Choke; Hot Start Button - KTM 450 XC Owner's Manual

OPERATING ELEMENTS

Choke

5.17

Hot start button

5.18
The choke is fitted on the left side of the carburetor.
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Activating the choke function frees an opening through which the engine can draw extra
fuel. This gives a richer fuel-air mixture, which is needed for a cold start.
Info
If the engine is warm, the choke function must be deactivated.
Possible states
Choke function activated – The choke lever is pulled out to the stop.
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100014-10
Choke function deactivated – The choke lever is pushed in to the stop.
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The hot start button (red)
Activating the hot start function frees an opening in the carburetor through which the
engine can draw extra air. This gives a leaner fuel-air mixture, which is needed for a hot
start.
Info
If the engine is cold, the hot start function must be deactivated.
Possible states
100015-10
Hot start function activated – The hot start button is pulled out to the stop.
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Hot start function deactivated – The hot start button is pushed in as far as possible.
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is fitted on the left side of the carburetor.
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