KTM 690 SMC R EU 2021 Owner's Manual page 35

Note
Engine failure Overheating damages the engine.
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If the coolant temperature warning is displayed, stop immediately and take care not to endanger yourself or
other traffic participants in the process.
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Allow the engine and cooling system to cool down.
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Check and, if necessary, correct the coolant level on the cooling system while it is in a cooled state.
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If unusual noises arise during operation, stop immediately, switch off the engine, park the vehicle prop-
erly, and contact an authorized KTM workshop.
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Shift into a higher gear when conditions allow (incline, road
situation, etc.).
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Release the throttle while simultaneously pulling the clutch
lever, shift into the next gear, release the clutch lever, and
open the throttle.
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The gear positions can be seen in the figure. The neu-
tral or idle position is between the first and second
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gears. First gear is used for starting off or for steep
inclines.
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After reaching maximum speed by fully opening the throttle
grip, turn the throttle back so it is ¾ open. This will barely
reduce the speed, but fuel consumption will be considerably
lower.
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Accelerate only up to a speed suitable for the road surface and
weather conditions. Particularly in bends, do not shift, and
accelerate very carefully.
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Brake if necessary and close the throttle at the same time in
order to shift down.
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Pull clutch lever and shift into a lower gear, release the clutch
lever slowly, and open the throttle or shift again.
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If the engine stalls (e.g. at an intersection), just pull the clutch
lever and press the start button. The transmission must not be
shifted into neutral.
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Switch off the engine if you are likely to be running at idle
speed or stationary for a long time.
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Avoid frequent and lengthy slipping of the clutch. This causes
the engine oil, engine and cooling system to heat up.
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Ride at a low engine speed instead of at a high engine speed
with a slipping clutch.
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If the oil pressure warning lamp
taking care not to endanger yourself or other road users in the
process, and switch off the engine. Contact an authorized KTM
workshop.
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If the malfunction indicator lamp
please contact an authorized KTM workshop as soon as possi-
ble.
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Quickshifter + allows you to shift up in the speed range shown
without pulling the clutch lever.
RIDING INSTRUCTIONS 8
lights up, stop immediately,
lights up during a trip,
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