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SETUP Unpacking and setting up the vehicle Preparatory work – Remove the box. Main work – Remove the adhesive tape in the upper area of the motorcycle. S01841-10 – Roll down the film at the sides. Info To avoid damaging the motorcycle during unpacking, leave the other films on the vehicle until you have finished work on the vehicle.
SETUP – Position the handlebar. The markings of the handlebar scale are located centrally between the handle- bar clamp. – Position the handlebar clamp. Mount and tighten the screws evenly. Guideline Screw, handlebar clamp 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft) S01846-10 –...
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Plug in the connector of starter relay – Recharge the battery. ( p. 10) – Remove the protective plastic. – Refuel. ( p. 11) – Prepare the vehicle according to the specifications in the KTM Dealer.net for han- dover to the customer. S01856-10...
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WORK Removing the passenger seat – Insert the Race‑on key or the black Race‑on key into the seat lock and turn clockwise. – Lift the passenger seat at the front and pull it out of the holder toward the front. –...
WORK Removing the battery Warning Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns. – Keep batteries out of the reach of children. – Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses. – Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases. –...
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WORK Main work – Fold up cover – Place battery in the battery compartment. Battery (YTX14-BS) L01484-10 – Position the positive cable and mount and tighten the screw. Guideline Screw, battery terminal 4.5 Nm (3.32 lbf ft) – Mount positive terminal cover –...
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WORK Caution Danger of accidents Electronic components and safety devices will be damaged if the battery is discharged or missing. – Never operate the vehicle with a discharged battery or without a battery. Preparatory work – Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine. –...
WORK – Fold down cover – Mount and tighten screw Guideline Remaining screws, chassis 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft) T00489-11 Finishing work – Mount the front rider's seat. ( p. 6) – Mount the passenger seat. ( p. 6) – Set the time and date.
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WORK Main work – Connect the battery charger to the battery. Set the battery charger. Alternative 1 Battery charger XCharge-professional EU (00029095050) Alternative 2 Battery charger XCharge-professional US (00029095051) Alternative 3 Battery charger XCharge-professional GB (00029095052) 311910-10 Alternative 4 Battery charger XCharge-professional CH (00029095053) Info Follow the instructions of the charger and the manual.
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WORK – Switch off the engine. – Open the filler cap. ( p. 12) – Fill the fuel tank with fuel up to the lower edge of the filler neck. Total fuel tank 18 l (4.8 US gal) Super unleaded (ROZ 95/RON 95/PON capacity, approx.
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WORK 3.12 Closing the filler cap Warning Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable, toxic and a health hazard. – Check the filler cap is locked correctly after closing. – Change your clothing in case of fuel spills on them. – Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
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SUBSTANCES Super unleaded (ROZ 95/RON 95/PON 91) Standard/classification – DIN EN 228 (ROZ 95/RON 95/PON 91) Guideline – Only use unleaded super fuel that matches or is equivalent to the specified fuel grade. – Fuel with an ethanol content of up to 10 % (E10 fuel) is safe to use. Info Do not use fuel containing methanol (e.
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