KTM 50 SUPERMOTO - Manual (Page 13)

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DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
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Starting when the engine is cold
1 Open fuel tap [1].
2 Operate the choke [2].
3 Kick the side up all the way or remove the plug-in stand.
4 Apply the front brake.
5 Operate the kickstarter, depressing it all the way, without opening the throttle.
– WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE, PUT ON MOTORCYCLE BOOTS IN ORDER TO
AVOID INJURIES. YOU MAY SLIP OFF THE KICKSTARTER, OR THE ENGINE MAY
KICK BACK IF YOU DO NOT KICK HARD ENOUGH.
– DO NOT START THE ENGINE AND ALLOW IT TO IDLE IN A CLOSED AREA.
EXHAUST FUMES ARE POISONOUS AND CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONSCIOUS-
NESS AND DEATH. ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHILE THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING.
DON’T RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITH FULL LOAD AND HIGH REVS WHEN ENGINE
IS COLD. BECAUSE THE PISTON IS WARMING UP FASTER THAN THE WATER
COOLED CYLINDER, IT CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE.
NOTE:
The highly inflammable components in modern fuels volatilize if left stand-
ing for longer periods of time. If the motorcycle has not been used for over
1 week, the fuel should be drained from the float chamber. The engine will
start up immediately if the float chamber is filled with fresh, ignitable fuel
Starting when the engine is warm
1 Open fuel tap [1].
2 Kick the side up all the way or remove the plug-in stand.
3 Apply the front brake.
4 Operate the kickstarter, depressing it all the way, without opening the throttle.
What to do when the engine is “flooded”
1 Close fuel tap [1].
2 Applying the front brake.
3 Start engine with full throttle. If necessary, unscrew spark plug and
dry it.
4 Once the engine is running, open fuel tap again.
Starting off
Slowly release the brake lever while simultaneously opening the throttle.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE SIDE STAND IS KICKED ALL THE WAY UP OR THE
PLUG-IN STAND REMOVED BEFORE YOU LET YOUR CHILD DRIVE OFF. THE MOTOR-
CYCLE COULD RUN OUT OF CONTROL IF THE STAND TOUCHES THE GROUND.
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