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2 SAFETY ADVICE
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2.5 Safe operation
Danger
Danger of accidents A rider who is not fit to ride poses a danger to him or herself and others.
–Do not operate the vehicle if you are not fit to ride due to alcohol, drugs or medication.
–Do not operate the vehicle if you are physically or mentally impaired.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and death.
–Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation when running the engine.
–Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or running the engine in an enclosed space.
Warning
Danger of burns Some vehicle components become hot when the vehicle is operated.
–Do not touch any parts such as the exhaust system, radiator, engine, damper, or brake system before
the vehicle parts have cooled down.
–Let the vehicle parts cool down before you perform any work on the vehicle.
Only operate the vehicle when it is in perfect technical condition, in accordance with its intended use, and in a
safe and environmentally compatible manner.
The vehicle should only be used by trained persons. An appropriate driver's license is needed to drive the vehicle
on public roads.
Have any faults that impair safety immediately remedied by an authorized workshop.
Adhere to the information and warning labels on the vehicle.
2.6 Protective clothing
Warning
Risk of injury Missing or poor protective clothing presents an increased safety risk.
–Wear appropriate protective clothing such as helmet, boots, gloves as well as trousers and a jacket
with protectors on all rides.
–Always wear protective clothing that is in good condition and meets the legal regulations.
In the interest of your own safety, KTM AG recommends that you only operate the vehicle while wearing suitable
protective clothing.
2.7 Work rules
Unless specified otherwise, the ignition must be turned off during all work (models with ignition lock, models
with transponder key) or the motor must be at a standstill (models without ignition lock or transponder key).
Special tools are necessary for certain tasks. The tools are not a component of the vehicle, but can be ordered
using the number in parentheses. Example: bearing puller (15112017000)
Unless otherwise noted, normal conditions apply to all tasks and descriptions.
Ambient temperature 20 °C (68 °F)
Ambient air pressure 1,013 mbar (14.69 psi)
Relative air humidity 60 ± 5 %
During assembly, use new parts to replace parts which cannot be reused (e.g. self-locking screws and nuts,
expansion screws, seals, sealing rings, O-rings, pins, and lock washers).
In the case of certain screws, a screw adhesive (e.g. Loctite®) is required. Observe the manufacturer's instructi-
ons.
If thread locker (e.g., Precote®) has already been applied to a new part, do not apply any additional thread locker.