KTM 40LC4-E Motorcycle User Manual


 
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Fuel tap
OFF In this position the fuel tap is closed. No fuel may flow to the
carburetor.
ON When using the motorcycle, the twist grip must be set to the ON
position. Now fuel may flow to carburetor. In this position the tank
empties down to the fuel reserve of approx. 2.5 liters.
RES The reserve, approximately 2.5 liters, cannot be tapped until the twist
grip is turned to the RES position. Fill the tank as soon as possible and
remember to turn the twist grip back to the ON position so that you
will have backup fuel next time, too.
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CAUTION
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HE FUEL TAP SHOULD BE LOCKED WHENEVER THE MOTORCYCLE IS PARKED. IF THE TAP
IS NOT CLOSED THE CARBURETOR MAY OVERFLOW AND FUEL CAN GET INTO THE
ENGINE
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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
between first and second gear.
Kickstarter
The kickstarter is mounted on the left side of the engine. Its upper part can
be swivelled.
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WARNING
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HEN STARTING THE ENGINE, MAKE SURE THAT YOU ALWAYS WEAR STURDY
MOTORCYCLING BOOTS IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURY
. YOU MIGHT SLIDE OFF THE
KICKSTARTER
, OR THE ENGINE MAY CAUSE THE KICKSTARTER TO RECOIL, THEREBY
CAUSING INJURIES TO FOOT AND LEG
.
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ALWAYS KICK THE KICKSTARTER BRISKLY ALL THE WAY AND, WHILE DOING SO, NEVER
OPEN THE THROTTLE
. KICKSTARTING WITH INSUFFICIENT MOMENTUM AND AN OPE-
NED THROTTLE LEVER INCREASES THE DANGER OF A POSSIBLE RECOIL.
Foot brake pedal
The foot brake pedal is located in front of the right footrest. Its basic
position can be adjusted to your seat position (see maintenance work).
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WARNING
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IF THE 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
. DONT RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE ANYMORE WITHOUT FIRST HAVING
THE BRAKE SYSTEM LOOKED OVER BY A
KTM DEALER.
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