Storage; Putting The Vehicle Into Operation After Storage - KTM 525 XC ATV 2008 Owner's Manual

STORAGE

Storage
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
Avoid contact between fuel and skin, eyes and clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapors. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse immedi-
ately with water and contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, con-
tact a doctor immediately. Change clothing that has come into contact with fuel. Store fuel in a suitable canister according
to regulations and keep it out of the reach of children.
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If you want to store the vehicle for a longer period, take the following actions.
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Before storing the vehicle, 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.
Clean the vehicle. ( P. 79)
Change the engine oil and oil filter, clean the oil screens.
Check the antifreeze and coolant level. (
Drain the fuel from the tank into a suitable container.
Empty the carburetor float chamber.
Checking the tire air pressure. (
Remove the battery. ( P. 57)
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Recharge the battery.
Specification
Storage temperature of battery without direct sunshine.
The storage place should be dry and not subject to large temperature differences.
Cover the vehicle with a porous sheet or blanket. Do not use non-porous materials since they prevent humidity from escaping, thus
causing corrosion.
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Avoid running the engine of a vehicle in storage for a short time only. Since the engine cannot warm up properly, the water
vapor produced during combustion condenses and causes valves and exhaust system to rust.

Putting the vehicle into operation after storage

Install the battery. ( P. 58)
Fill up with fuel. ( P. 27)
Checks before putting into operation (
Make a cautious test ride.
P. 67)
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( P. 72)
P. 57)
( P. 58)
P. 20)
x
( P. 73)
0... 35 °C (32... 95 °F)
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