Starting Up - KTM 2008 1190 RC8 USA Owner's Manual

RIDING INSTRUCTIONS

Starting up

7.3
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Pull the clutch lever, shift into first gear, release the clutch slowly and at the same time open the throttle.
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Press the emergency OFF switch into the position
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Switch on the ignition by turning the black ignition key to the position
When you switch on the ignition, you hear the fuel pump working for about 2 sec-
onds. At the same time, the function test of the combination instrument is run.
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Shift into neutral.
The green idling speed indicator lamp N
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Press the electric starter button
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Do not press the electric starter button until the combination instrument func-
tion test finishes.
Do not open the throttle to start. If you open the throttle during starting, the
engine management does not supply any fuel, so the engine cannot start.
Press the starter for a maximum of 5 seconds without a break. Wait at least 5
seconds before trying to start again.
This motorcycle is equipped with a safety start system. The engine will only start
if in neutral or, if a gear is engaged, when the clutch lever is pulled. If the side-
stand is out and the machine is in gear and you release the clutch lever, the
engine stops.
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Take the weight off the side stand and swing it upwards with your foot as far as it will
go.
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