Installing The Air Filter; Cleaning The Air Filter And Air Filter Box; Removing Main Silencer - KTM 50 SX Mini Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON THE CHASSIS

Installing the air filter

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10.20

Cleaning the air filter and air filter box

10.21
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.
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Remove the air filter.
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Wash the air filter thoroughly in special cleaning liquid and allow it to dry properly.
Air filter cleaner ( p. 82)
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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 carburetor connection boot for damage and tightness.
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Install the air filter. x (

Removing main silencer

10.22
Warning
Danger of burns The exhaust system gets very hot when the vehicle is driven.
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Allow the exhaust system to cool down. Do not touch hot components.
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Press the rear holding lugs
Pull out the front holding lug and take off the air filter cover.
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Take off the air filter.
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Position the clean air filter.
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Position the rear holding lug. Lower the air filter cover and allow the front holding
lug to snap in.
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Mount the seat. (
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together slightly and swing the air filer cover upward.
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Info
If the air filter is not correctly mounted, dust and dirt can penetrate into the
engine and can cause damage.
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