KTM 450 SX ATV Owner's Manual page 159

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CLEANING
After rinsing the vehicle with a gentle water spray, allow it to dry thoroughly.
Clean and dry the air filter box.
Drain the carburetor float chamber.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to wet or dirty brakes.
Clean/dry off dirty or wet brakes by careful application of the brakes.
After cleaning, take a short ride until the engine reaches operating temperature.
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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible positions in the engine and the brakes to evaporate.
Push back the protective covers from the handlebar armatures to allow any water that may have entered there to evaporate.
After the vehicle has cooled off, oil or grease all moving parts and bearings.
Clean the chain. (
p. 82)
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 plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care product.
Cleaning and polishing materials for metal, rubber and plastic (
To prevent electrical problems, treat electric contacts and switches with contact spray.
Contact spray (
p. 179)
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p. 142)
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