Starting Off; Shifting, Riding - KTM 500 EXC F 2024 Owner's Manual

9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
9.3
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Pull the clutch lever, shift into first gear, release the clutch lever slowly and at the same time open the throt-
tle carefully.
9.4
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Shift into a higher gear when conditions allow (incline, road situation, etc.). 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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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.
– Always open the throttle only as much as the engine can handle – abrupt throttle opening increases fuel con-
sumption.
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To shift down, apply the brakes and close the throttle at the same time.
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Starting off

Info
When you are riding, the side stand must be folded up and secured with the rubber strap.

Shifting, riding

Warning
Danger of accidents If you change down at high engine speed, the rear wheel blocks and the engine
races.
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Do not change into a low gear at high engine speed.
Info
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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Take the motorcycle off side stand
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stand with rubber strap
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Shift the transmission into neutral.
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Turn the ignition key in the ignition lock to the position
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Turn the emergency OFF switch to the position
Condition
Ambient temperature: < 20 °C (< 68 °F)
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Push the cold start button in all the way.
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Press the start button.
Info
Press the start button for a maximum of 5 seconds.
Wait for 30 seconds before a further attempt at start-
ing.
At temperatures below 6 °C (43 °F), several attempts at
starting may be necessary to warm-up the lithium-ion
battery and thereby increase the starting power.
During the starting process, the malfunction indicator
lamp lights up.
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and secure the side
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