Cleaning; Storage - KTM 50 SX PRO SENIOR LC 2002 Owner's Handbook Manual

Clean your motorcycle regularly in order to keep its painted finish looking shiny and new.
The best manner would be to use warm water that has been mixed with a commercially available washing detergent and a sponge.
The hard dirt can be removed before with the help of a soft water jet.
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EVER CLEAN YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITH A HIGH
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TRICAL COMPONENTS CONNECTORS
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TION OF THESE PARTS
– You should use commercially available detergents to clean the motorcycle. Heavily soiled parts should also be cleaned with the help
of a paint brush.
– Befor cleaning with water, plug the exhaust pipe to prevent water ingress
– After the motorcycle has been rinsed with a soft water jet, it should be dried by air pressure and a cloth. Then take a short drive
until the engine has reached its operating temperature, and also operate the brakes. The heat also causes the water at the inac-
cessible parts of the engine and the brakes to evaporate.
– Slide back the protective covers on the handlebar-mounted instruments so that any water that may have seeped into this part of
the motorcycle is allowed to evaporate.
– After the motorcycle has cooled down, oil and grease all the gliding bearing parts. Also treat the chain with a chain spray.
– To prevent failures in the electric system, you should treat the short circuit button with a contact spray.
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If you want to put your motorcycle away for longer periods of time, please observe the following instructions:
– Clean motorcycle thoroughly (see chapter: CLEANING)
– Change engine oil (old engine oil contains aggresive contaminations).
– Check antifreeze and amount of cooling liquid.
– Let the engine warm up again, close fuel tap and wait until the engine dies off by itself. In this way, the carburetor jets are preven-
ted from becoming resin-clogged by the old fuel.
– Remove spark plug and fill in approx. 5 ccm of engine oil into the cylinder through the opening. Actuate kickstarter 10 times in order
to distribute the oil onto the cylinder walls and mount the spark plug.
– Let fuel flow out of tank into an appropriate basin.
– Correct tire pressure.
– Lubricate bearing points of the control levers, foot rests, etc. as well as the chain.
– The storage place should be dry and not be subject to overly great temperature fluctuations.
– Cover the motorcycle with an air permeable tarpaulin or blanket. Do not use non-air-permeable materials, as possible humidity
might not be able to escape and thereby cause corrosion.
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T WOULD BE VERY BAD TO LET THE ENGINE RUN FOR A SHORT TIME DURING THE STORAGE PERIOD
AND THE THUS DEVELOPED STEAM WOULD CONDENSE DURING THE COMBUSTION PROCESS AND CAUSE THE EXHAUST TO RUST
USE AFTER PERIOD OF STORAGE
– Fill up tank with fresh fuel.
– Check motorcycle as before each start (see driving instructions)
– Take a short, careful test ride first.
NOTE: Before you put your motorcycle away for the winter, you have to check all parts for their function and wear. Should any ser-
vice jobs, repairs, or any refitting be necessary, you should have them carried out during the off-season (lower workload at mechanics'
shops). This way, you can avoid the long waiting times at your mechanic at the beginning of the next biking season.
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PRESSURED CLEANER OR A HIGH
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SHEATHED CABLES BEARINGS

CLEANING

CAUTION
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PRESSURED WATER JET
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CARBURETOR ETC AND CAUSE MAILFUNCTIONS

STORAGE

WARNING
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OTHERWISE HE WATER MIGHT RUN INTO THE ELEC
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HE ENGINE WOULD NOT GET WARMED UP ENOUGH
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