Preparing For Riding On Wet Sand - KTM 450 EXC Owner's Manual

PUTTING INTO OPERATION

Preparing for riding on wet sand

6.5
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Fit a dust protection device on the air filter.
Dust protection device for air filter (59006019000)
Info
See the KTM PowerParts fitting instructions.
600869-01
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Fit a sand screen device on the air filter.
Sand protection device for air filter (59006022000)
Info
See the KTM PowerParts fitting instructions.
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Adjust the carburetor jetting and settings.
Info
600871-01
Your authorized KTM workshop has the recommended carburetor tuning set-
tings.
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Clean the chain.
Chain cleaner (
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Fit the steel sprocket.
Tip
Do not grease the chain.
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Clean radiator fins.
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Straighten bent radiator fins carefully.
600868-01
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Check the radiator cap.
Value on radiator cap
» If the displayed value does not correspond to the nominal value:
600872-10
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Change the radiator cap.
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Seal the air filter box.
Tip
Seal the air filter box on the edges against dirt.
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Clean the air filter.
Info
Check the air filter approx. every 30 minutes.
p. 110)
1.8 bar (26 psi)
Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets
very hot and is under pressure.
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Do not remove the radiator cap, radiator hoses or other cooling
system components when the engine is hot. Allow the engine
and cooling system to cool down. In case of scalding, rinse
immediately with lukewarm water.
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