Starting Up; Shifting - KTM 525 XC ATV 2008 Owner's Manual

RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
Turn the key in the ignition switch to the position
The yellow ignition indicator lamp ON lights up.
Info
Under no circumstances should you open the throttle when switching on the ignition!
The vehicle is equipped with a safety system that switches off the engine in case of a malfunction in the throttle lever,
Bowden cable or carburetor. When the ignition is switched on, a system check is performed during which the throttle lever
must be in its basic position. If not, the safety system detects a malfunction and blocks the ignition current. When the
electric starter button is activated, the electric starter turns over the engine, but the engine does not start because there
is no ignition spark.
Shift gear to neutral.
The green idling speed indicator lamp N light up.
Conditions
Engine cold
Pull choke lever out as far as possible.
Conditions
Engine is hot
Pull the hot start button (red) all the way out.
Pull the clutch lever.
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 elec-
tric starter button is pressed.
Don't open the throttle.
Release the clutch lever.
Conditions
Engine hot and running
Push the hot start button in as far as possible when the engine is running.

Starting up

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

Shifting

Warning
Danger of accidents If you change down at high engine speed, the rear wheels can block.
Do not change into a low gear at high engine speed. The engine races and the rear wheels can block.
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Conditions
When conditions allow (incline, road situation, etc.), you can shift into a higher
gear.
Release the throttle while simultaneously pulling the clutch lever, shift into the
next gear, release the clutch and open the throttle.
Info
The position of the 5 forward gears can be seen in the illustration. First
gear is used for starting off or for steep inclines.
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To shift down, brake if necessary and close the throttle at the same time.
Pull the clutch lever and shift into a lower gear, release the clutch lever slowly and
open the throttle or shift again.
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