Braking; Stopping, Parking; Refueling, Fuel - KTM 250 SX 2003 Owner's Handbook Manual

! CAUTION
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IGH RPM RATES WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT
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ON THE LIFE OF YOUR ENGINE
NE IN A MODERATE RPM RANGE FOR A FEW MILES GIVING IT A CHAN
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CE TO WARM UP FTER THAT NO FURTHER PRECAUTIONS IN THIS RES
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PECT NEED TO BE TAKEN
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EVER HAVE THE THROTTLE WIDE OPEN WHEN CHANGING DOWN TO A
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LOWER GEAR HE ENGINE WILL OVERREV
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ADDITION THE REAR WHEEL WILL BLOCK SO THAT THE MOTORCYCLE
CAN EASILY GET OUT OF CONTROL
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F THE ENGINE RUNS WITHOUT THROTTLE DURING LONGER DOWNHILL
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TRAVEL THE ENGINE SHOULD BE ACCELERATED OCCASIONALLY TO
ENSURE THAT IT IS SUPPLIED WITH SUFFICIENT LUBRICANT WHICH IS
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MIXED IN THE FUEL
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N THE EVENT THAT WHILE RIDING ON YOUR MOTORCYCLE
NOTICE ANY UNUSUAL OPERATION
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TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED

Braking

Turn off the gas and apply the hand and foot brakes at the same
time. When driving on sandy, wet or slippery ground, use main-
ly the rear wheel brake. Always brake with feeling, blocking
wheels can cause you to skid or fall. Also change down to lower
gears depending on your speed.
WARNING
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N CASE OF RAIN AFTER WASHING THE MOTORCYCLE
THROUGH WATER AND IN CASE OF RIDES ON WET OFF
HUMID OR DIRTY BRAKE DISCS CAN DELAY THE BRAKING EFFECT
BRAKES MUST BE PULLED UNTIL THEY ARE DRY OR CLEAN
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IRTY BRAKE DISCS CAUSE INCREASED TEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND BRAKE
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DISCS
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HEN YOU BRAKE THE BRAKE DISCS
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BRAKE FLUID HEAT UP HE HOTTER THESE PARTS GET
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BREAKING EFFECT N EXTREME CASES
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FAIL
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F THE RESISTANCE IN THE HAND BRAKE LEVER OR FOOT BRAKE PEDAL
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FEELS SPONGY TOO MUCH GIVE
SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM
MOTORCYCLE ANYMORE WITHOUT FIRST HAVING THE BRAKE SYSTEM
KTM
LOOKED OVER BY A DEALER
Stopping and parking
Brake motorcycle and shift gears to idling. To switch off the
engine, depress short circuit switch until the engine stops or
switch off ignition. Close fuel tap.
WARNING
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OTORCYCLE ENGINES PRODUCE A GREAT AMOUNT OF HEAT WHILE RUN
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NING HE ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE
ABSORBERS CAN BECOME VERY HOT
AFTER STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE
PEDESTRIANS ARE NOT LIKELY TO TOUCH IT AND GET BURNED
CAUTION
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LOSE THE FUEL TAP WHEN LEAVING YOUR VEHICLE
CARBURETOR MAY GET FLOODED AND FUEL WILL ENTER THE ENGINE
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EVER PARK YOUR MOTORCYCLE IN PLACES WHERE THERE EXIST FIRE
HAZARDS DUE TO DRY GRASS OR OTHER EASILY FLAMMABLE
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MATERIALS
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E RECOMMEND YOU RUN THE ENGI
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DAMAGING THE VALVES
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RELATED NOISE STOP IMMEDIATELY
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DEALER
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AFTER RIDES
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ROAD TRACKS
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BRAKE PADS BRAKE CALIPER AND
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THE WEAKER THE
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THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM CAN
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THIS IS AN INDICATION THAT
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ON T RIDE YOUR
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MUFFLER BRAKE ROTORS AND SHOCK
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O NOT TOUCH ANY OF THESE PARTS
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AND TAKE CARE TO PARK IT WHERE
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THERWISE THE

Refueling, fuel

Unleaded premium gasoline RON 95 mixed with high grade
two stroke oil. Mixture ratio 1:40 - 1:60
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Fuel and engine oil should only be mixed immediately before
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use. KTM recommends SHELL ADVANCE RACING X.
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G
ASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS
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SHOULD BE USED WHEN HANDLING GASOLINE
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MOTORCYCLE NEAR OPEN FLAMES OR BURNING CIGARETTES
SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE REFUELING
GASOLINE ON THE ENGINE OR EXHAUST PIPE WHILE THE ENGINE IS HOT
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IPE UP SPILLS PROMPTLY
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THE EYES SEEK A DOCTOR
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YOU
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NLY USE PREMIUM
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MIXED WITH HIGH
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GASOLINE CAN CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE
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O NOT USE PREMIXED TWO
NES OR NORMAL ENGINE OIL TO PREPARE THE MIXTURE
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O NOT USE GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURES THAT ARE OLDER THAN ONE
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WEEK HE LUBRICATION PROPERTIES OF SOME TWO
DETERIORATE VERY RAPIDLY
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NLY USE KNOWN BRANDS OF HIGH
(i.e. S A
HELL DVANCE
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EVER MIX SYNTHETIC OILS AND MINERAL OILS
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OT ENOUGH OIL OR LOW
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PISTON WHEN
KING AND FOUL THE SPARK PLUG
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F YOUR MOTORCYCLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A CATALYTIC CONVERTER
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ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND THAT LEADED FUEL WILL DESTROY THE CATALY
HE
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TIC CONVERTER
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UEL EXPANDS WHEN ITS TEMPERATURE RISES
THE TANK TO THE TOP
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WARNING
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O NOT REFUEL THE
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E CAREFUL NOT TO SPILL
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F GASOLINE IS SWALLOWED OR SPLASHED IN
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S ADVICE IMMEDIATELY
CAUTION
- ROZ 95
GRADE GASOLINE
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GRADE TWO STROKE ENGINE OIL
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STROKE OILS OILS FOR OUTBOARD ENGI
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- 2-
GRADE STROKE ENGINE OIL
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ACING
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GRADE OIL CAN CAUSE EROSION OF THE
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SING TOO MUCH OIL THE ENGINE MAY START SMO
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HEREFORE DO NOT FILL
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SEE FIG
35 mm
XTREME CAUTION
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LWAYS
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95
RESPECTIVELY
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THER TYPES OF
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STROKE OILS CAN
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13
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