Storage 18 - KTM 250 SX 2021 Owner's Manual

18.1 Storage
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid skin, eye and clothing contact with fuel.
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Immediately consult a doctor if you swallow fuel.
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Do not inhale fuel vapors.
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In case of skin contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of water.
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Rinse the eyes thoroughly with water, and consult a doctor in case of fuel contact with the eyes.
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Change your clothing in case of fuel spills on them.
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Keep fuels correctly in a suitable canister, and out of the reach of children.
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If you plan to garage the motorcycle for a longer period, perform the following steps or have them per-
formed.
Before storing the motorcycle, check all parts for function and wear. If service, repairs, or replacements
are necessary, you should do this during the storage period (less workshop overload). In this way, you can
avoid long workshop waiting times at the start of the new season.
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When refueling for the last time before taking the motorcycle
out of service, add fuel additive.
Fuel additive (
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Refuel. ( p. 30)
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Clean the motorcycle. (
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Change the gear oil.
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Check the antifreeze and coolant level. (
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Empty the carburetor float chamber.
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Check tire pressure. (
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Store the vehicle in a dry location that is not subject to large
fluctuations in temperature.
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KTM recommends jacking up the motorcycle.
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Cover the vehicle with a tarp or similar cover that is permeable
to air.
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Do not use non-porous materials since they prevent
humidity from escaping, thus causing corrosion.
Avoid running the engine for a short time only. Because
the engine will not warm up sufficiently, the water
vapor produced during combustion will condense, caus-
ing engine parts and the exhaust system to rust.
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