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KTM 85 SX 2003 - Braking and Stopping; Driving Instructions - Fuel and Safety; Refueling and Fuel Specifications; General Driving Warnings

KTM 85 SX 2003
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!
CAUTION
!
–DRIVING A COLD ENGINE AT HIGH SPEED WILL REDUCE THE LIFE OF
THE ENGINE
. WE RECOMMEND TO WARM THE ENGINE UP AT A
MEDIUM ENGINE SPEED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE SWITCHING TO
FULL LOAD
.
–N
EVER HAVE THE THROTTLE WIDE OPEN WHEN CHANGING DOWN TO
ALOWER GEAR
. T
HE ENGINE WILL OVERREV, DAMAGING THE VALVES.
IN ADDITION,
THE REAR WHEEL BLOCKS SO THAT THE MOTORCYCLE
CAN EASILY GET OUT OF CONTROL
.
–IF THE ENGINE RUNS WITHOUT THROTTLE DURING LONGER DOWNHILL
TRAVEL
, THE ENGINE SHOULD BE ACCELERATED OCCASIONALLY TO
ENSURE THAT IT IS SUPPLIED WITH SUFFICIENT LUBRICANT WHICH IS
MIXED IN THE FUEL
.
–I
N THE EVENT THAT, WHILE YOUR CHILD IS RIDING ON THE MOTORCY-
CLE,
YOU NOTICE ANY UNUSUAL OPERATION-RELATED NOISE, YOUR
CHILD SHOULD STOP IMMEDIATELY
, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, AND
CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED
KTM DEALER.
Braking
Turn off the gas 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 feeling,
blocking wheels can cause you to skid or fall. Also change
down to lower gears depending on your speed.
WARNING
–I
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
.
–D
IRTY BRAKE DISCS CAUSE INCREASED TEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND
BRAKE DISCS
.
–W
HEN YOU BRAKE, THE BRAKE DISCS, BRAKE PADS, BRAKE CALIPER
AND BRAKE FLUID HEAT UP
. THE HOTTER THESE PARTS GET, THE WEA-
KER THE BREAKING EFFECT. IN EXTREME CASES, THE ENTIRE BRAKING
SYSTEM CAN FAIL
.
Stopping
Brake motorcycle and shift gears to idling. To switch off the
engine, depress short circuit switch until the engine stops.
Close fuel tap.
WARNING
MOTORCYCLE ENGINES PRODUCE A GREAT AMOUNT OF HEAT WHILE
RUNNING
. THE ENGINE, EXHAUST PIPE, MUFFLER, BRAKE ROTORS, AND
SHOCK ABSORBERS CAN BECOME VERY HOT
. DO NOT TOUCH ANY OF
THESE PARTS AFTER STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE
, AND TAKE CARE TO
PARK IT WHERE PEDESTRIANS ARE NOT LIKELY TO TOUCH IT AND GET BUR
-
NED
.
!
CAUTION
!
–CLOSE THE FUEL TAP WHEN LEAVING YOUR VEHICLE. OTHERWISE THE
CARBURETOR MAY GET FLOODED AND FUEL WILL ENTER THE ENGINE
.
–T
HE PLUG-IN STAND IS DESIGNED TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE
MOTORCYCLE ONLY
. BY SITTING ON THE MOTORCYCLE, YOUR CHILD
WILL PUT ADDITIONAL WEIGHT ON THE PLUG
-IN STAND, POSSIBLY
CAUSING THE PLUG
-IN STAND OR SWINGING FORK TO BE DAMAGED
OR THE MOTORCYCLE TO FALL DOWN
.
Refueling, fuel
Oil (high-grade two-stroke engine oil; i.e. Motorex Cross
Power 2T) must be mixed with the fuel (ROZ 95) at a mixing
ratio of 1:40.
WARNING
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS. EXTREME CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED WHEN HANDLING GASOLINE
. NEVER REFUEL THE
MOTORCYCLE NEAR OPEN FLAMES OR BURNING CIGARETTES
. ALWAYS
SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE REFUELING
. BE CAREFUL NOT TO SPILL
GASOLINE ON THE ENGINE OR EXHAUST PIPE WHILE THE ENGINE IS HOT
.
W
IPE UP SPILLS PROMPTLY. IFGASOLINE IS SWALLOWED OR SPLASHED IN
THE EYES
,
SEEK A DOCTOR’S ADVICE IMMEDIATELY.
!
CAUTION
!
–ONLY USE PREMIUM-GRADE GASOLINE ROZ 95 MIXED WITH HIGH-
GRADE TWO-STROKE ENGINE OIL. OTHER TYPES OF GASOLINE CAN
CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE
.
–O
NLY USE KNOWN BRANDS OF HIGH-GRADE 2-STROKE ENGINE OIL
(MOTOREX CROSS POWER 2T).
–N
OT ENOUGH OIL OR LOW
-GRADE OIL CAN CAUSE EROSION OF THE
PISTON
. WHEN USING TOO MUCH OIL, THE ENGINE MAY START SMO-
KING AND FOUL THE SPARK PLUG.
–F
UEL EXPANDS WHEN ITS TEMPERATURE RISES
. THEREFORE DO NOT fill
the tank to the top. (see fig.)
40 mm

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