Cleaning; Cleaning The Vehicle - KTM 525 XC ATV 2008 Owner's Manual

CLEANING

Cleaning the vehicle

Note
Material damage Damage and destruction of components by high-pressure cleaning equipment.
Never clean the vehicle with high-pressure cleaning equipment or a strong water-jet. The excessive pressure can penetrate electri-
cal components, connects, Bowden cables, and bearings, etc., and can damage or destroy these parts.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
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If you clean the vehicle regularly, its value and appearance are maintained over a long period.
Avoid direct sunshine on the vehicle during cleaning.
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Do not place the vehicle onto the rear frame bracket to clean it since it could fall over.
Never raise the vehicle on your own, even if a gear is engaged.
Fuel can leak out of the fuel tank.
Before you clean the vehicle, seal the exhaust system to prevent penetration by water.
First remove coarse dirt particles with a gentle water spray.
Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a paintbrush.
Motorcycle cleaner ( P. 97)
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Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge.
After rinsing the vehicle with a gentle water spray, allow it to dry thoroughly.
Clean and dry the air filter box.
Empty the carburetor float chamber.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to wet or dirty brakes.
Clean or dry dirty or wet brakes by riding and braking gently.
After cleaning, ride the vehicle a short distance until the engine warms up, and then apply the brakes.
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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible positions in the engine and the brakes to evaporate.
Push back the protection covers on the handlebar instruments to allow water to evaporate.
After the vehicle has cooled off, oil or grease all moving parts and bearings.
Clean the chain. ( P. 45)
Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with anti-corrosion materials.
Cleaning and polishing materials for metal, rubber and plastic (
Treat all painted parts with a mild paint polish.
High-luster polish for paint (
To prevent electrical problems, treat electric contacts and switches with contact spray.
Contact spray ( P. 97)
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P. 97)
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