Installing The Fuel Tank; Folding Up The Fuel Tank At The Rear - KTM 690 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Installing the fuel tank

8.64

Folding up the fuel tank at the rear

8.65
Danger
Fire hazard Fuel can easily catch fire.
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Never fill up 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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Fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if the tank is overfilled. See specifications on filling up with fuel.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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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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Open the quick release of the fuel line
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Remove screws
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Remove the fuel tank
Info
Set the fuel tank halves down in an upright position as otherwise fuel can
escape from the fuel tank breathers.
600088-10
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Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
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Position the fuel tank
on the left and right.
Specification
Remaining screws, chassis
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Clean and connect the left and right quick releases of the fuel line
other.
600088-11
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Mount and tighten screws
Specification
Remaining screws, chassis
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Connect the hoses
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Mount the seat (
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Mount the trim. (
600087-11
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Remove the seat (
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Loosen the screw
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Remove screws
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Remove the main silencer
600090-10
on the left and right.

and of the left and right halves of the fuel tank.
 
on the left and right.

on the left and right. Mount and tighten screws

M8
.

M8
of the fuel tank breather without kinking.

P. 55)
P. 54)
P. 55)
on both sides.

and on both sides.
 
on both sides.

56
and
 
25 Nm
(18.44 lbf ft)
with each

25 Nm
(18.44 lbf ft)