KTM 450 SMR - Manual (Page 13)

OPERATING ELEMENTS
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Fuel tap
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With the tap handle ‘ on the fuel tap, you can open or close the supply of fuel to the
carburetor.
Possible states
•
Fuel supply closed OFF ಥ‘No fuel can flow from the tank to the carburetor.
• Fuel supply open ON ಥ‘Fuel can flow from the tank to the carburetor. The fuel tank
empties completely.
Opening filler cap
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ಥ Press release button ‘ , turn filler cap counterclockwise and lift it free.
Closing filler cap
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ಥ Replace the filler cap and turn clockwise until the release button ‘ locks in place.
Info
Run the fuel tank breather hose ‘ without kinks.
Choke
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The choke ‘ is fitted on the left side of the carburetor.
Activating the choke function frees an opening through which the engine can draw ex-
tra 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 ಥ‘The choke lever is pulled out to the stop.
• Choke function activated ಥ‘The choke lever is pushed in to the stop.