KTM Freeride 350, Owner'S Manual

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SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
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16.1
Changing the fuel screen
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Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
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Never refuel the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes, and always switch off the engine first. Be careful that no
fuel is spilt, especially on hot vehicle components. Clean up spilt fuel immediately.
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Fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if the tank is overfilled. See the notes on refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid contact of the fuel with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapors. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse imme-
diately with water and contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If fuel is swallowed,
contact a doctor immediately. Change clothing that has come into contact with fuel.
Warning
Environmental hazard Improper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment.
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Do not allow fuel to get into the ground water, the ground, or the sewage system.
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Main work
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Thoroughly clean the plug-in connection of the fuel line using compressed air.
Info
Under no circumstances should dirt enter into the fuel line. Dirt in the fuel
line clogs the injection valve.
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Disconnect the plug-in connection of the fuel line.
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Pull fuel screen
1
out of the connecting piece.
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Slide a new fuel screen into the connecting piece.
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Lubricate the O-ring and connect plug-in connection of the fuel line.
Follow-up work
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are poisonous and inhaling them may
result in unconsciousness and/or death.
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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
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Start the engine and check the response.
16.2
Checking the engine oil level
Info
The engine oil level can be checked when the engine is cold or warm.
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Condition
The engine is cold.
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Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil level is up to the middle
A
of the level viewer.
» If the engine oil is not up to the middle of the level viewer:
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Add engine oil. ( p. 87)
Condition
The engine is at operating temperature.
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Check the engine oil level.
Info
After switching off the engine, wait one minute before checking the
level.
The engine oil is at a level between the middle
A
and upper edge
B
of the
level viewer.