KTM 545 XC ATV EU 2011 Owner's Manual page 185

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CLEANING, CARE
After rinsing the vehicle with a gentle spray of water, allow it to dry thoroughly.
Clean the air filter box.
Empty the carburetor float chamber.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to wet or dirty brakes.
Clean or dry dirty or wet brakes by riding and braking gently.
After cleaning, take a short ride until the engine reaches operating temperature.
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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible locations in the engine and the brakes to evaporate.
Push back the protection covers from the handlebar controls to allow any water that may have entered there to evaporate.
After the vehicle has cooled off, lubricate all moving parts and bearings.
Clean the chain. (
p. 114)
Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with a corrosion inhibitor.
Cleaning and preserving materials for metal, rubber and plastic (
Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care product.
Paint cleaner and polish for high-gloss and matte finishes, bare metal and plastic surfaces (
Oil the steering lock.
Universal oil spray (
p. 212)
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p. 169)
p. 210)
p. 212)
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