Removing The Fuel Tank - KTM 125 SX Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.32

Removing the fuel tank

Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
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Never refuel the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes, and always switch off the engine first. Be careful that no
fuel is spilt, especially on hot vehicle components. Clean up spilt fuel immediately.
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The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and may emerge if overfilled. Follow the instructions on refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Fuel must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. Do not breathe in the fuel vapors. If contact occurs with
the eyes, rinse with water immediately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with
soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that has been contaminated with
fuel. Store fuel properly in a suitable canister and keep away from children.
Main work
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Remove screws
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Remove the glass fiber yarn filling
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Clean the parts that need to be reinstalled and check for damage.
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Fit the new glass fiber yarn filling
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Slide outer tube
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Mount and tighten all screws
Guideline
Screws on the main silencer
402580-10
Finishing work
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Install the main silencer. (
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. (
(All 125/150 models)
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Turn handle
(Figure M01127-10
(250 SX)
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Turn handle
(Figure B02072-10
(All XC models)
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Turn handle
(Figure L00904-10
Main work
(All 125/150 models)
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Pull off the fuel hose.
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Remove screws
M01163-10
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. Pull out inner tube
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over the inner tube with the new glass fiber yarn filling.
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p. 62)
p. 56)
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of the fuel tap to the OFF position.
p. 14)
 of the fuel tap to the OFF position.
p. 14)
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of the fuel tap to the OFF position.
p. 14)
Info
Remaining fuel may flow out of the fuel hose.
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from the inner tube.
into the inner tube.
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