KTM 85 SX 17/14 2021, Owner'S Manual

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7 PREPARING FOR USE
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7.6 Preparing vehicle for rides on wet and muddy circuits
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Make sure that no radiator covers ( p. 90) are installed.
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Adjust the carburetor jetting and setting.
Info
Your authorized KTM workshop can recommend the
right carburetor tuning.
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Clean the motorcycle. ( p. 108)
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Straighten bent radiator fins carefully.
7.7 Preparing vehicle for high temperatures or slow riding
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Make sure that no radiator covers ( p. 90) are installed.
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Check the radiator cap.
Value on the radiator cap 1.8 bar (26 psi)
» If the indicated value does not correspond to the setpoint
value:
Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle oper-
ation, the coolant gets very hot and is under
pressure.
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Do not open the radiator, the radiator hoses
or other cooling system components if the
engine or the cooling system are at operat-
ing temperature.
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Allow the cooling system and the engine to
cool down before you open the radiator, the
radiator hoses or other components of the
cooling system.
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In the event of scalding, rinse the area
affected immediately with lukewarm water.
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Change the radiator cap.
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Adjust the secondary drive to the road conditions.
Info
The engine oil heats up quickly when the clutch is
operated frequently due to an excessively high sec-
ondary ratio.
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Clean the radiator fins.
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Straighten the bent radiator fins carefully.
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Check the coolant level. ( p. 93)