Motorcycle; Jacking Up The Motorcycle; Removing The Motorcycle From The Work Stand; Starting - KTM 50 SX 2010 Repair Manual

MOTORCYCLE

Jacking up the motorcycle

3.1

Removing the motorcycle from the work stand

3.2
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
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Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand.
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Remove the work stand.

Starting

3.3
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are poisonous and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and/or death.
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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventilation, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed
space without an effective exhaust extraction system.
Note
Engine failure High engine speeds in cold engines have a negative effect on the service life of the engine.
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Always warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
Info
If the motorcycle is unwilling to start, the cause can be old fuel in the float chamber. The flammable elements of the fuel
evaporate after a long time of standing.
If the float chamber is filled with fresh fuel, the engine starts immediately.
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Turn the knurled screw on the fuel tap all the way counterclockwise.
Fuel can flow from the fuel tank to the carburetor.
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Remove the motorcycle from the stand.
The engine is cold
(50 SX)
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Pull the choke knob fully out and turn it by max. ¼ turn.
(50 SX Mini)
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Push the choke lever up all the way.
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Forcefully step on the kickstarter, pushing it all the way forward.
Info
Do not open the throttle.
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
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Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
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Jack up the motorcycle underneath the engine.
Work stand (54829055000) (
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Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
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