Braking; Stopping; Refueling, Fuel - KTM 85 SX 2003 Owner's Manual

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CAUTION
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RIVING A COLD ENGINE AT HIGH SPEED WILL REDUCE THE LIFE OF
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THE ENGINE
E RECOMMEND TO WARM THE ENGINE UP AT A
MEDIUM ENGINE SPEED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE SWITCHING TO
.
FULL LOAD
– N
EVER HAVE THE THROTTLE WIDE OPEN WHEN CHANGING DOWN TO
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A LOWER GEAR
HE ENGINE WILL OVERREV
I
,
N ADDITION
THE REAR WHEEL BLOCKS SO THAT THE MOTORCYCLE
CAN EASILY GET OUT OF CONTROL
– I
F THE ENGINE RUNS WITHOUT THROTTLE DURING LONGER DOWNHILL
,
TRAVEL
THE ENGINE SHOULD BE ACCELERATED OCCASIONALLY TO
ENSURE THAT IT IS SUPPLIED WITH SUFFICIENT LUBRICANT WHICH IS
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MIXED IN THE FUEL
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,
N THE EVENT THAT
WHILE YOUR CHILD IS RIDING ON THE MOTORCY
,
CLE
YOU NOTICE ANY UNUSUAL OPERATION
CHILD SHOULD STOP IMMEDIATELY
KTM
CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED

Braking

Turn off the gas and apply the hand and foot brakes at the
same time. When driving on sandy, wet or slippery ground use
mainly the rear wheel brake. Always brake with feeling,
blocking wheels can cause you to skid or fall. Also change
down to lower gears depending on your speed.
WARNING
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N CASE OF RAIN
AFTER WASHING THE MOTORCYCLE
THROUGH WATER AND IN CASE OF RIDES ON WET OFF
HUMID OR DIRTY BRAKE DISCS CAN DELAY THE BRAKING EFFECT
BRAKES MUST BE PULLED UNTIL THEY ARE DRY OR CLEAN
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IRTY BRAKE DISCS CAUSE INCREASED TEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND
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BRAKE DISCS
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,
HEN YOU BRAKE
THE BRAKE DISCS
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AND BRAKE FLUID HEAT UP
HE HOTTER THESE PARTS GET
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KER THE BREAKING EFFECT
N EXTREME CASES
.
SYSTEM CAN FAIL

Stopping

Brake motorcycle and shift gears to idling. To switch off the
engine, depress short circuit switch until the engine stops.
Close fuel tap.
WARNING
M
OTORCYCLE ENGINES PRODUCE A GREAT AMOUNT OF HEAT WHILE
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,
RUNNING
HE ENGINE
EXHAUST PIPE
SHOCK ABSORBERS CAN BECOME VERY HOT
THESE PARTS AFTER STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE
PARK IT WHERE PEDESTRIANS ARE NOT LIKELY TO TOUCH IT AND GET BUR
.
NED
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CAUTION
– C
LOSE THE FUEL TAP WHEN LEAVING YOUR VEHICLE
CARBURETOR MAY GET FLOODED AND FUEL WILL ENTER THE ENGINE
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HE PLUG
IN STAND IS DESIGNED TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE
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MOTORCYCLE ONLY
Y SITTING ON THE MOTORCYCLE
WILL PUT ADDITIONAL WEIGHT ON THE PLUG
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CAUSING THE PLUG
IN STAND OR SWINGING FORK TO BE DAMAGED
OR THE MOTORCYCLE TO FALL DOWN
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DAMAGING THE VALVES
.
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,
RELATED NOISE
YOUR
,
,
TURN THE ENGINE OFF
AND
.
DEALER
,
AFTER RIDES
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ROAD TRACKS
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.
,
,
BRAKE PADS
BRAKE CALIPER
,
THE WEA
,
THE ENTIRE BRAKING
,
,
,
MUFFLER
BRAKE ROTORS
AND
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O NOT TOUCH ANY OF
,
AND TAKE CARE TO
!
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THERWISE THE
.
,
YOUR CHILD
-
,
IN STAND
POSSIBLY
.

Refueling, fuel

Oil (high-grade two-stroke engine oil; i.e. Motorex Cross
Power 2T) must be mixed with the fuel (ROZ 95) at a mixing
ratio of 1:40.
G
ASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS
.
SHOULD BE USED WHEN HANDLING GASOLINE
MOTORCYCLE NEAR OPEN FLAMES OR BURNING CIGARETTES
SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE REFUELING
GASOLINE ON THE ENGINE OR EXHAUST PIPE WHILE THE ENGINE IS HOT
W
IPE UP SPILLS PROMPTLY
,
THE EYES
SEEK A DOCTOR
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NLY USE PREMIUM
-
GRADE TWO
STROKE ENGINE OIL
CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE
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NLY USE KNOWN BRANDS OF HIGH
(M
C
OTOREX
ROSS
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OT ENOUGH OIL OR LOW
.
U
PISTON
WHEN
SING TOO MUCH OIL
KING AND FOUL THE SPARK PLUG
– F
UEL EXPANDS WHEN ITS TEMPERATURE RISES
the tank to the top. (see fig.)
,
HE
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-
WARNING
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XTREME CAUTION
. N
EVER REFUEL THE
. B
E CAREFUL NOT TO SPILL
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F GASOLINE IS SWALLOWED OR SPLASHED IN
'
.
S ADVICE IMMEDIATELY
CAUTION
-
ROZ 95
GRADE GASOLINE
MIXED WITH HIGH
. O
THER TYPES OF GASOLINE CAN
.
-
2-
GRADE
STROKE ENGINE OIL
P
2T).
OWER
-
GRADE OIL CAN CAUSE EROSION OF THE
,
THE ENGINE MAY START SMO
.
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HEREFORE DO NOT
40 mm
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LWAYS
.
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