Cleaning The Air Filter And Air Filter Box; Sealing The Air Filter Box - KTM 250 EXC-F Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.27

Cleaning the air filter and air filter box

Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Do not clean the air filter with fuel or petroleum since these substances attack the foam.
12.28

Sealing the air filter box

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Insert both parts together, position them and fasten them using the air filter hold-
ing bracket
The arrow of marking UP faces up.
Info
If the air filter is not correctly mounted, dust and dirt can enter the engine
and cause damage.
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Finishing work
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Install the air filter box cover. (
Preparatory work
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Remove the air filter box cover. (
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Remove the air filter.
Main work
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Wash the air filter thoroughly in special cleaning liquid and allow it to dry properly.
Air filter cleaner (
Info
Only press the air filter to dry it, never wring it out.
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Oil the dry air filter with a high quality filter oil.
Oil for foam air filter (
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Clean the air filter box.
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Check the intake flange for damage and firm seating.
Finishing work
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Install the air filter.
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Install the air filter box cover. (
Preparatory work
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Remove the air filter box cover. (
Main work
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Seal the air filter box in the marked area
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Finishing work
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Install the air filter box cover. (
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