KTM 300 EXC - 8.4 Preparing the Vehicle for Riding on Dry Sand

8 PREPARING FOR USE
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» If humidity, corrosion, or damage is found:
– Clean and dry the connector, or change it if necessary.
Difficult operating conditions are:
– Rides on dry sand. ( p. 36)
– Rides on wet sand. ( p. 37)
– Rides on wet and muddy circuits. ( p. 38)
– Rides at high temperatures or slow riding. ( p. 39)
– Riding at low temperatures and in snow. ( p. 39)
8.4 Preparing the vehicle for riding 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 the air filter dust cover.
Air filter dust cover (79006920000)
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Observe the KTM PowerParts fitting instructions.