Fuel Tap; Choke (Dell'orto Carburetor Sha 1412); Choke (Mikuni Carburetor Vm18-144); Choke (Mikuni Carburetor Vm20-352) - KTM 1998 50 SXR Adventure Owner's Handbook Manual

Fuel tap

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The fuel tap is located at the front of the motorcycle on the left side of
the tank.
Opening the fuel tap: Turn the knob all the way to the left.
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Closing the fuel tap: Turn the knob all the way to the right.
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CAUTION
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HE FUEL TAP SHOULD BE LOCKED WHENEVER THE MOTORCYCLE IS PARKED F THE TAP
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IS NOT CLOSED THE CARBURETOR MAY OVERFLOW AND FUEL GET INTO THE ENGINE

Choke (Dell'Orto carburetor SHA 1412)

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2 The choke lever is located on the right side of the carburetor. Squeezing
and engaging the choke lever reduces the air intake of the carburetor, thus
achieving the "rich" fuel air mixture needed for cold starting.
To restore the choke lever to its original position, thus deactivating the
choke, briefly open the throttle all the way.
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Choke (Mikun carburetor VM18-144)
The choke lever 3 is located on the left side of the carburetor. Squeezing
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the lever opens a bore in the carburetor through which the engine can take
in additional fuel, thus achieving the "rich" fuel air mixture needed for cold
starting.
To close the bore in the carburetor simply pull the choke lever upwards into
the original position.

Choke (Mikuni carburetor VM20-352)

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When pulling the choke knob fully outwards, a bore is opened in the car-
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buretor. Through this bore the engine can take in additional fuel. This
encoure the rich fuel-air mixture, that is needed for a cold start.
When pressing the choke knob downward in the carburetor, the bore is clo-
sed again.

Kickstarter

The kickstarter is mounted on the right side of the engine. Its upper part can
be swivelled.
WARNING
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HEN STARTING THE ENGINE PUT ON MOTORCYCLE BOOTS IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURIES
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OU MAY SLIP OFF THE KICKSTARTER OR THE ENGINE MAY STRIKE BACK WHEN KICKING
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NOT VEHEMENTLY ENOUGH