8 PREPARING FOR USE
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Clean the chain.
Chain cleaner (
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Fit the steel sprocket.
Tip
Do not grease the chain.
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Clean the radiator fins.
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Straighten bent radiator fins carefully.
Condition
Regular use in sand
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Change the piston every 10 operating hours.
8.6
Preparing for rides on wet sand
M01129-01
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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 required
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.
M01106-01
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Fit a waterproofing device on the air filter.
Waterproofing device for air filter (79006921000)
Info
See the
KTM PowerParts
fitting instructions.
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Adjust the carburetor jetting and setting.
Info
Your authorized KTM workshop can recommend the
right carburetor tuning.
