Applying The Brakes; Stopping, Parking - KTM 65 SX 2020 Owner's Manual

8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Pull the clutch lever and shift into a lower gear, release the clutch lever slowly, and either open the throttle or
shift again.
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Your child should switch off the engine if prolonged operation at idle speed or while stationary is imminent.
Guideline
≥ 2 min
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Your child should avoid frequent and extended slipping of the clutch. This heats the engine oil, the engine,
and the cooling system.
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Insist that your child ride with a low rpm instead of with a high rpm and a slipping clutch.
8.5
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On sandy, wet, or slippery surfaces, use the rear brake.
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Always finish braking before you go into a bend. Your child should change down to a lower gear appropriate to
the road speed.
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Insist that your child take advantage of the braking action of the engine when riding on long downhills. To do
so, shift back one or two gears, but do not overrev the engine. Your child will need to apply the brakes far less
often and the brake system will not overheat.
8.6
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle can roll away or fall over.
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Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
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Applying the brakes

Warning
Danger of accidents Excessively forceful application of the brakes blocks the wheels.
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Explain to your child that he or she must adapt the braking to the traffic situation and the road condi-
tions.
Warning
Danger of accidents A spongy pressure point on the front or rear brake reduces braking efficiency.
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Check the brake system and do not allow your child to continue riding until the problem is eliminated.
(Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Moisture and dirt impair the brake system.
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Explain to your child that he or she must brake carefully several times to dry out and remove dirt from
the brake linings and the brake discs.

Stopping, parking

Warning
Risk of misappropriation People who act without authorization endanger themselves and others.
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Do not leave the vehicle unattended if the engine is running.
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Protect the vehicle against access by unauthorized persons.
Warning
Danger of burns Some vehicle components become very hot when the vehicle is operated.
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Do not touch any parts such as the exhaust system, radiator, engine, shock absorber, or brake system
before the vehicle parts have cooled down.
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Let the vehicle parts cool down before you perform any work on the vehicle.