Factory Start (450 Sx-F Usa); Fuel Tap; Choke - KTM 450 SX-F EU Owner's Manual

CONTROLS
Factory Start (450 SX‑F USA)
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Fuel tap

5.10

Choke

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The Factory Start
Possible states
Factory Start is deactivated – The fork is in the normal operating mode.
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Factory Start is activated – The fork is compressed and the front of the motor-
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cycle is lowered.
By activating the Factory Start, the front of the motorcycle is lowered; this causes the
front wheel to rise up off the ground later during acceleration.
When the fork compresses for the first time, the Factory Start lock button is released
automatically. From this point on, the fork operates as if the Factory Start were deacti-
vated or not installed.
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The fuel tap is on the left side of the fuel tank.
Using tap handle
carburetor.
Possible states
Fuel supply closed OFF – No fuel can flow from the tank to the carburetor.
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Fuel supply open ON – Fuel can flow from the tank to the carburetor. The fuel tank
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empties completely.
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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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Choke function deactivated – The choke lever is pushed in to the stop.
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is mounted on the right fork protector.
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on the fuel tap, you can open or close the supply of fuel to the
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