Controls; Clutch Lever; Hot Start Lever - KTM 450 SX ATV Owner's Manual

CONTROLS

Clutch lever

5.1

Hot start lever

5.2
The clutch lever
Possible states
Clutch lever in neutral position – In this position, the engine is force-locked with the
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gear and the starting circuit is interrupted. The electric starter does not turn over when
the electric starter button is pressed.
Clutch lever pulled – In this position, the force lock between the engine and the gear
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is broken and the starting circuit is closed. The electric starter turns over when the
electric starter button is pressed.
The clutch is hydraulically operated and self-adjusting.
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Hot start lever
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If you pull the hot start lever to the handlebar when starting the engine, an opening is
exposed in the carburetor through which the engine can draw additional air. This gives a
leaner fuel-air mixture, which is needed for a hot start.
Possible states
Hot start function is activated – The hot start lever has been pulled all the way out.
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Hot start function is deactivated – The hot start lever has been pushed all the way in.
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is fitted on the left side of the handlebar.
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is fitted on the left side of the handlebar.
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