KTM 690 Motorcycle User Manual


 
RIDING INSTRUCTIONS 50
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.
Note
Material damageDamage and destruction of components by excessive load.
The side stand is designed for the weight of the motorcycle only. Do not sit on the motorcycle when it is supported by the side stand
only. The side stand and/or the frame could be damaged and the motorcycle could fall over.
Brake the motorcycle.
Shift gear to neutral.
Turn the ignition key to thebpositionb .
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If the engine is switched off with the emergency OFF switch and the ignition remains switched on at the ignition lock, power
continues to flow to most power consumers and the battery will discharge. You should therefore always switch off the engine
with the ignition key - the emergency OFF switch is intended for emergencies only.
Park the motorcycle on a hard surface.
Swing the side stand forward with your foot as far as it will go and lean the vehicle on it.
Turn the steering to the left, press the ignition key down to the positionb and turn it to the positionb . To make locking the steering
easier, move the handlebar a little to the left and right. Remove the ignition key.