Starting Off; Shift, Ride - KTM 85 SX 2023 Owner's Manual

The motorcycle has been out of use for more than 1 week
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Empty the carburetor float chamber.
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Turn tap handle of the fuel tap to the ON position.
Fuel can flow from the fuel tank to the carburetor.
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Remove the motorcycle from the stand.
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Shift the transmission into neutral.
The engine is cold
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Pull the choke lever out as far as possible.
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Press the kick starter lever robustly through its full range.
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Do not open the throttle.
8.3

Starting off

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The plug-in stand must be removed before riding.
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Pull the clutch lever, engage 1st gear, release the clutch lever slowly and simultaneously open the throttle
carefully.
8.4

Shift, ride

Warning
Danger of accidents If you change down at high engine speed, the rear wheel blocks and the engine
races.
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Make it clear to your child that he or she must not change into a low gear at high engine speed.
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If unusual noises occur while riding, stop immediately, switch off the engine and contact an authorized
KTM workshop.
First-gear is used for starting off and for steep inclines.
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When conditions allow (incline, road situation, etc.), your child can shift into a higher gear. To do so, release
the throttle while simultaneously pulling the clutch lever, shift into the next gear, release the clutch lever and
open the throttle.
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If the choke function has been activated, deactivate it after the engine has warmed up.
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After reaching maximum speed by fully opening the throttle grip, turn the throttle back so it is ¾ open. This
will barely reduce the speed, but fuel consumption will be considerably lower.
– Your child should always open the throttle only as much as the engine can handle – abruptly opening the
throttle increases fuel consumption.
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To shift down, apply the brakes 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 either open the throttle or
shift again.
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Your child should switch off the engine if prolonged operation at idle speed or while stationary is imminent.
Guideline
≥ 2 min
( p. 102)
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