Storage; Preparing For Use After Storage - KTM 450 XC-F Owner's Manual

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STORAGE

19.1 Storage
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Fuel must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. Do not breathe in the fuel vapors. If contact occurs with
the eyes, rinse with water immediately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with
soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that has been contaminated with
fuel. Store fuel properly in a suitable canister and keep away from 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.
19.2

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 engine oil and oil filter and clean the oil screens.
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Check the antifreeze and coolant level. (
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Check the tire air pressure. (
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Remove the battery.
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Recharge the battery.
Guideline
Storage temperature of battery without
direct sunlight
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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 a lift stand. (
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Cover the vehicle with a tarp or a 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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Install the battery.
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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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Make a test ride.
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