Advertisement
Check the following before each start
When you start off, the motorcycle must be in perfect mechanical
condition. For safety reasons, you should make a habit of performing
an overall check of your motorcycle before each start.
The following checks should be performed:
1 CHECK THE OIL LEVEL
Insufficient oil results in premature wear and consequently to
engine damage.
2 FUEL
Check that there is sufficient fuel in the tank; when closing the
filler cap, check that the tank venting hose is free of kinks.
3 CHAIN
A loose chain can fall from the chain wheels; an extremely worn
chain can tear, and insufficient lubrication can result in unneces-
sary wear to the chain and chain wheels.
4 TIRES
Check for damaged tires. Tires showing cuts or dents must be
replaced. The tread depth must comply with the legal regulations.
Also check the air pressure. Insufficient tread and incorrect air
pressure deteriorate the driving performance.
5 BRAKES
Check correct functioning of the braking system. Check for suffi-
cient brake fluid in the reservoir. The reservoirs have been desi-
gned in such a way that brake fluid does not need to be refilled
even when the brake pads are worn. If the level of brake fluid
falls below the minimum value, this indicates a leak in the bra-
king system or completely worn out brake pads. Arrange for the
braking system to be checked by a KTM specialist, as complete
failure of the braking system can be avoided.
Also check the state of the brake hose and the thickness of the
brake linings.
Check free travel at hand brake lever and foot brake lever.
6 CABLES
Check correct setting and easy running of all control cables.
7 COOLING FLUID
Check the level of cooling fluid when the engine is cold.
8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check correct functioning of headlamps, tail-lights, brake lights,
indicators, control lamps and horn while the engine is running.
9 LUGGAGE
If you are taking luggage with you, check that this is securely
fastened.
WARNING
– W
EAR SUITABLE CLOTHING WHEN DRIVING A MOTORCYCLE
KTM
DRIVERS ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER DRIVING ALL DAY OR JUST FOR A SHORT TRIP
T
HE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE BRIGHTLY COLORED SO THAT
OTHER VEHICLE CAN SEE YOU AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
WILL ALSO NEED SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
– D
O NOT DRIVE AFTER HAVING CONSUMED ALCOHOL
– O
NLY USE ACCESSORIES THAT HAVE BEEN RELEASED BY
,
PLE
FRONT PANELLING CAN IMPAIR THE DRIVING PROPERTIES OF THE
. C
,
MOTORCYCLE
ASES
EXTRA TANKS ETC
BUTION AND THUS ALSO IMPAIR THE VEHICLES DRIVING PROPERTIES
– T
HE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ARE ALLOWED TO BE FITTED ONLY WITH
TIRES THAT HAVE THE SAME PROFILE TYPE
WARNING
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS SX AND SC:
– T
HE ABOVE MODELS WERE DESIGNED AND BUILT FOR ONE PERSON ONLY
NO ADDITIONAL PASSENGER ALLOWED
– N
SX-
EITHER DO THE
MODEL MEET THE APPLICABLE STATUTORY REGULATI
. U
ONS AND SAFETY STANDARDS
,
.
WAYS
FREEWAYS ETC
IS AGAINST THE LAW
– W
HEN RIDING YOUR MOTORCYCLE
PEOPLE MAY FEEL MOLESTED BY EXCESSIVE NOISE
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
. C
LEVER
,
,
BOOTS
GLOVES AND A JACKET
. Y
OUR PASSENGER
.
.
KTM. F
OR EXAM
.
CAN ALTER THE WEIGHT DISTRI
.
.
!
,
SING THEM ON PUBLIC ROADS
HIGH
.
,
PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THAT OTHER
.
Instructions for initial operation
– Verify that your KTM dealer performed the PREPARATION OF
VEHICLE jobs (see Customer Service Manual).
– Read these operating instructions carefully before your first ride.
– Familiarize yourself with the operating elements.
– Adjust the hand brake lever and foot brake lever to the most com-
fortable positions for you.
– Get used to handling the motorcycle on an empty parking lot or
open space, before starting on a longer drive. Also try to drive as
slowly as possible and in standing position, to improve your fee-
ling for the vehicle.
– Do not drive along off-road tracks which go beyond your abitily
and experience.
– Hold the handle bars with both hands and leave your feet on the
foot rests while driving.
– Remove your foot from the foot brake lever when you are not
braking. If the foot brake lever is not released the brake pads rub
continuously and the braking system is overheated.
– A passenger is allowed only if your motorcycle is fitted and regi-
stered for such purposes. The passenger must hold tight to the
strap or hold on to the driver during the drive, with his feet on
the passenger foot rests.
– Do not make any alterations to the motorcycle and always use
ORIGINAL KTM SPARE PARTS. Spare parts from other manufac-
turers can impair the safety of the motorcycle.
– Motorcycles are sensitive to alterations in the distribution of
weight. If you are taking luggage with you, this should be secured
as close as possible to the middle of the vehicle; distribute the
weight evenly between the front and rear wheel. Never exceed
the maximum permissible laden weight and the axle weights.
The maximum permissible laden weight is made up of the follo-
wing components:
– Motorcycle ready for operation and tank full
– Luggage
– Driver and passenger with protective clothing and hemlet.
– Pay attention to running-in procedure.
Running in the LC-4 models
Even very precisely machined sections of engine components have
rougher surfaces than components which have been sliding across
one another for quite some time. Therefore, every engine needs to
be broken in. For this reason, during its first 1000 kilometers (620
miles) the engine must not be revved up to its performance limits.
The engine speed of 4800 r.p.m. must not be exceeded during the
,
first 1000 kilometers (620 miles). During this break-in time, you
.
should ride your motorcycle in different conditions (roads, easy off-
road terrain). The following table shows you the maximum velocity
values in the different gears at 4800 r.p.m. as based on the rear
wheel transmission ratio of your motorcycle.
-
i
16:40 t
15:40 t
gear
40 (25)
40 (25)
1
st
-
55 (34)
55 (34)
2
nd
75 (46)
70 (43)
3
rd
90 (56)
85 (53)
4
th
115 (71) 110 (71) 100 (62) 100 (62) 85 (53)
5
th
-
NOTE:
-
During the stage of running the engine in, that is the first 1000 KM
-
(620 miles), the engine oil used should be of a mineral oil (non syn-
thetic) formula. This also applies if the engine has been repaired.
16:45 t
15:45 t
15:50 t
14:50 t
35 (22)
35 (22)
30 (19)
30 (19)
50 (31)
50 (31)
40 (25)
40 (25)
65 (40)
65 (40)
60 (37)
55 (34)
80 (50)
80 (50)
70 (43)
65 (40)
80 (50)
km/h (mph)
11
Hide quick links:
Advertisement
