Starting The Engine - KTM Super Duke 990s Owner's Manual

DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
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Starting the engine

1 Switch on emergency OFF switch [1].
2 Switch on ignition (turn ignition key [2] into position
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3 Switch transmission to idle (green indicator lamp N [3] lights up).
4 Do not accelerate; operate starter button [5].
5 The oil pressure warning lamp [4] should go out as soon as the engine is
6 Take the load off the side stand and fold the side stand all the way up.
DO NOT START THE ENGINE AND ALLOW IT TO IDLE IN A CLOSED ROOM. EXHAUST
FUMES ARE POISONOUS AND CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH.
ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
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IF THE ENGINE IS DOES NOT CRANK WHEN YOU ACTUATE THE STARTER
TIP SWITCH:
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IF THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START, WHEN YOU ACTUATE THE
STARTER TIP SWITCH:
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NOTE:
This motorcycle is equipped with a safety starting system. The engine can
only be started if the transmission is in neutral or the clutch lever is pulled.
If the side stand is folded down, the engine can only be started if the trans-
mission is in neutral or the clutch lever is pulled. The engine will stall if a
gear is engaged and the clutch lever is released with the side stand folded
down.
NOTE:
You will hear the operation of the fuel pump for approx. 2 seconds after
switching on the ignition. The FI indicator lamp will also light up during
this time and the engine should not be started.
running.
– IF YOU ACCELERATE WHILE STARTING, THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT WILL NOT
INJECT ANY FUEL AND THE ENGINE WILL NOT START. DO NOT ACCELERATE
WHILE STARTING!
– IF THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP DOES NOT GO OUT AS SOON AS THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING, IMMEDIATELY SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE. IF THE ENGINE
IS NOT SWITCHED OFF, ENGINE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR WITHIN A SHORT
PERIOD OF TIME. CHECK THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL OR CONTACT A KTM
WORKSHOP.
– MAXIMUM PERIOD FOR CONTINUOUS STARTING: 5 SECONDS. WAIT AT LEAST
5 SECONDS BEFORE TRYING AGAIN.
– DON'T RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITH FULL LOAD AND DON'T REV ENGINE
WHEN COLD. BECAUSE THE PISTON IS WARMING UP FASTER THAN THE
WATER COOLED CYLINDER, IT CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE. ALWAYS LET THE
ENGINE WARM UP BEFORE AND REFRAIN FROM DRIVING WITH FULL LOAD
UNTIL THE ENGINE IS WARM.
– the transmission is switched to idle
– Check if the emergency OFF switch is on
– Check if the ignition is on
– the headlight is on (Light switch in
– If this is not the case, the battery is discharged
– If the lights are on, proceed as described in the „Trouble-shooting"
section or contact a KTM dealer.
– whether you accelerated while starting
– whether the FI indicator lamp is blinking
– if yes, check Troubleshooting - Blink codes table
– Check if sufficient fuel is in the tank
– If this is not the case, refill the tank
– if sufficient fuel is in the tank, proceed as described in the „Trouble-
shooting" section or contact a KTM dealer.
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