Filler Cap; Fuel Tap; Choke; Hot Start Device (450/525 Sx) - KTM 250 EXC RACING Owner's Manual

OPERATION INSTRUMENTS
OFF
SX
MXC
EXC
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Filler cap

To open the filler cap: Turn the filler cap counter-clockwise.
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To close the filler cap: Put the filler cap on and tighten it by turning it
Install the tank breather hose [1] without kinks.

Fuel tap

OFF In this position the fuel tap is closed. No fuel can flow to the
ON
RES The reserve tank cannot be tapped until the rotating handle is turned
Reserve MXC . . . . . .3.0 l (0,8 US gallons)
Reserve EXC . . . . . .1.0 l (0,3 US gallons)
ON
RES

Choke

If you pull the choke button [2] out as far as possible, a bore in the carbure-
tor will be opened through which the engine may take in additional fuel. The
result is a „fat" fuel-air mixture of the type needed for cold starts.
To deactivate the choke, push the choke button back into its basic position.

Hot start device (450/525 SX)

If you pull the hot start device [3] out as far as possible, a bore in the carbu-
retor will be opened through which the engine may take in additional air. The
result is a „lean" fuel-air mixture of the type needed for hot starts.
To deactivate the hot start device, push the hot start button back into its basic
position.
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clockwise.
carburetor.
During operation the twist grip must be turned to ON. This means that
the fuel can flow to the carburetor. With the twist grip in this position
the tank will be emptied until only the reserve is left.
to the RES position. Fill the tank as soon as possible and remember to
turn the rotating handle back to the ON position so that you will have
backup fuel next time, too.
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