Starting When The Engine Is Cold; Starting When The Engine Is Warm Or Hot - KTM 950 ADVENTURE 2006 Owner's Manual

DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
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Starting when the engine is cold

1 Switch on emergency OFF switch [1].
2 Switch on ignition (turn ignition key [2] into position
NOTE:
Usually the operating noise of the fuel pump can briefly be heard after
the ignition is switched on.
3 Switch transmission to idle (green indicator lamp N [3] lights up).
4 Operate cold starting device (choke) [5].
Only pull the choke lever half way out at outer temperatures over 5°C (41°F).
Pull the choke lever all the way out at outer temperatures below 5°C.
5 Do not accelerate; operate starter button [6].
6 The oil pressure warning lamp [4] should go out as soon as the engine is
running.
7 Take the motorcycle off of the main stand or side stand.
8 Push the choke lever back in after a short time (max. 1 km, 0,6 mile).
– DO NOT START THE ENGINE AND ALLOW IT TO IDLE IN A CLOSED ROOM.
EXHAUST FUMES ARE POISONOUS AND CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONSCIOUS-
NESS AND DEATH. ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHILE THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING.
– NEVER OPERATE THE MOTORCYCLE WITH A RUN-DOWN BATTERY OR WITH-
OUT THE BATTERY. THIS CAN DAMAGE THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OR
SAFETY EQUIPMENT IN EITHER CASEAND THE MOTORCYCLE WILL NO LONGER
BE ROADWORTHY.
– IF THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP DOES NOT GO OUT AS SOON AS THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING, IMMEDIATELY SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE. IF THE ENGINE
IS NOT SWITCHED OFF, ENGINE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR WITHIN A SHORT
PERIOD OF TIME. CHECK THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL OR CONTACT A KTM WORK-
SHOP.
– MAXIMUM PERIOD FOR CONTINUOUS STARTING: 5 SECONDS. WAIT AT LEAST
5 SECONDS BEFORE TRYING AGAIN.
– DON'T RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITH FULL LOAD AND DON'T REV ENGINE
WHEN COLD. BECAUSE THE PISTON IS WARMING UP FASTER THAN THE
WATER COOLED CYLINDER, IT CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE. ALWAYS LET THE
ENGINE WARM UP BEFORE AND REFRAIN FROM DRIVING WITH FULL LOAD
UNTIL THE ENGINE IS WARM.
– RELEASE THE CHOKE LEVER AFTER A MAXIMUM OF 1 KILOMETER (0,6 MILE)
OTHERWISE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WILL BE DESTROYED.
IF THE ENGINE IS DOES NOT CRANK WHEN YOU ACTUATE THE STARTER
TIP SWITCH:
– the transmission is switched to idle
– Check if the emergency OFF switch is on
– Check if the ignition is on
– the headlight is on (Light switch in
– If this is not the case, the battery is discharged
– If the lights are on, proceed as described in the „Trouble-shooting"
section or contact a KTM dealer.
IF THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START, WHEN YOU ACTUATE THE
STARTER TIP SWITCH:
– Check if the fuel tap is open
– Check if the choke lever has been operated
– Check if sufficient fuel is in the tank
– If this is not the case, refill the tank
– if sufficient fuel is in the tank, proceed as described in the „Trouble-
shooting" section or contact a KTM dealer.
NOTE:
This motorcycle is equipped with a safety starting system. The engine can
only be started if the transmission is in neutral or the clutch lever is pulled.
If the side stand is folded down, the engine can only be started if the trans-
mission is in neutral or the clutch lever is pulled. The engine will stall if a
gear is engaged and the clutch lever is released with the side stand folded
down.

Starting when the engine is warm or hot

1 Switch on emergency OFF switch [1].
2 Switch on ignition (turn ignition key [2] into position
3 Switch transmission to idle (green indicator lamp N [3] lights up).
4 Do not accelerate; operate starter button [6].
5 The oil pressure warning lamp [4] should go out as soon as the engine is
running.
6 Take the motorcycle off of the main stand or side stand.
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