7 PREPARING FOR USE
7.4
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Clean the air filter and air filter box.
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Prepare air filter box cover for securing.
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Check the electrical connector for humidity and corrosion and to ensure it is firmly seated.
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Difficult riding conditions are:
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Preparing the vehicle for difficult riding conditions
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Use of the vehicle under difficult conditions, such as on sand or on wet and muddy surfaces, can lead to
considerably more rapid wear of components such as the drive train, brake system, or suspension compo-
nents. For this reason, it may be necessary to inspect or replace parts before the next scheduled service.
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Check the air filter approx. every 30 minutes.
If humidity, corrosion, or damage is found:
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Clean and dry the connector, or change it if necessary.
Rides on dry sand. (
p. 24)
Rides on wet sand. (
p. 25)
Rides on wet and muddy circuits. (
Rides at high temperatures or slow riding. (
Riding at low temperatures and in snow. (
Preparing the vehicle for rides on dry sand
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If the charged lithium-ion battery is unable to actuate the electric
starter when temperatures are below 15 °C (60 °F), the battery is
not faulty, but needs to be warmed up internally to increase its
starting power (current output).
The starting power increases as the battery warms up.
(
p. 65)
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p. 66)
p. 25)
p. 26)
p. 26)
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Mount the air filter dust cover.
Air filter dust cover (79006920000)
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Observe the fitting instructions for KTM PowerParts.
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Mount the air filter sand cover.
Air filter sand cover (79006922000)
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Observe the fitting instructions for KTM PowerParts.