Cleaning The Air Filter And Air Filter Box; Removing The Carburetor Connection Boot - KTM 450 SX-F EU Repair Manual

OS/AIR FILTER
Cleaninl the air filter and air fillir box
Warning
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- Put in both parts together, position them and fix them with air filter holder
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If the air filter is mounted incorrectly, dust and contamination can enter the
engine and can cause damage.
Subsequent work
- Install the air filter box lid. (-- p. 75)
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
- Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
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Do not clean the air filter with fuel or petroleum since these substances attack the foam.
Preliminary work
- Remove the air filter box lid. (-- p. 75)
- Remove the air filter. (-- p. 75)
Main work
- Wash the air filter thoroughly in special cleaning liquid and allow it to dry properly.
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Air filter cleaner (-- p. 226)
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Only press the air filter to dry it, never wring it out.
- Oil the dry air filter with a high quality filter oil.
B00325-01
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Oil for foam air filter (-- p. 227)
- Clean the air filter box.
- Check the carburetor connection boot for damage and firm seating.
Follow-up work
- Install the air filter. (-- p. 75)
- Install the air filter box lid. (-- p. 75)
RIImovinl the carburetor connection boot
Preliminary work
- Remove the air filter box lid. (-- p. 75)
- Remove the air filter. (-- p. 75)
Main work
- Loosen hose clip . Detach the carburetor connection boot from the filter wall
and remove it.