Cleaning The Air Filter (Sxc); Cleaning Of Air Filter - KTM 625 SXC Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Cleaning the air filter (SXC) *

It is very important for the engine's life expectancy to clean the air filter
regularly.
To clean the air filter, remove screws [1] and the filter box cover. Detach retain-
ing clip [2] and remove the air filter [3] including the filter holder [4] from
the filter box.
Remove the air filter from the filter holder and wash thoroughly in special
cleaning fluid. Motorex offers environmentally-friendly products for professional
oil filter maintenance (Motorex Bio Dirt Remover + Motorex Liquid Bio Power).
Press out the water from the air filter but do not wring and allow the filter to
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dry. Lubricate the dry air filter thoroughly with highgrade filter oil, rubbing to
coat the entire filter surface.
Clean the filter box and cover and check the carburetor connection boot for
damage.
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– Do not clean foam filter with fuel or petroleum since these damage the
Mount the air filter on the filter holder, position in the filter box (make sure
to center) and fix with the retaining clip. Check whether the air filter is posi-
tioned correctly and mount the filter box cover.
– Do not clean air filter with fuel or petroleum since these will damage the
– Dust and dirt can accumulate and damage the engine if the air filter is
– Never start your motorcycle without any air filters. Otherwise, dust and

Cleaning of air filter *

To do this, remove the seat and the air filter cover from the air filter box. Unclap
the filter holder [5], swing back and remove air filter plus filter carrier from
the filter box.
Remove the air filter from the filter holder and wash thoroughly in special
cleaning fluid. Motorex offers environmentally-friendly products for professional
oil filter maintenance (Motorex Bio Dirt Remover + Motorex Liquid Bio Power).
Press out the water from the air filter but do not wring and allow the filter to
dry. Lubricate the dry air filter thoroughly with highgrade filter oil, rubbing to
coat the entire filter surface.
Clean the filter box and cover and check the carburetor connection boot for
damage.
Mount the air filter on the filter support [6]. Grease the front side [A] of the
filter, to improve the seal. Mount the air filter and the filter support in the fil-
ter box. Make sure they are centered [B], and lock into place with the filter
holder [5].
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– Do not clean air filter with fuel or petroleum since these damage the foam.
– Never operate your motorcycle without air filter. Otherwise, dust and dirt
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– Having mounted the air filter, check it for correct fit. The front end A must
foam. KTM recommends the products of the company Motorex for air fil-
ter maintenance (Bio Dirt Remover and Liquid Bio Power).
foam. KTM recommends the products made by Motorex for air filter main-
tenance. for cleaning purposes and to oil the air filter.
not mounted correctly.
dirt may penetrate and cause damage and increased wear.
KTM recommends the products of the company „Motorex" for air filter
maintenance.
may get into the engine and lead to increased wear.
about the air filter box. Otherwise, dust and dirt may get into the engine
and lead to increased wear.
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