PREPARING FOR USE 7
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Difficult operating conditions are:
– Rides on dry sand. ( p. 25)
– Rides on wet sand. ( p. 26)
– Rides on wet and muddy circuits. ( p. 27)
– Rides at high temperatures and slow speed. ( p. 28)
– Riding at low temperatures and in snow. ( p. 29)
7.4 Preparing vehicle for rides on dry sand
M01129-01
– Check the radiator cap.
Value on the radiator cap 1.8 bar (26 psi)
» 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.
– 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.
– 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.
– In the event of scalding, rinse the area
affected immediately with lukewarm water.
– Change the radiator cap.
M01104-01
– Mount a dust cover on the air filter.
Dust cover for air filter (79006920000)
Info
Observe fitting instructions for KTM PowerParts.
M01105-01
– Mount a sand cover on the air filter.
Sand cover for air filter (79006922000)
Info
Observe fitting instructions for KTM PowerParts.