Starting Up - KTM 450 SX ATV Owner's Manual

RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
Condition
The engine is cold
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Pull choke lever out as far as possible.
Condition
The engine is hot
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Pull the hot start lever all the way out.
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Pull the clutch lever.
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Press the electric starter button.
Info
When the clutch lever is not pulled, the starting circuit is not closed. The electric starter does not turn over when the electric
starter button is pressed.
Do not open the throttle.
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Release the clutch lever.
Condition
The engine is hot and running
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Push the hot start lever all the way in with the engine running.

Starting up

7.3
Info
Switch your lights on before leaving. You will then be seen earlier by other motorists.
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Pull the hand brake lever and release it again.
Locking pawl moves into its basic position, parking brake is deactivated.
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Pull the clutch lever, engage 1st gear, release the clutch lever slowly and simultaneously open the throttle carefully.
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