19 STORAGE 84
19.1 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 garage the motorcycle for a longer period, take the following steps.
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 ( p. 99)
(All SX‑F models)
– Make sure the tank is as empty as possible so that you can fill up with fresh
fuel when you take the motorcycle back into service.
(XC‑F)
– Ride the motorcycle until the low fuel warning lamp lights up so that you can
fill up with fresh fuel when you take the motorcycle back into service.
– Clean the motorcycle. ( p. 83)
–
Change the engine oil and oil filter and clean the oil screens. x ( p. 80)
– Check the antifreeze and coolant level. ( p. 74)
– Drain the fuel from the fuel tanks into a suitable container.
– Check the tire air pressure. ( p. 69)
–
Remove the battery. x ( p. 71)
–
Charge the battery. x ( p. 72)
Guideline
Storage temperature of battery without
direct sunlight
0… 35 °C (32… 95 °F)
– Store the vehicle in a dry location that is not subject to large fluctuations in tem-
perature.
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KTM recommends raising the motorcycle.
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 35)
– Cover the vehicle with a tarp or a 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. Since the engine cannot
warm up properly, the water vapor produced during combustion condenses
and causes valves and exhaust system to rust.
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