Driving instructions – KTM 990 SUPER DUKE User Manual

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Starting the engine

1 Switch on emergency OFF switch

[1].

2 Switch on ignition (turn ignition key

[2] into position ).

NOTE:

You will hear the operation of the fuel pump for approx. 2 seconds after switching on

the ignition. The

FI indicator lamp will also light up during this time and the engine

should not be started.

3 Switch transmission to idle (green indicator lamp

N [3] lights up).

Do not accelerate; operate starter button [5].

NOTE:

If you accelerate during the starting process you will hear a loud, metallic

sound caused by the torque limiter. The torque limiter protects the

components in the starter drive from being damaged.

5 The oil pressure warning lamp

[4] should go out as soon as the engine is running.

6 Take the load off the side stand and fold the side stand all the way up.

– DO NOT START THE ENGINE AND ALLOW IT TO IDLE IN A CLOSED ROOM. EXHAUST FUMES

ARE POISONOUS AND CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH. ALWAYS PROVIDE

ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.

– NEVER OPERATE THE MOTORCYCLE WITH A RUN-DOWN BATTERY OR WITHOUT THE BATTERY.

THIS CAN DAMAGE THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OR SAFETY EQUIPMENT IN EITHER CASE-

AND THE MOTORCYCLE WILL NO LONGER BE ROADWORTHY.

– IF YOU ACCELERATE WHILE STARTING, THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT WILL NOT INJECT ANY

FUEL AND THE ENGINE WILL NOT START. DO NOT ACCELERATE WHILE STARTING!

– IF THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP DOES NOT GO OUT AS SOON AS THE ENGINE IS RUN-

NING, IMMEDIATELY SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE. IF THE ENGINE IS NOT SWITCHED OFF,

ENGINE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. CHECK THE ENGINE OIL

LEVEL OR CONTACT A KTM WORKSHOP.

– MAXIMUM PERIOD FOR CONTINUOUS STARTING: 5 SECONDS. WAIT AT LEAST

5 SECONDS BEFORE TRYING AGAIN.

– DON’T RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITH FULL LOAD AND DON’T REV ENGINE WHEN COLD.

BECAUSE THE PISTON IS WARMING UP FASTER THAN THE WATER COOLED CYLINDER, IT CAN

CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE. ALWAYS LET THE ENGINE WARM UP BEFORE AND REFRAIN FROM

DRIVING WITH FULL LOAD UNTIL THE ENGINE IS WARM.

DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS

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