KTM 250 Motorcycle User Manual


 
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Filler cap
To open it: turn filler cap counter-clockwise.
To close it: put filler cap back on and tighten it by turning it clockwise.
Install tank breather hose
1 without kinks.
Fuel tap
OFF In this position the fuel tap is closed. No fuel can flow to the carburetor.
ON During operation the twist grip must be turned to ON. This means
that the fuel can flow to the carburetor. With the twist grip in this
position the tank will be emptied until only the reserve is left.
RES The reserve tank cannot be tapped until the rotating handle is turned
to the RES position. Fill the tank as soon as possible and remember to
turn the rotating handle back to the ON position so that you will have
backup fuel next time, too.
Reserve of the 9 l tank . . . . . . 1.3 l (0.32 US gallons)
Reserve of the 11 l tank
. . . . . . .
1.7 l (0.45 US gallons)
Choke knob
When pulling the choke knob 2 fully towards the top, a bore is opened in
the carburetor. Through this bore the engine can take in additional fuel.
This results in a rich fuel-air mixture, that is needed for a cold start.
When pressing the choke knob downward in the carburetor, the bore is
closed again.
Shift lever
The shift lever is mounted on the left side of the engine. The position of the
gears is shown in the illustration. Neutral, or the idle speed, is located bet-
ween first and second gear.
ON RESOFF
SX
MXC
EXC
2,3,4,5 (6)
1
N
2
1