly interrupted
Carburetors are leaking
Air filter is heavily soiled
Ignition curve for 80 octane is
activated (950 Adventure only)
Error
in
the
injection
(Super Duke)
Not enough coolant in the cooling
system
Air in the cooling system
Radiator fins are heavily soiled
Formation of foam in the cooling
system
Kinked or damaged radiator hose
Thermostat defective
Fan fuse is blown
Fan or thermoswitch for fan is
defective
REMEDY
Switch on the ignition, switch the transmission to neutral,
switch on the emergency OFF switch
Charge battery and look for cause of discharging; replace
defective parts
Replace the IGNITION fuse in the fuse box
Replace the main fuse in the starter relay
Check the ignition lock and emergency OFF switch, replace
any defective parts
Repair the back-up starter system
Repair the back-up starter system
Repair the back-up starter system
Open the fuel taps, refuel, do not pull the chock, follow the
starting instructions
Replace the FUEL PUMP fuse
Remove the covering and the fuel tank, clean the plug and
socket connector and treat with contact spray
system
Error diagnosis with the KTM diagnostics tool, eliminate
error
Check the fuel taps, run the fuel lines without kinks
Check the vacuum hoses and vent hoses for a tight fit kink-
free installation
Replace the air filter
Activate the ignition curve for 95 octane, provided 95
octane fuel is being used
Error diagnosis with the KTM diagnostics tool, eliminate
system
error
Add cooling liquid (see maintenance work), check the
cooling system for leakage
Bleed the cooling system (see Chapter 12)
Clean the radiator fins with a water jet
Replace the cooling liquid, use brand-name antifreeze
Install the radiator hose correctly or replace
Have the thermostat checked (opening temperature 75°C) or
replaced
Replace the FAN fuse
Replace defective parts
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