Fuel Tap; Shift Lever; Kickstarter; Foot Brake Pedal - KTM Supermoto 640LC4 Owner's Manual

OFF ON
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Fuel tap

OFF In this position the fuel tap is closed. No fuel may flow to the
carburetor.
ON When using the motorcycle, the twist grip must be set to the ON
position. Now fuel may flow to carburetor. In this position the tank
empties down to the fuel reserve of approx. 2.5 liters.
RES The reserve, approximately 2.5 liters, cannot be tapped until the twist
grip is turned to the RES position. Fill the tank as soon as possible and
remember to turn the twist grip back to the ON position so that you
will have backup fuel next time, too.
T
HE FUEL TAP SHOULD BE LOCKED WHENEVER THE MOTORCYCLE IS PARKED
IS NOT CLOSED THE CARBURETOR MAY OVERFLOW AND FUEL CAN GET INTO THE
.
ENGINE
RES

Shift lever

The shift lever is mounted on the left side of the engine. The position of
the gears is shown in the illustration. Neutral, or the idle speed, is located
between first and second gear.

Kickstarter

The kickstarter is mounted on the left side of the engine. Its upper part can
be swivelled.
– W
HEN STARTING THE ENGINE
MOTORCYCLING BOOTS IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURY
KICKSTARTER
CAUSING INJURIES TO FOOT AND LEG
–
ALWAYS KICK THE KICKSTARTER BRISKLY ALL THE WAY AND
OPEN THE THROTTLE
OPENED THROTTLE LEVER INCREASES THE DANGER OF A POSSIBLE RECOIL

Foot brake pedal

The foot brake pedal is located in front of the right footrest. Its basic
position can be adjusted to your seat position (see maintenance work).
I
F THE RESISTANCE IN THE HAND BRAKE LEVER OR FOOT BRAKE PEDAL FEELS
(
TOO MUCH GIVE
BRAKE SYSTEM
THE BRAKE SYSTEM LOOKED OVER BY A
CAUTION
!
WARNING
,
MAKE SURE THAT YOU ALWAYS WEAR STURDY
,
OR THE ENGINE MAY CAUSE THE KICKSTARTER TO RECOIL
.
. K
ICKSTARTING WITH INSUFFICIENT MOMENTUM AND AN
WARNING
),
THIS IS AN INDICATION THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE
. D '
ON T RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE ANYMORE WITHOUT FIRST HAVING
KTM
DEALER
!
. I
F THE TAP
. Y
OU MIGHT SLIDE OFF THE
,
THEREBY
, ,
WHILE DOING SO NEVER
.
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SPONGY
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