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Refueling, fuel
125-300: Unleaded premium gasoline RON 95 mixed with
high grade two stroke oil. Mixture ratio 1:40 - 1:60
Fuel and engine oil should only be mixed immediately before
use. KTM recommends SHELL ADVANCE RACING X.
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WARNING
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G
ASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS. EXTREME CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN HANDLING GASOLINE
. DO NOT REFUEL THE
MOTORCYCLE NEAR OPEN FLAMES OR BURNING CIGARETTES
. ALWAYS
SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE REFUELING
. BE CAREFUL NOT TO SPILL
GASOLINE ON THE ENGINE OR EXHAUST PIPE WHILE THE ENGINE IS HOT
.
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IPE UP SPILLS PROMPTLY. IFGASOLINE IS SWALLOWED OR SPLASHED IN
THE EYES
, SEEK A DOCTOR’S ADVICE IMMEDIATELY.
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CAUTION
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NLY USE PREMIUM
-GRADE GASOLINE ROZ 98 RESPECTIVELY 95
MIXED WITH HIGH-GRADE TWO-STROKE ENGINE OIL. OTHER TYPES OF
GASOLINE CAN CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE
.
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ONOT USE PREMIXED TWO-STROKE OILS, OILS FOR OUTBOARD
ENGINES OR NORMAL ENGINE OIL TO PREPARE THE MIXTURE
.
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O NOT USE GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURES THAT ARE OLDER THAN
ONE WEEK
. THE LUBRICATION PROPERTIES OF SOME TWO-STROKE
OILS CAN DETERIORATE VERY RAPIDLY
.
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NLY USE KNOWN BRANDS OF HIGH-GRADE 2-STROKE ENGINE OIL
(i.e. SHELL ADVANCE RACING X).
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EVER MIX SYNTHETIC OILS AND MINERAL OILS.
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OT ENOUGH OIL OR LOW-GRADE OIL CAN CAUSE EROSION OF THE
PISTON
. WHEN USING TOO MUCH OIL, THE ENGINE MAY START SMO-
KING AND FOUL THE SPARK PLUG.
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F YOUR MOTORCYCLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A CATALYTIC CONVERTER,
ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND THAT LEADED FUEL WILL DESTROY THE CATALY-
TIC CONVERTER.
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UEL EXPANDS WHEN ITS TEMPERATURE RISES. THEREFORE DO NOT
FILL THE TANK TO THE TOP
. (SEE FIG.)
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CAUTION
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IGH RPM RATES WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD HAVE AN ADVERSE
EFFECT ON THE LIFE OF YOUR ENGINE
. WERECOMMEND YOU RUN
THE ENGINE IN A MODERATE RPM RANGE FOR A FEW MILES GIVING IT
A CHANCE TO WARM UP
. AFTER THAT NO FURTHER PRECAUTIONS IN
THIS RESPECT NEED TO BE TAKEN
.
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EVER HAVE THE THROTTLE WIDE OPEN WHEN CHANGING DOWN TO
A LOWER GEAR
. THE ENGINE WILL OVERREV, DAMAGING THE VALVES.
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N ADDITION, THE REAR WHEEL WILL BLOCK SO THAT THE MOTORCY-
CLE CAN EASILY GET OUT OF CONTROL.
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FTHE ENGINE RUNS WITHOUT THROTTLE DURING LONGER DOWNHILL
TRAVEL
, THE ENGINE SHOULD BE ACCELERATED OCCASIONALLY TO
ENSURE THAT IT IS SUPPLIED WITH SUFFICIENT LUBRICANT WHICH IS
MIXED IN THE FUEL
.
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NTHE EVENT THAT, WHILE RIDING ON YOUR MOTORCYCLE, YOU
NOTICE ANY UNUSUAL OPERATION
-RELATED NOISE, STOP IMMEDIA-
TELY, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, AND CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED KTM
DEALER.
Braking
Turn off the gas and apply the hand and foot brakes at the
same time. When driving on sandy, wet or slippery ground,
use mainly the rear wheel brake. Always brake with feeling,
blocking wheels can cause you to skid or fall. Also change
down to lower gears depending on your speed.
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WARNING
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–IN CASE OF RAIN, AFTER WASHING THE MOTORCYCLE, AFTER RIDES
THROUGH WATER AND IN CASE OF RIDES ON WET OFF
-ROAD TRACKS,
HUMID OR DIRTY BRAKE DISCS CAN DELAY THE BRAKING EFFECT. THE
BRAKES MUST BE PULLED UNTIL THEY ARE DRY OR CLEAN
.
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IDES ON SALT-STREWED OR DIRTY ROADS CAN ALSO DELAY THE
BRAKING EFFECT
. THE BRAKES MUST BE PULLED UNTIL THEY ARE CLEAN.
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IRTY BRAKE DISCS CAUSE INCREASED TEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND
BRAKE DISCS
.
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HEN YOU BRAKE, THE BRAKE DISCS, BRAKE PADS, BRAKE CALIPER
AND BRAKE FLUID HEAT UP
. THE HOTTER THESE PARTS GET, THE WEA-
KER THE BREAKING EFFECT. IN EXTREME CASES, THE ENTIRE BRAKING
SYSTEM CAN FAIL
.
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FTHE RESISTANCE IN THE HAND BRAKE LEVER OR FOOT BRAKE PEDAL
FEELS
“SPONGY” (TOO MUCH GIVE), THIS IS AN INDICATION THAT
SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM
. DON’T RIDE YOUR
MOTORCYCLE ANYMORE WITHOUT FIRST HAVING THE BRAKE SYSTEM
LOOKED OVER BY A
KTM DEALER.
Stopping and parking
Brake motorcycle and shift gears to idling. To switch off the
engine, depress short circuit switch until the engine stops or
switch off ignition. Close fuel tap.
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WARNING
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MOTORCYCLE ENGINES PRODUCE A GREAT AMOUNT OF HEAT WHILE
RUNNING
. THE ENGINE, EXHAUST PIPE, MUFFLER, BRAKE ROTORS, AND
SHOCK ABSORBERS CAN BECOME VERY HOT
. DO NOT TOUCH ANY OF
THESE PARTS AFTER STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE
, AND TAKE CARE TO
PARK IT WHERE PEDESTRIANS ARE NOT LIKELY TO TOUCH IT AND GET BURNED
.
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CAUTION
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LOSE THE FUEL TAP WHEN LEAVING YOUR VEHICLE. OTHERWISE THE
CARBURETOR MAY GET FLOODED AND FUEL WILL ENTER THE ENGINE
.
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EVER PARK YOUR MOTORCYCLE IN PLACES WHERE THERE EXIST FIRE
HAZARDS DUE TO DRY GRASS OR OTHER EASILY FLAMMABLE
MATERIALS
.
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HE SIDE STAND IS ONLY DESIGNED FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE
MOTORCYCLE
. IF YOU GET ON YOUR MOTORCYCLE AND THUS PUT
ADDITIONAL WEIGHT ON THE MOTORCYCLE
, THE SIDE STAND OR THE
FRAME CAN BE DAMAGED OR THE MOTORCYCLE MAY FALL ON THE
SIDE
.
35 mm