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RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Engine failure Overheating damages the engine.
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If the coolant temperature warning is displayed, stop immediately and take care not to endanger yourself or other traffic participants in
the process.
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Allow the engine and cooling system to cool down.
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Check and, if necessary, correct the coolant level on the cooling system while it is in a cooled state.
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If you hear unusual noises while riding, stop immediately, switch off the engine and contact an authorized KTM workshop.
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Shift into a higher gear when conditions allow (incline, road situation, etc.).
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Release the throttle while simultaneously pulling the clutch lever, shift into the next
gear, release the clutch lever, and open the throttle.
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You can see the positions of the 6 forward gears in the figure. The idle position
is between the first and second gears. First gear is used for starting off or for
steep inclines.
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Accelerate only up to a speed suitable for the road surface and weather conditions. Par-
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ticularly in bends, do not shift, and accelerate very carefully.
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Brake if necessary and close the throttle at the same time in order to shift down.
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Pull the clutch lever and shift into a lower gear, release the clutch lever slowly, and
open the throttle or shift again.
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Switch off the engine if running at idle or standing for a long time.
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If the malfunction indicator lamp lights up while riding, stop immediately taking care
not to endanger yourself or other road users in the process.
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