Starting. KTM 1290 Super Adventure, 1290 Super Adventure 2016

10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS

10.2

Starting

Danger

Danger of poisoning

Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and/or death.

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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventilation, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an effective exhaust extraction system.

Caution

Danger of accidents

If the vehicle is operated with a discharged battery or without a battery, electronic components and safety equipment may be damaged.

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Never operate the vehicle with a discharged battery or without a battery.

Note

Engine failure

High engine speeds in cold engines have a negative effect on the service life of the engine.

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Always warm up the engine at low engine speeds.

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Press the emergency OFF switch to the position

ON

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Switch on the ignition by turning the black ignition key to the position

ON

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After you switch on the ignition, you can hear the fuel pump working for about two seconds. The function check of the combination instrument is run at the same time.

The ABS lamp lights up and goes back out after starting off.

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Shift the transmission to idle .

The green idling speed indicator lamp lights up.

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