KTM 450 EXC-R EU Motorcycle User Manual


 
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RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Stopping, parking
Warning
Danger of burnsSome vehicle components get very hot when the machine is driven.
Do not touch hot components such as exhaust system, radiator, engine, shock absorber and brakes. Allow these compo-
nents to cool down before starting work on them.
Note
Danger of damageDanger of damage by the vehicle running away or falling over.
Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
Note
Fire hazardSome components (engine, radiator and exhaust system) get very hot when the engine is running.
Do not place the vehicle where there are flammable or explosive substances.
Brake the motorcycle.
Shift gear to neutral.
(Every XCR-W models)
Press the short circuit buttonb at engine idling speed until the engine stops.
(EXC-RbEU, EXC-RbAUS/UK, EXC-RbSIXbDAYS)
Press the short circuit buttonb at engine idling speed until the engine stops.
(EXC-RbUSA)
Push the emergency off switch at engine indling speed to the positionb .
Turn the handleb
of the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figureb500137-10b P. 20)
Stand the motorcycle on a hard surface.
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Refueling
Danger
Fire hazardFuel can easily catch fire.
Never fill up the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes, and always switch off the engine first. Be careful that no
fuel is spilt, especially on hot vehicle components. Clean up spilt fuel immediately.
Fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if the tank is overfilled. See specifications on filling up with fuel.
Warning
Danger of poisoningFuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
Avoid contact between fuel and skin, eyes and clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapors. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse imme-
diately with water and contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If fuel is swallowed,
contact a doctor immediately. Change clothing that has come into contact with fuel.
Warning
Environmental hazardImproper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment.
Do not allow fuel to get into the ground water, the ground, or the sewage system.
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Open the filler cap. ( P. 20)
Fill the fuel tank with fuel up to measurementb
.
Specification
Measurement ofb
35bmm (1.38bin)
Tank capacity
(EXC-RbEU, EXC-
RbAUS/UK, EXC-
RbSIXbDAYS, XCR-
WbZA)
9bl (2.4bUSbgal) Super unleaded (ROZ 95 / RON 95 /
PON 91) ( P. 114)
Tank capacity
(EXC-RbUSA, XCR-
WbUSA)
9.2bl
(2.43bUSbgal)
Super unleaded (ROZ 95 / RON 95 /
PON 91) ( P. 114)
Close the filler cap. ( P. 20)