Checks And Maintenance Steps For Winter Operation - KTM 350 EXC-F 2024 Owner's Manual

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Checks and maintenance steps for winter operation

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If you use the vehicle in winter, you must expect salt on the roads. You should therefore take precautions
against aggressive road salt.
If the vehicle was operated in road salt, clean it with cold water after riding. Warm water would enhance
the corrosive effects of salt.
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Treat bare metal (except for brake discs and the exhaust sys-
tem) with a corrosion inhibitor.
Preserving materials for paints, metal and rubber
( p. 160)
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Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild
cleaning and care product.
Special cleaner for glossy and matte paint finishes, metal
and plastic surfaces (
(All EU/AR/ASEAN/BR models, 350 EXC‑F SIX DAYS AR)
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Lubricate the steering lock.
Universal oil spray (
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Clean the motorcycle. (
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Clean brake system.
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After EVERY trip on salted roads, thoroughly clean the
brake calipers and brake linings, after they have cooled
down and without removing them, with cold water and
dry them carefully.
After riding on salted roads, thoroughly clean the vehi-
cle with cold water and dry it well.
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Treat the engine, link fork, and all other bare or zinc-plated
parts (except the brake discs) with a wax-based corrosion
inhibitor.
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Corrosion inhibitor must not come in contact with the
brake discs as this would greatly reduce the braking
force.
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Clean the chain. (
CLEANING, CARE 19
p. 161)
p. 161)
p. 140)
p. 83)
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