Storage; Preparing For Use After Storage - KTM 85 SX 19/16 2017 Owner's Manual

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STORAGE

18.1 Storage
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid skin, eye and clothing contact with fuel.
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Immediately consult a doctor if you swallow fuel.
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Do not inhale fuel vapors.
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In case of skin contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of water.
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Rinse the eyes thoroughly with water, and consult a doctor in case of fuel contact with the eyes.
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Change your clothing in case of fuel spills on them.
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Keep fuels correctly in a suitable canister, and out of the reach of children.
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If you want to garage the motorcycle for a longer period, take the following steps.
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.
18.2

Preparing for use after storage

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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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Refuel. (
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Clean the motorcycle. (
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Change the gear oil.
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Check the antifreeze and coolant level. (
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Check the tire air pressure. (
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Empty the carburetor float chamber.
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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 raising the motorcycle.
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Cover the vehicle with a tarp or similar 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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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Perform checks and maintenance work when preparing the vehicle for use.
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Take a test ride.
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