Operating Elements; Clutch Lever; Reverse Gear Release Lever; Hand Brake Lever, Parking Brake - KTM 525 XC ATV 2008 Owner's Manual

OPERATING ELEMENTS

Clutch lever

Reverse gear release lever

Hand brake lever, parking brake

Throttle lever

The clutch lever
Possible states
• Clutch lever in neutral position
the gear and the starting circuit is interrupted. The electric starter does not turn
over when the electric starter button is pressed.
• Clutch lever pulled
gear 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.
100004-10
The reverse gear release lever
Reverse gear can only be engaged when the reverse gear release lever is activated while
the vehicle is at a standstill.
100005-10
The hand brake lever
front brakes.
The hand brake lever is combined with the parking brake, which blocks the front
wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling away.
To activate the parking brake, pull the hand brake lever, push the locking pawl
and release the hand brake lever.
Possible states
• Hand brake lever in basic position
• Hand brake lever pulled and locked in position
100006-10
The throttle lever
The throttle lever is used to control the engine speed.
100007-10
is fitted on the left side of the handlebar.
In this position, the engine is force-locked with
In this position, the force lock between the engine and the
is fitted on the left side of the handlebar.
is located on the right side of the handlebar and operates the
Front wheels are not blocked.
is fitted on the right side of the handlebar.
Front wheels are blocked.
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