Closing The Filler Cap; Fuel Tap; Choke; Controls - KTM 65 SX Owner's Manual

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CONTROLS

Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Fuel must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. Do not breathe in the fuel vapors. If contact occurs with
the eyes, rinse with water immediately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with
soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that has been contaminated with
fuel. Store fuel properly in a suitable canister and keep away from children.
Warning
Environmental hazard Improper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment.
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Do not allow fuel to get into the ground water, the ground, or the sewage system.
6.6

Closing the filler cap

6.7

Fuel tap

6.8

Choke

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Press release button
H00146-10
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Replace the filler cap and turn clockwise until the release button
place.
Info
Run the fuel tank breather hose
H00147-10
Fuel tap  is on the left of the fuel tank.
Possible states
Fuel tap is closed – The knurled screw is turned all the way clockwise. Fuel cannot
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flow out of the fuel tank.
Fuel tap is open – The knurled screw is turned all the way counterclockwise. Fuel
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can flow out of the fuel tank.
H00148-10

Choke lever
Activating the choke function frees an opening through which the engine can draw
extra fuel. This results in a richer fuel-air mixture, which is needed for a cold start.
Info
If the engine is warm, the choke function must be deactivated.
Possible states
Choke function activated – The choke lever is pushed down all the way.
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Choke function deactivated – The choke lever is pushed up all the way.
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H00149-10
 , turn the filler cap counterclockwise, and lift it free.
is fitted on the left side of the carburetor.

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without kinks.
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locks in