Preparing For Use 7; Advice On Preparing For First Use - KTM 50 SX 2020 Owner's Manual

7.1

Advice on preparing for first use

Warning
Danger of accidents A lack of physical and mental readiness on the part of the child poses a major risk.
Children often underestimate or fail to recognize dangerous situations.
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Your child must already be able to ride a bicycle.
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Your child must be able to put the vehicle upright independently after a fall.
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Your child must understand that regulations and instructions from you or from other guardians must
be followed.
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Make it clear to your child that he or she should not, under any circumstances, operate the vehicle
without supervision.
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Make it clear to your child that he or she may only drive at speeds commensurate with the child's rid-
ing abilities and the road conditions.
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Do not ask too much of your child.
Do not consider participation in competitive activities until your child's stamina, riding techniques
and motivation are at the necessary levels.
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Only let your child ride on the vehicle if he or she is physically and mentally ready.
Warning
Risk of injury Missing or poor protective clothing presents an increased safety risk.
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Ensure your child wears appropriate protective clothing such as helmet, boots, gloves as well as
trousers and a jacket with protectors on all rides.
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Alway use protective clothing for your child that is in good condition and meets the legal require-
ments.
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When you ride a motorcycle, set an example for your child and wear suitable protective clothing.
Warning
Danger of crashing Different tire tread patterns on the front and rear wheel impair the handling charac-
teristic.
Different tire tread patterns can make the vehicle significantly more difficult to control.
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Make sure that only tires with a similar tire tread pattern are fitted to the front and rear wheel.
Warning
Danger of accidents An unadapted riding style constitutes a major risk.
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Ensure that your child adapts the riding speed to the road conditions and to his or her riding abilities.
Warning
Danger of accidents The vehicle is not designed to carry passengers.
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Make it clear to your child that he or she must not carry a passenger.
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If the foot brake lever is not released, the brake linings drag continuously.
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Ensure that your child raises his or her foot from the foot brake lever if he or she does not want to
brake.
Warning
Danger of accidents The suspension components will become damaged or destroyed if overloaded.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible weight of the rider.

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