Removing The Seat; Cleaning The Air Filter; Exhaust System - KTM 50 SENIOR ADVENTURE 2006 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Removing the seat

The quick-release mechanism [1] allows removal of the seat without tools.
Turn the quick-release device approximately 180° counter clockwise, lift the
rear portion of the seat and pull the seat off backwards.
When mounting the seat ensure that the hook [2] engages at the tank.

Cleaning the air filter *

The air filter must be cleaned at intervals depending on the amount of dust
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accumulated. To clean the air filter, first remove the seat. Then press both
retaining clips [3],remove the filter holder and the air filter [4]. The air filter
consists of a foam rubber insert soaked with filter oil.
– DO NOT CLEAN THE FOAM FILTER WITH FUEL OR PETROLEUM SINCE THESE
– NEVER OPERATE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT AN AIR FILTER. OTHERWISE,
– THE HOLDER MUST RETAIN THE AIR FILTER THROUGHOUT ITS ENTIRE
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Thoroughly wash the foam filter in special cleaning fluid and allow it to dry
well. Only press out the filter, do not wring it out under any circumstances.
Oil the dry foam filter with a high-grade filter oil. Also clean the air filter box.
Check carburetor collar for damage and that it is filled correctly.
Insert the air filter in the opening and fasten it with the filter holder.
Then mount the seat.

Exhaust system *

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The silencer is filled with glass-fiber yarn for damping. When in use, the glass-
fiber yarn becomes loose or coked with oil carbon. This can lead to a power
loss and a reduction of the silencer damping. The glass-fiber yarn packing
can be replaced in a few easy steps.
To replace, remove the silencer from the vehicle and mark the position of the
outer tube [5] to the inner tube [6]. Remove screws [7] and the end cap [8].
Pull of the outer tube and remove the old glass-fiber yarn packing [9] from
the inner tube. Thoroughly clean all parts.
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To assemble, mount a new glass-fiber yarn packing onto the inner tube (see
illustration) and slide into the outer tube. Mount end cap and fix with
screws [7]. Before tightening the screws, turn the outer tube until they match
the positions you marked. Mount the silencer and check the exhaust system
for tightness.
NOTE: Glass - fiber yarn packages are offered by your licensed KTM dealer.
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMES VERY HOT WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS RUN-
NING. TO AVOID BURNS DO NOT START WORK ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM UNTIL
IT HAS PROPERLY COOLED DOWN.
WILL DAMAGE THE FOAM. KTM RECOMMENDS THE PRODUCTS MADE BY
MOTOREX (BIO DIRT REMOVER AND LIQUID BIO POWER) FOR AIR FILTER
MAINTENANCE.
DUST AND DIRT MAY GET INTO THE ENGINE AND LEAD TO INCREASED WEAR.
CIRCUMFERENCE. IF THE FILTER HAS BEEN MOUNTED INCORRECTLY, THE
ENGINE WILL TAKE IN UNFILTERED AIR, THEREBY CAUSING INCREASED
ENGINE WEAR.
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