Preparing The Vehicle For Riding On Wet And Muddy Circuits - KTM 250 XC TPI Owner's Manual

7 PREPARING FOR USE
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Preparing the vehicle for riding on wet and muddy circuits

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Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle oper-
ation, the coolant gets very hot and is under
pressure.
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Do not open the radiator, the radiator hoses
or other cooling system components if the
engine or the cooling system are at operat-
ing temperature.
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Allow the cooling system and the engine to
cool down before you open the radiator, the
radiator hoses or other components of the
cooling system.
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In the event of scalding, rinse the area
affected immediately with lukewarm water.
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Change the radiator cap.
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Mount the air filter rain cover.
Air filter rain cover (79006921000)
Info
Observe the fitting instructions for KTM PowerParts.
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Clean the chain.
Chain cleaner ( p. 136)
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Mount the steel sprocket.
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Grease the chain.
Universal oil spray ( p. 137)
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Clean the radiator fins.
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Straighten the bent radiator fins carefully.
Condition
Regular use in sand
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Change the piston every 10 operating hours.
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Mount the air filter rain cover.
Air filter rain cover (79006921000)
Info
Observe the fitting instructions for KTM PowerParts.