Preparing For Rides At High Temperature And Slow Speed; Preparing For Riding At Low Temperatures Or In Snow - KTM 85 SX 19/16 2017 Owner's Manual

7 PREPARING FOR USE
7.7

Preparing for rides at high temperature and slow speed

7.8

Preparing for riding at low temperatures or in snow

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Fit the steel sprocket.
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Clean the motorcycle. (
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Straighten bent radiator fins carefully.
600868-01
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Check the radiator cap.
Value on radiator cap
» If the displayed value does not meet specifications:
L00021-10
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Change the radiator cap.
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Adjust the secondary drive to the road conditions.
Info
The engine oil heats up quickly when the clutch is operated frequently due
to an excessively high secondary drive.
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Clean the chain.
Chain cleaner (
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Clean the radiator fins.
600868-01
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Straighten bent radiator fins carefully.
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Check the coolant level. (
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Fit a rain cover on the air filter.
Waterproofing device for air filter (59006021000)
Info
See the KTM PowerParts fitting instructions.
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Adjust the carburetor jetting and the setting.
Info
M01073-01
Your authorized KTM workshop can recommend the right carburetor tuning.
p. 77)
Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets
very hot and is under pressure.
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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.
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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.
p. 89)
p. 69)
1.8 bar (26 psi)
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