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CAUTION
!
–C
LOSE THE FUEL TAP WHEN LEAVING YOUR VEHICLE. OTHERWISE THE
CARBURETTOR CAN FLOOD AND FUEL WILL ENTER THE ENGINE
.
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EVER PARK YOUR MOTORCYCLE IN FIRE HAZARDOUS PLACES DUE TO
DRY GRASS OR OTHER EASILY FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE SIDE STAND:
Use your foot to push the side stand forward as far as possible,
and lean your motorcycle to the side. Make sure that your
motorcycle is standing safely on solid ground. Just in case, you
can also put in a gear.
!
CAUTION
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T
HE SIDE STAND IS DIMENSIONED FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE MOTORCYCLE
ONLY
. IF YOU ARE SITTING ON THE MOTORBIKE AND THUS APPLY AN
ADDITIONAL LOAD ONTO THE SIDE STAND
, YOU MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE SIDE STAND OR THE FRAME
, AND YOUR MOTORBIKE MAY FALL OVER.
Fuel
The LC4 engine needs premium gasoline with an octane
number of 95 or higher.
!
CAUTION
!
U
SE LEADED OR UNLEADED PREMIUM GRADE GASOLINE (95 OCTANES).
N
EVER USE ANY GASOLINE HAVING LESS THAN 95 OCTANES BECAUSE IT
MAY DAMAGE THE ENGINE
.
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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 REFUELLING
. 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’SADVICE IMMEDIATELY.
Fuel expands when its temperature rises. Therefore do not fill
the tank to the top (see fig.).
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WARNING
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–AVOID ABRUPT LOAD CHANGES WHILE RIDING AROUND BENDS AND
ON WET OR SLIPPERY GROUND
. OTHERWISE YOU MIGHT EASILY LOSE
CONTROL OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE
.
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HEN DRIVING OFF-ROAD, ALWAYS HAVE A FRIEND ON A SECOND
MOTORCYCLE TO KEEP YOU COMPANY
, SO THAT YOU CAN HELP EACH
OTHER SHOULD DIFFICULTIES ARISE
.
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FTER FALLING WITH THE MOTORCYCLE, CHECK ALL FUNCTIONS
THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING UP OPERATIONS AGAIN
.
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BENT HANDLEBAR MUST ALWAYS BE REPLACED. NEVER TRY TO
STRAIGHTEN THE HANDLEBAR BECAUSE THIS WILL CAUSE IT TO LOSE ITS
STABILITY
.
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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 TO WARM
UP
. AFTER THAT NO FURTHER PRECAUTIONS IN THIS RESPECT NEED BE
TAKEN
. THE ENGINE HAS REACHED ITS OPERATING TEMPERATURE AS
SOON AS THE RADIATORS BECOME WARM
.
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EVER HAVE THE THROTTLE WIDE OPEN WHEN CHANGING DOWN TO
A LOWER GEAR
. THE ENGINE WILL OVER-REV, DAMAGING THE VALVES.
I
N ADDITION, THE REAR WHEEL LOCKS SO THAT THE MOTORCYCLE
CAN EASILY GET OUT OF CONTROL
.
–L
ONG WHEELIES LEAD TO A DROP IN THE OIL PRESSURE WHICH CAN
LEAD TO MOTOR DAMAGE
.
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F ANY ABNORMAL VIBRATIONS OCCUR WHILE DRIVING, CHECK THAT
THE ENGINE FASTENING BOLTS ARE TIGHT
.
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NTHE EVENT THAT, WHILE RIDING ON YOUR MOTORCYCLE, YOU
NOTICE ANY UNUSUAL OPERATION
-RELATED NOISE, STOP
IMMEDIATELY
, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, AND CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED
KTM DEALER.
Braking
Close throttle 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 care, blocking
wheels can cause you to skid or fall. Also change down to
lower gears depending on your speed.
When driving down hill, use the braking effect of the engine.
Change down one or two gears but do not overspeed the
engine. In this way, you will not need to brake so much and
the brakes will not overheat.
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WARNING
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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
WEAKER THE BREAKING EFFECT
. IN EXTREME CASES, THE ENTIRE
BRAKING SYSTEM CAN FAIL
.
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N 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.
–D
IRTY BRAKE DISCS CAUSE INCREASED TEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND
BRAKE DISCS
.
Stopping and parking
Apply the brakes fully and put the engine into neutral. To stop
the engine, switch off the ignition or pull the short circuit
button when the engine is idling, until the engine stops. Turn
the fuel tap to the OFF position, park on an area with firm
ground, and lock the motorcycle.
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WARNING
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– ALWAYS PARK YOUR MOTORBIKE ON A SOLID AND HORIZONTAL
SURFACE
.
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OTORCYCLE ENGINES PRODUCE A GREAT AMOUNT OF HEAT WHILE
RUNNING
. THE ENGINE, EXHAUST PIPE, MUFFLER, BRAKE ROTORS, AND
SHOCK ABSORBERS CAN BECOME VERY HOT
. DONOTTOUCH ANY OF
THESE PARTS AFTER OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE
, AND TAKE CARE TO
PARK IT WHERE PEDESTRIANS ARE NOT LIKELY TO TOUCH IT AND GET
BURNED
.
35 mm