21 Cleaning, Care; Cleaning The Motorcycle - KTM Freeride E-XC 2019 Owner's Manual

21 CLEANING, CARE

21.1
Note
Material damage The vehicle and the KTM PowerPack are not suitable for high-pressure cleaning.
The high pressure allows water to penetrate electrical components, plugs, bearings, etc. This results in compo-
nents being damaged or destroyed.
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Never clean the vehicle and the KTM PowerPack with high-pressure cleaning equipment or a strong jet of
water.
Note
Material damage Water or dirt damage or destroy components.
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Always mount the protection cap after you have removed the KTM PowerPack.
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Do not point the jet of water toward the battery discharge plug, even if the protection cap has been mounted.
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Cleaning the motorcycle

Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, cleaning agents, brake fluid etc. properly and in compliance with the applica-
ble regulations.
Info
To maintain the value and appearance of the motorcycle over a long period, clean it regularly.
Avoid direct sunshine when cleaning the motorcycle.
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Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. (
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Fold the seat up. ( p. 69)
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. (
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Mount the protection cap. (
Main work
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Remove coarse dirt particles with a gentle water jet.
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Spray heavily soiled parts with a normal commercial motorcy-
cle cleaner and then brush off with a soft brush.
Motorcycle cleaner ( p. 139)
Info
Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner
and a soft sponge.
Never apply motorcycle cleaner to a dry vehicle; always
rinse the vehicle with water first.
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After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle spray of water, allow
it to dry thoroughly.
Warning
Danger of accidents Moisture and dirt impair the
brake system.
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Brake carefully several times to dry out and remove
dirt from the brake linings and the brake discs.
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Lubricate all sliding points and pivot points.
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Clean the chain. ( p. 72)
p. 43)
p. 107)
p. 71)