Preparing Vehicle For High Temperatures Or Slow Riding; Preparing The Vehicle For Low Temperatures Or Snow - KTM 300 EXC Owner's Manual

8.7

Preparing vehicle for high temperatures or slow riding

8.8

Preparing the vehicle for low temperatures or snow

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Check the radiator cap.
Value on the radiator cap
» If the indicated value does not correspond to the setpoint
value:
M01129-01
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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 sec-
ondary drive.
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Clean the chain.
Chain cleaner (
600868-01
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Clean the radiator fins.
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Straighten bent radiator fins carefully.
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Check the coolant level. (
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Mount the air filter rain cover.
Air filter rain cover (79006921000)
Info
Observe the KTM PowerParts fitting instructions.
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Adjust the carburetor jetting and setting.
Info
M01106-01
Your authorized KTM workshop can recommend the
right carburetor tuning.
PREPARING FOR USE 8
1.8 bar (26 psi)
Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle oper-
ation, the coolant gets very hot and is under
pressure.
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Do not open the radiator, the radiator hoses
or other cooling system components if the
engine or the cooling system are at operat-
ing temperature.
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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.
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In the event of scalding, rinse the area
affected immediately with lukewarm water.
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