Cleaning The Air Filter And Air Filter Box; Securing The Air Filter Box Lid; Sealing The Air Filter Box - KTM 450 SX-F Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.30

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.
11.31

Securing the air filter box lid

11.32

Sealing the air filter box

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Preparatory work
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Remove the air filter box lid. (
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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 (
S00044-10
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Clean the air filter box.
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Clean the intake flange and check it for damage and tightness.
Finishing work
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Install the air filter.
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Install the air filter box lid. (
x
Preparatory work
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Remove the air filter box lid. (
Main work
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Drill a hole at markings
Guideline
Diameter
C00229-10
Finishing work
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Install the air filter box lid. (
x
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Seal the air filter box in marked area
401527-10
p. 47)
( p. 48)
x
p. 102)
p. 102)
( p. 48)
x
p. 47)
p. 47)
A B
and .
6 mm (0.24 in)
p. 47)
A .
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