Storage; Preparing For Use After Storage - KTM 2013 690 SMC R EU Repair Manual

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STORAGE

23.1 Storage
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Fuel must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. Do not breathe in the fuel vapors. If contact occurs with
the eyes, rinse with water immediately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with
soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that is contaminated with fuel.
Store fuel properly in a suitable canister and keep away from children.
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If you want to garage the motorcycle for a longer period, take the following actions.
Before storing the motorcycle, check all parts for function and wear. If service, repairs or replacements are necessary, you
should do this during the storage period (less workshop overload). In this way, you can avoid long workshop waiting times at the
start of the new season.
23.2

Preparing for use after storage

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Clean the motorcycle. (
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Change the engine oil and filter, clean the oil screens. (
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Check the antifreeze and coolant level. (
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When refueling for the last time before taking the motorcycle out of service, add
fuel additive.
Fuel additive (
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Ride the motorcycle until the low fuel warning lamp lights up and the display
changes to TRIP F so that you can fill up with fresh fuel when you take the
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motorcycle back into service.
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Check the tire air pressure. (
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Remove the battery. (
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Recharge the battery. (
Guideline
Storage temperature of battery without
direct sunshine
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Store the vehicle in a dry location that is not subject to large fluctuations in tem-
perature.
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KTM recommends jacking up the motorcycle.
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Raise the motorcycle with the rear wheel stand. (
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Raise the motorcycle with the front wheel stand. (
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Cover the motorcycle with a tarp or cover that is permeable to air.
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Do not use non-porous materials since they prevent humidity from escaping,
thus causing corrosion.
Avoid running the engine for a short time only. Since the engine cannot
warm up properly, the water vapor produced during combustion condenses
and causes valves and exhaust system to rust.
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Take the motorcycle off of the front wheel stand. (
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Take the motorcycle off of the rear wheel stand. (
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Recharge the battery. (
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Install the battery. (
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Set the clock. (
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Refuel.
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Perform checks and vehicle care when preparing for use.
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Take a test ride.
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