User manual KTM 50 SR ADVENTURE 2000

[. . . ] 50 MINI ADVENTURE, 50 SX JUNIOR, 50 JR ADVENTURE, 50 SX SENIOR, 50 SR ADVENTURE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG OWNERS HANDBOOK MANUEL D'UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES 2000 Art. Nr. 3. 205. 81 7/99 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE LETTING YOUR YOUNGSTER RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE FOR THE FIRST TIME. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS THAT WILL HELP YOU AND YOUR YOUNGSTER TO OPERATE AND HANDLE THE MOTORCYCLE PROPERLY. IN THE INTEREST OF EVERYBODY INVOLVED, WE URGE YOU TO PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION MARKED AS FOLLOWS: WARNING IGNORING THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CAN ENDANGER YOUR BODY AND YOUR LIFE. ! [. . . ] Operate the kickstarter, depressing it all the way, without opening the throttle. ­ ­ What to do when the engine is , , flooded" 1 Close fuel tap 2 Squeeze both brake levers. 4 Once the engine is running, open fuel tap again. ENGINE SPEED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE SWITCHING TO FULL LOAD. WHILE YOUR ALLOW THE ENGINE TO WARM UP, NEVER LET YOUR MOTORCYCLE REST ON ITS SIDESTAND IN AN INCLINED POSITION (SEE PHOTO). IN THE EVENT THAT, WHILE YOUR CHILD IS RIDING ON THE MOTORCYCLE, YOU NOTICE ANY UNUSUAL OPERATION-RELATED NOISE, YOUR CHILD SHOULD STOP IMMEDIATELY, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, AND CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED KTM DEALER. Starting off Slowly release the brake lever while simultaneously opening the throttle. WARNING YOU START OFF, CHECK THAT THE SIDE STAND HAS BEEN SWUNG RIGHT UP TO THE TOP. IF THE STAND DRAGS ON THE FLOOR, YOU MAY LOSE CONTROL OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE. BEFORE O. K. Braking DON'T Driving The engine speed, and thus the driving speed, are regulated by the throttle grip. The choke must always be deactivated as soon as the engine has warmed up. If your motorcycle has a Dell'orto carburetor, briefly open the throttle all the way to restore the choke lever to its original position. If your motorcycle has a Mikuni carburetor, pull the choke lever into the original position. WARNING ­ YOUR ­ ­ CHILD SHOULD NEVER DRIVE FASTER THAN ITS SKILLS AND THE TERRAIN PERMIT. WHEN THE ENGINE SPEED DROPS TO THE LEVEL AT WHICH THE CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH DISENGAGES, BRAKING WITH THE ENGINE IS NO LONGER POSSIBLE AND THE MOTORCYCLE CAN ONLY BE SLOWED DOWN USING THE BRAKES. WHEN LIGHT SHINES DIRECTLY ON A SCRATCHED VISOR OR GOGGLES, YOU WILL BE PRACTICALLY BLIND. AFTER FALLING WITH THE MOTORCYCLE, CHECK ALL ITS FUNCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING IT AGAIN. NEVER TRY TO STRAIGHTEN THE HANDLEBAR BECAUSE THIS WILL CAUSE IT TO LOSE ITS STABILITY. Close the throttle and squeeze both brake levers simultaneously. On sandy, wet or slippery terrain the rear wheel brake should be preferred. The brakes should always be operated carefully as locking wheels can cause skidding or falls. WARNING BRAKE DRUM AND LININGS HEAT UP DURING BRAKE OPERATION, THUS REDUCING THE EFFECT OF THE BRAKES. Stopping Reduce the speed. Immediately before the motorcycle comes to a stop, put the left foot down. To turn off the engine, press the short circuit button until the engine stops. WARNING ­ NEVER LEAVE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT SUPERVISION AS LONG AS ­ MOTORCYCLES THEREFORE, KEEP THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. IN MIND THAT THE ENGINE, THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE BRAKES CAN HEAT UP CONSIDERABLY. MAKE SURE THAT THESE PARTS ARE NOT TOUCHED AND ALWAYS TAKE CARE, WHEN PARKING THE MOTORCYCLE, THAT OTHER PERSONS WILL NOT BURN THEMSELVES. ­ ­ ­ ! [. . . ] KTM RECOMMENDS THE PRODUCTS MADE BY PUTOLINE FOR AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE. , , ACTION CLEANER" FOR CLEANING PURPOSES AND , , ACTION FLUID" TO OIL THE FOAM FILTER. OTHERWISE, DUST AND DIRT MAY GET INTO THE ENGINE AND LEAD TO INCREASED WEAR. 3 4 Thoroughly wash the foam filter in special cleaning fluid and allow it to dry well. Only press out the filter, do not wring it out under any circumstances. Insert the air filter in the opening and fasten it with the filter holder. [. . . ]