KTM 1998 400 R Owner's Handbook Manual page 13

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Starting when the engine is cold
1 Open the fuel tap
2 Switch on ignition (turn ignition key
3 Switch on emergency OFF switch (symbol
4 Switch transmission to idle (green indicator lamp N
5 Operate cold starting device (choke)
6 Do not accelerate; operate starter button
7 If the engine starts, push the choke lever back a little bit, as soon as the
engine runs unevenly.
8 Lift motorcycle off center stand or swing up side stand, respectively.
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O NOT START THE ENGINE AND ALLOW IT TO IDLE IN A CLOSED ROOM
FUMES ARE POISONOUS AND CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH
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LWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING
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AXIMUM PERIOD FOR CONTINUOUS STARTING
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ON T RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITH FULL LOAD AND DON
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COLD ECAUSE THE PISTON IS WARMING UP FASTER THAN THE WATER COOLED
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CYLINDER IT CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE
BEFORE AND REFRAIN FROM DRIVING WITH FULL LOAD UNTIL THE ENGINE IS WARM
IF THE ENGINE 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.
– 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:
Side stand models are equipped with a safe-starting system. With the side
stand on the ground, the engine can only be started with the transmission
in neutral position. The engine stops if a gear is engaged before swinging
up the side stand.
Starting when the engine is warm
1 Open the fuel tap
2 Switch on ignition (turn ignition key
3 Switch on emergency OFF switch (symbol
4 Switch transmission to idle (green indicator lamp N
5 Do not accelerate; operate starter button
6 Lift motorcycle off center stand or swing up side stand, respectively.
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WARNING
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IT IS RECOMMENDED TO WEAR BOOTS WHEN USING THE KICK
CAUTION
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LWAYS LET THE ENGINE WARM UP
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