Operation Manual

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– Mount the steel sprocket.
– Clean the motorcycle. ( p. 115)
– Carefully align bent radiator fins.
8.7 Preparing for rides at high temperature and slow speed
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– Check the radiator cap.
Value on the radiator cap 1.8 bar (26 psi)
» If the displayed value does not correspond to the setpoint value:
Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets
very hot and is under pressure.
– Do not open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other cooling sys-
tem components if the engine or the cooling system are at oper-
ating temperature.
– 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.
– In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately
with lukewarm water.
– Change the radiator cap.
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– Adjust the secondary drive to the road conditions.
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The transmission oil heats up quickly when the clutch is operated frequently
due to an excessively high secondary drive.
– Clean the chain.
Chain cleaner ( p. 143)
– Clean the radiator fins.
– Straighten bent radiator fins carefully.
– Check the coolant level. ( p. 100)
8.8 Preparing for riding at low temperatures or in snow
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– Mount the rain cover for the air filter.
Waterproofing device for air filter (79006921000)
Info
Follow the KTM PowerParts mounting instructions.
– Adjust the carburetor jetting and setting.
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Your authorized KTM workshop can recommend the right carburetor tuning.