Kickstart Instructions; Starting Off; Shifting/Riding; Braking - KTM 640 LC4 Owner's Manual

Kickstart instructions

Be sure to kick up the side stand before you start the engine to
avoid any damage.
Start as described above, then push the kickstarter hard ALL
THE WAY.
WARNING
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HEN STARTING THE ENGINE
STURDY MOTORCYCLING BOOTS IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURY
MIGHT SLIDE OFF THE KICKSTARTER
,
KICKSTARTER TO RECOIL THEREBY CAUSING INJURIES TO FOOT AND
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LEG
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ALWAYS KICK THE KICKSTARTER BRISKLY ALL THE WAY AND
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DOING SO NEVER OPEN THE
INSUFFICIENT MOMENTUM AND
INCREASES THE DANGER OF A POSSIBLE RECOIL
!
CAUTION
B
EFORE YOU ACTUATE THE KICKSTARTER
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STAND

Starting off

Pull the clutch lever. Put the engine into first gear, slowly
release the clutch lever and open throttle at the same time.
WARNING
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EFORE YOU START OFF CHECK THAT THE MAIN STAND HAS BEEN SWUNG
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UP FULLY F THE STAND DRAGS ON THE GROUND
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GO OUT OF CONTROL

Shifting/Riding

You are now in first gear, refered to as the drive or uphill gear.
Depending on the conditions (traffic, road gradient, etc.), you
can shift to a higher gear. Close throttle, at the same time pull
clutch lever and shift to the next higher gear. Let clutch lever
go again and open throttle. If you turned on the choke, make
sure you turn it off again as soon as engine is warm.
When you reach full speed through turning the throttle grip all
the way, turn throttle back to 3/4; the speed hardly decreases
although the engine will use less gas. Never open the throttle
wider than the engine can handle. Excessive turning of the
throttle grip will increase full consumption.
By shifting down, use the brakes if necessary and close throttle
at the same time. Pull clutch lever and shift down to the next
gear. Let clutch lever go slowely and open throttle or shift
down again.
If, for example, the engine stalls at an intersection, simply pull
the clutch lever and start. You do not need to shift into the
neutral position.
WARNING
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VOID ABRUPT LOAD CHANGES WHILE RIDING AROUND BENDS AND
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ON WET OR SLIPPERY GROUND
CONTROL OVER YOUR MOTORCYCLE
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WHILE RIDING YOUR MOTORCYCLE
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LOCK TO POSITIONS ND
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O NOT TRY TO CHANGE THE SETTINGS WHILE DRIVING
ATTENTION WILL BE DISTRACTED FROM THE TRAFFIC AND MAY CAUSE
YOU TO LOSE CONTROL OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE
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FTER FALLING WITH THE MOTORCYCLE
THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING UP OPERATIONS AGAIN
MAKE SURE THAT YOU ALWAYS WEAR
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OR THE ENGINE MAY CAUSE THE
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WHILE
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THROTTLE ICKSTARTING WITH
AN OPENED THROTTLE LEVER
.
!
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BE SURE TO KICK UP THE SIDE
,
THE MOTORCYCLE CAN
THERWISE YOU MIGHT EASILY LOSE
.
,
NEVER SWITCH THE IGNITION
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OUR
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CHECK ALL FUNCTIONS
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IGH RPM RATES WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD HAVE AN ADVERSE
EFFECT ON THE LIFE OF YOUR ENGINE
THE ENGINE IN A MODERATE RPM RANGE FOR A FEW MILES GIVING IT
A CHANCE TO WARM UP
THIS RESPECT NEED BE TAKEN
OPERATING TEMPERATURE AS SOON AS THE RADIATORS BECOME
.
WARM
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EVER HAVE THE THROTTLE WIDE OPEN WHEN CHANGING DOWN TO
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A LOWER GEAR
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VALVES N ADDITION
MOTORCYCLE CAN EASILY GET OUT OF CONTROL
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ONG WHEELIES LEAD TO A DROP IN THE OIL PRESSURE WHICH CAN
LEAD TO ENGINE DAMAGE
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EVER USE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT AN AIR FILTER
DUST AND DIRT MAY ENTER THE ENGINE AND CAUSE INCREASED WEAR
–
THE RED COOLANT WARNING LAMP LIGHTS UP WHEN THE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE HAS REACHED
POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR THE INCREASE IN TEMPERATURE
-
LOW DRIVING VELOCITY AND HIGH LOAD SITUATION IN HIGH AIR
TEMPERATURES
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LEVEL OF COOLANT IN THE SYSTEM IS INSUFFICIENT
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FAN AT LEFT RADIATOR IS NOT RUNNING
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IMPROPER USE OF THE CLUTCH WHILE DRIVING AT LOW VELOCITIES
PLACE A CLOTH ON THE RADIATOR CAP
THE EXCESS PRESSURE IN THE COOLING SYSTEM CAN ESCAPE
- CAUTION SCALDING HAZARD! -
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LIQUID LEVEL
D
O NOT DRIVE ON
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SYSTEM OWEVER
POSSIBLE IN ORDER TO HAVE THE DEFECT REMEDIED
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F ANY ABNORMAL VIBRATIONS OCCUR WHILE DRIVING
THE ENGINE FASTENING BOLTS ARE TIGHT
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N THE EVENT THAT
NOTICE ANY UNUSUAL OPERATION
,
TELY TURN THE ENGINE OFF
.
DEALER

Braking

Close throttle and apply the hand and foot brakes at the same
time. When driving on sandy, wet or slippery ground use
mainly 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.
When driving downhill, use the braking effect of the engine.
Change down one or two gears but do not overspeed the
engine. In this way, you will not need to brake so much and
the brakes will not overheat.
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N THE RAIN OR AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN WASHED
BRAKING ACTION MAY BE DELAYED DUE TO WET BRAKE DISCS
THE BRAKES MUST BE BRAKED DRY
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N SALT SPRAYED OR DIRTY ROADS BRAKE ACTION MAY BE DELAYED
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AS WELL IRST THE BRAKES MUST BE BRAKED CLEAN
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HEN YOU BRAKE
AND BRAKE FLUID HEAT UP
WEAKER THE BRAKING EFFECT
.
SYSTEM CAN FAIL
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IRTY BRAKE DISCS CAUSE INCREASED TEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND
.
BRAKE DISCS
CAUTION
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E RECOMMEND YOU RUN
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FTER THAT NO FURTHER PRECAUTIONS IN
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HE ENGINE HAS REACHED ITS
,
HE ENGINE WILL OVERSPEED
,
THE REAR WHEEL BLOCKS SO THAT THE
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120° .
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PEN THE CAP SLOWLY
AND CHECK THE COOLING
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UNTIL THERE IS SUFFICIENT LIQUID IN THE COLING
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CALL ON ONE OF S DEALERS AS SOON AS
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WHILE RIDING ON YOUR MOTORCYCLE
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RELATED NOISE
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AND CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED
WARNING
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THE BRAKE DISCS BRAKE PADS
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HE HOTTER THESE PARTS GET
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N EXTREME CASES THE ENTIRE BRAKING
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DAMAGING THE
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THERWISE
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SO
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CHECK THAT
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YOU
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STOP IMMEDIA
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BRAKE CALIPER
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