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GENERAL TIPS AND WARNINGS FOR STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE
Instructions for initial operation
– Verify that your KTM dealer performed the PREPARATION OF
VEHICLE jobs (see Customer Service Manual).
– Read these operating instructions carefully before your first ride.
– Enter the chassis, engine and key numbers on page 1.
– Familiarize yourself with the operating elements.
– Adjust the hand brake lever and foot brake lever to your most
comfortable position.
– Get used to handling the motorcycle on an empty parking lot
or open space, before starting on a longer drive. Also try to drive
as slowly as possible and in standing position, to improve your
feeling for the vehicle.
– Do not drive along off-road tracks which go beyond your abitily
and experience.
– Hold the handlebars with both hands and leave your feet on
the foot rests while driving.
– Remove your foot from the foot brake lever when you are not
braking. If the foot brake lever is not released the brake pads
rub continuously and the braking system is overheated.
– Do not make any alterations to the motorcycle and always use
ORIGINAL KTM SPARE PARTS. Spare parts from other man-
ufacturers can impair the safety of the motorcycle.
– Motorcycles are sensitive to changes in the weight distribution.
Read the section on "Accessories and payload" when carrying
luggage.
– Pay attention to running-in procedure.
Running in the LC4 models
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Even very precisely machined sections of engine components have
rougher surfaces than components which have been sliding against
one another for quite some time. Therefore, every engine needs to
be broken in. For this reason, during its first 1000 kilometers (620
miles) the engine must not be revved up to its performance lim-
its. The engine speed of 4800 r.p.m. must not be exceeded dur-
ing the first 1000 kilometers (620 miles). During this break-in time,
you should ride your motorcycle in different conditions (roads,
easy off-road terrain). The following table shows you the maximum
velocity values in the different gears at 4800 r.p.m. as based on
the rear wheel transmission ratio of your motorcycle.
660 SMC
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
NOTE:
During the stage of running the engine in, that is the first
1000 KM (620 miles), the engine oil used should be of a mineral
oil formula. This also applies if the engine has been repaired.
ratio 17:40
35 km/h
55 km/h
80 km/h
95 km/h
110 km/h
– WEAR SUITABLE CLOTHING WHEN DRIVING A MOTORCYCLE.
CLEVER KTM DRIVERS ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, BOOTS, GLOVES
AND A JACKET, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER DRIVING ALL DAY OR
JUST FOR A SHORT TRIP. THE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE
BRIGHTLY COLORED SO THAT OTHER VEHICLE CAN SEE YOU AS
EARLY AS POSSIBLE.
– DO NOT DRIVE AFTER HAVING CONSUMED ALCOHOL.
– ALWAYS TURN ON THE LIGHT TO MAKE SURE THAT OTHER DRIV-
ERS BECOME AWARE OF YOU AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.
– DRIVE AT A MODERATE SPEED FOR THE FIRST FEW KILOMETERS
OF EACH TRIP TO ALLOW THE TIRES TO REACH THE NECESSARY
OPERATING TEMPERATURE. MAXIMUM ROAD GRIP IS ASSURED
WHEN THE TIRES ARE WARM.
– THE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ARE ALLOWED TO BE FITTED ONLY
WITH TIRES THAT HAVE THE SAME PROFILE TYPE.
– NEW WHEELS HAVE A SMOOTH SURFACE, WHICH MEANS THAT THEY
MUST BE RUN IN TO ACHIEVE FULL GRIP. FOR THIS PURPOSE,
RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE CAREFULLY AT MODERATE SPEED DUR-
ING THE FIRST 200 KILOMETERS WITH NEW TIRES, TILTING THE
VEHICLE AT DIFFERENT ANGLES SO THAT ALL SECTIONS ARE
PROPERLY ROUGHENED. TIRES WILL NOT DISPLAY THEIR FULL
GRIP CHARACTERISTICS UNTIL THEY ARE PROPERLY RUN IN.
– OBSERVE THE TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, DRIVE DEFENSIVELY AND
TRYING TO LOOK AHEAD AS FAR AS POSSIBLE SO THAT ANY HAZ-
ARDS CAN BE RECOGNIZED AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.
– CHOOSE YOUR DRIVING SPEED ACCORDING TO THE CONDITIONS
AND YOUR DRIVING SKILLS.
– DRIVE CAREFULLY ON UNKNOWN ROADS OR ON UNFAMILIAR
TRIALS.
– RENEW THE VIZOR ON YOUR HELMET OR THE GLASS OF YOUR
GOGGLES ON TIME SO AS TO ENSURE OPTIMUM VISION IN ANY
SITUATION. WHEN LIGHT SHINES DIRECTLY ON SCRATCHED VISOR
OR GOGGLES, THE OPERATOR WILL BE BLINDED.
– NEVER LEAVE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT SUPERVISION IF THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING.
– WHEN RIDING YOUR MOTORCYCLE, PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THAT
OTHER PEOPLE MAY FEEL MOLESTED BY EXCESSIVE NOISE.
Accessories and payload
Accessory parts and baggage can significantly decrease a motor-
cycle's driving stability. Please observe the following warnings.
– ONLY USE ACCESSORIES THAT HAVE BEEN RELEASED BY KTM. FOR
EXAMPLE, FRONT PANELLING CAN IMPAIR THE DRIVING PROPER-
TIES OF THE MOTORCYCLE. CASES, EXTRA TANKS ETC. CAN ALTER
THE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND THUS ALSO IMPAIR THE VEHI-
CLES DRIVING PROPERTIES.
– FASTEN THE BAGGAGE CLOSE TO THE CENTER OF THE MOTOR-
CYCLE AND DISTRIBUTE THE WEIGHT EVENLY ON THE FRONT AND
REAR WHEELS AND ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT.
– BAGGAGE MUST BE SECURELY AND ADEQUATELY FASTENEND;
LOOSE BAGGAGE WILL SIGNIFICANTLY IMPAIR DRIVING SAFETY.
– A HIGH PAYLOAD WILL CHANGE THE MOTORCYCLE'S HANDLING
AND CONSIDERABLY INCREASE THE BRAKING DISTANCE; ADAPT
YOUR DRIVING SPEED ACCORDINGLY.
– NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE LADEN WEIGHT AND
THE AXLE WEIGHTS. THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE LADEN WEIGHT
IS MADE UP OF THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:
– MOTORCYCLE READY FOR OPERATION AND TANK FULL
– LUGGAGE
– DRIVER WITH PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND HELMET
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