Preparing For Rides On Wet And Muddy Surfaces; Preparations For Riding At High Temperatures And Low Speeds - KTM 250 SX 2018 Owner's Manual

7 PREPARING FOR USE
7.6

Preparing for rides on wet and muddy surfaces

7.7

Preparations for riding at high temperatures and low speeds

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Fit a waterproofing device on the air filter.
Waterproofing device for air filter (79006921000)
Info
See the KTM PowerParts fitting instructions.
M01106-01
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Adjust the carburetor jetting and setting.
Info
Your authorized KTM workshop can recommend the right carburetor tuning.
M01107-01
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Fit the steel sprocket.
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Clean the motorcycle. (
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Straighten bent radiator fins carefully.
600868-01
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Check the radiator cap.
Value on the radiator cap
» If the displayed value does not equal the setpoint value:
M01129-01
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Change the radiator cap.
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Adjust the secondary ratio to the terrain.
Info
The engine oil heats up quickly when the clutch is operated frequently due
to an excessively high secondary drive.
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Clean the chain.
Chain cleaner (
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Clean the radiator fins.
600868-01
p. 99)
Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets
very hot and is under pressure.
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Do not open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other cooling sys-
tem components if the engine or the cooling system are at oper-
ating 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.
p. 121)
1.8 bar (26 psi)
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