KTM 250 XC-W 2018 Owner's Manual page 10

2 SAFETY ADVICE
2.4
Note
Indicates a danger that will lead to considerable machine and material damage if the appropriate measures are
not taken.
2.5
Tampering with the noise control system is prohibited. Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing
thereof:
1 The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or replace-
ment, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control
prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use, or
2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any
person.
Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below:
1 Removal or puncturing of the main silencer, baffles, header pipes or any other components which conduct
exhaust gases.
2 Removal or puncturing of parts of the intake system.
3 Lack of proper maintenance.
4 Replacing moving part of the vehicle, or parts of the exhaust or intake system, with parts other than those
specified by the manufacturer.
2.6
8
Degrees of risk and symbols
Danger
Indicates a danger that will immediately and invariably lead to fatal or serious permanent injury if the
appropriate measures are not taken.
Warning
Indicates a danger that is likely to lead to fatal or serious injury if the appropriate measures are not taken.
Caution
Indicates a danger that may lead to minor injuries if the appropriate measures are not taken.
Warning
Indicates a danger that will lead to environmental damage if the appropriate measures are not taken.
Tampering warning
Safe operation
Danger
Danger of accidents A rider who is not fit to ride poses a danger to him or herself and others.
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Do not operate the vehicle if you are not fit to ride due to alcohol, drugs or medication.
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Do not operate the vehicle if you are physically or mentally impaired.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and death.
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Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation when running the engine.
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Use an effective exhaust extraction system when starting or running the engine in an enclosed space.