Cleaning; Cleaning Motorcycle - KTM 450 SX-F EU Repair Manual

CLEANING
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Note
Material damage Damage and destruction of components by high-pressure cleaning equipment.
- Never clean the vehicle with high-pressure cleaning equipment or a strong water-jet. The excessive pressure can penetrate electri-
cal components, socket connects, throttle cables, and bearings, etc., and can damage or destroy these parts.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
- Oil,
grease,
filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
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If you clean the motorcycle regularly, its value and appearance will be maintained over a long period.
Avoid direct sunshine on the motorcycle during cleaning.
Main work
- Seal the exhaust system
to
keep water out.
- First
remove coarse
dirt particles with a gentle water spray.
- Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a
paintbrush.
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Motorcycle cleaner ( .. p. 227)
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Clean the vehicle with warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner
and a soft sponge.
- After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle water spray, allow it to dry thoroughly.
- Empty the carburetor float chamber. ( .. p. 188)
Wlrnina:
Danler 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, ride a short distance until the engine reaches operating tempera-
ture.
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The heat produced causes water
at
inaccessible positions in the engine and
the brakes to evaporate.
- Push back the protection covers of the handlebar grips to allow any water that has
penetrated to evaporate.
Follow-up work
- After the motorcycle has cooled off, lubricate all moving parts and bearings.
- Clean the chain. ( .. p. 92)
- Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with
anti-corrosion materials.
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Cleaning and preserving materials for metal, rubber and plastic ( .. p. 226)
- Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care prod-
ucts.
Paint cleaner and polish for high-gloss and matte finishes, bare metal and plastic
surfaces ( .. p. 227)