Removing The Fuel Tank - KTM 85 SX 19 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.31

Removing the fuel tank

Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
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Never refuel the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes, and always switch off the engine first. Be careful that no
fuel is spilt, especially on hot vehicle components. Clean up spilt fuel immediately.
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Fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if the tank is overfilled. See the notes on refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid contact between fuel and skin, eyes and clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapors. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse immedi-
ately with water and contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, con-
tact a doctor immediately. Change clothing that has come into contact with fuel. Store fuel in a suitable canister according
to regulations and keep it out of the reach of children.
Main work
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Remove screws
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Pull glass fiber yarn filling
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Clean the parts that are to be reinstalled.
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Mount new glass fiber yarn filling
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Slide outer tube
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Insert protection cap
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Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
401544-10
Finishing work
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Install the main silencer. (
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Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. (
Main work
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Close fuel tap.
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Pull off fuel hose.
Info
Remaining fuel may flow out of the fuel hose.
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Remove screw
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Remove the tube from the fuel tank breather.
L00059-10
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Remove screws
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Remove the fuel tank from above.
L00077-10
. Remove protection cap
1
from the inner tube.
5
on the inner tube.
5
over the inner tube with the new glass fiber yarn filling.
4
with O-ring into the outer tube.
2 3
with toothed washers.
1
p. 43)
p. 40)
.
1
.
2
with O-ring and outer tube
2 3
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
44
.
4