Preparing For Rides On Dry Sand; Preparing For Rides On Wet Sand - KTM 250 SX-F 2017 Owner's Manual

7 PREPARING FOR USE
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Check the electrical connector for humidity and corrosion and to ensure it is firmly seated.
» If humidity, corrosion, or damage is found:
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Clean and dry the connector, or change it if necessary.
Difficult riding conditions are:
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Rides on dry sand. (
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Rides on wet sand. (
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Rides on wet and muddy surfaces. (
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Rides at high temperatures and low speeds. (
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Riding at low temperature and in snow. (
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Preparing for rides on dry sand

7.6

Preparing for rides on wet sand

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Fit a dust cover on the air filter.
Dust protection device for air filter (79006920000)
102136-01
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Fit a sand cover on the air filter.
Sand protection device for air filter (79006922000)
102138-01
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Clean the chain.
Chain cleaner (
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Fit the steel sprocket.
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Clean the radiator fins.
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Straighten bent radiator fins carefully.
600868-01
Condition
Regular use in sand
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Change the piston every 20 operating hours.
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Fit a waterproofing device on the air filter.
Waterproofing device for air filter (79006921000)
102137-01
Info
See the KTM PowerParts fitting instructions.
Info
See the KTM PowerParts fitting instructions.
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Tip
Do not grease the chain.
Info
See the KTM PowerParts fitting instructions.
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