Switching Off The Engine; Stopping, Parking - KTM 525 XC ATV 2008 Owner's Manual

RIDING INSTRUCTIONS

Switching off the engine

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There are three ways to switch off the engine.
Alternative 1
Switch off the engine using the ignition key.
Turn the key in the ignition switch to the position
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All power-consuming components are switched off.
Alternative 2
Switch off the engine using the ENG. STOP switch.
Press the ENG. STOP switch into the OFF position.
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All power-consuming components are switched off.
Alternative 3
Switch off the engine using the emergency OFF switch with a rip cord.
Pull off the clip . (Figure 100010-10
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When the engine is switched off using the emergency OFF switch, the power-consuming components are not switched
off. All power-consuming components that are switched on (head lights, tail light, CDI, etc.) continue consuming elec-
tricity. This uses battery power and causes it to discharge.

Stopping, parking

Warning
Danger of burns Some vehicle components get very hot when the machine is driven.
Do not touch hot components such as exhaust system, radiator, engine, shock absorber and brakes. Allow these compo-
nents to cool down before starting work on them.
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Danger of damage Danger of damage from accidental rolling of vehicle.
Park the vehicle on a surface that is as horizontal as possible and activate the parking brake.
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Fire hazard Some components (engine, radiator and exhaust system) get very hot when the engine is running.
Do not place the vehicle where there are flammable or explosive substances.
After riding through water, dry the brakes by lightly activating both brakes until nor-
mal braking power is available again.
If the vehicle becomes submerged, an authorized KTM workshop must perform a
thorough check and comprehensive service.. Do not start the engine.
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Stop the vehicle and park it on a surface that is as horizontal as possible.
Shift gear to neutral.
The green idling speed indicator lamp N lights up.
Switch off the engine. (
Remove the ignition key and the clip from the emergency OFF switch.
Pull the hand brake lever, push the locking pawl
brake lever. (Figure 100006-10
The front wheels are blocked.
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Turn the handle
(Figure 100013-10
No more fuel flows from the tank to the carburetor.
If the vehicle must be parked on an incline, additionally secure the rear wheels
against rolling (see illustration).
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of the fuel tap to the OFF position.
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down and release the hand
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