KTM 450 EXC-R EU, 450 EXC-R AUS/UK, 450 EXC-R SIX DAYS, 450 EXC-R USA, 450 XCR-W UsA, 450 XCR-W ZA, 530 EXC-R EU, 530 EXC-R AUS/UK, 530 EXC-R SIX DAYS, 530 EXC-R USA, 530 XCR-W USA, 530 XCR-W ZA Motorcycle User Manual


 
OPERATING ELEMENTS 21
Choke (EXC-RbAUS/UK, EXC-RbSIXbDAYS, EXC-RbUSA, XCR-W)
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The chokebis 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 ದbThe choke lever is pulled out to the stop.
Choke function deactivated ದbThe choke lever is pushed in to the stop.
Choke (EXC-RbEU)
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The flasher switchb is fitted on the left side of the handlebar.
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 ದbThe choke lever is pulled to the stop.
Choke function deactivated ದbThe choke lever is pushed back to the stop.
Shift lever
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The shift leverbis mounted on the left side of the engine.
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The gear positions can be seen in the photograph.
The neutral or idle position is between the first and second gears.
Foot brake pedal
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The foot brake pedalb is located in front of the right footrest and operates the rear
wheel brake.