Cleaning The Air Filter And Air Filter Box; Installing The Air Filter - KTM 450 SX-F 2018 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.25

Cleaning the air filter and air filter box

Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the applicable regu-
lations.
Info
Do not clean the air filter with fuel or petroleum since these substances attack the foam.
11.26

Installing the air filter

Preparatory work
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Remove the air filter box cover. (
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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 (
F01027-01
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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 cover. (
Main work
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Mount the clean air filter on the air filter support.
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Grease the air filter in area
Long-life grease (
102178-10
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Insert air filter and position retaining pin
The air filter is correctly positioned.
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Insert retaining tab
Retaining pin
Info
If the air filter is not mounted correctly, dust and dirt may enter the engine
and result in damage.
F01051-10
Finishing work
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Install the air filter box cover. (
p. 49)
( p. 50)
p. 109)
p. 109)
( p. 51)
p. 50)
A
.
p. 109)
1
in bushing
2
.
3
is secured by retaining tab
p. 50)
B
.
2
.
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