Preparing Vehicle For Rides On Wet Sand - KTM 85 SX 2019 Owner's Manual

7 PREPARING FOR USE
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Preparing vehicle for rides on wet sand

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Make sure that no radiator covers (
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Check the radiator cap.
Value on the radiator cap
» If the indicated value does not correspond to the setpoint
value:
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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Adjust the carburetor jetting and setting.
Info
Your authorized KTM workshop can recommend the
right carburetor tuning.
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Clean the chain.
Chain cleaner ( p. 121)
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Grease the chain.
Universal oil spray ( p. 122)
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Clean the radiator fins.
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Straighten bent radiator fins carefully.
Condition
Regular use in sand
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Change the piston every 10 operating hours.
p. 88) are installed.
1.8 bar (26 psi)