Removing The Air Filter; Cleaning The Air Filter And Air Filter Box - KTM 125 SX 2023 Owner's Manual

11.28

Removing the air filter

Note
Engine damage Unfiltered intake air has a negative effect on the service life of the engine.
Dust and dirt will enter the engine without an air filter.
–
Only operate the vehicle if it is equipped with an air filter.
Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
–
Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the applicable regulations.
11.29

Cleaning the air filter and air filter box

Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
–
Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the applicable regulations.
Info
Do not clean the air filter with fuel or petroleum since these substances attack the foam.
Preparatory work
–
Remove the air filter box cover. (
Main work
–
Detach retaining tab
port.
–
Take off air filter from air filter support.
S05498-10
Preparatory work
–
Remove the air filter box cover. (
–
Remove the air filter.
Main work
–
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.
–
Oil the dry air filter with a high-grade air filter oil.
F03685-01
Oil for foam air filter (
–
Clean the air filter box.
–
Clean the intake flange and check it for damage and tightness.
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
p. 62)
1
. Remove air filter with air filter sup-
p. 62)
( p. 65)
p. 140)
p. 140)
65