Removing The Seat; Cleaning The Air Filter; Adjusting The Throttle Cable - KTM 1998 50 SXR Adventure Owner's Handbook Manual

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Removing the seat

The quick-release mechanism
Turn the quick-release device approximately 180° anticlockwise, lift the rear
portion of the seat and pull the seat off backwards.
When mounting the seat ensure that the hook

Cleaning the air filter *

The air filter must be cleaned at intervals depending on the amount of dust
accumulated. To clean the air filter, first remove the seat. Then remove the
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two screws , the filter holder and the air filter
a foam rubber insert soaked with filter oil.
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D
O NOT CLEAN FOAM FILTER WITH FUEL OR PETROLEUM SINCE THESE WILL DAMAGE THE
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FOAM RECOMMENDS THE PRODUCTS MADE BY
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MAINTENANCE CTION LEANER
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OIL THE FOAM FILTER
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.

Adjusting the throttle cable *

There must always be a 3-5 mm (0.1-0.2 in) play in the throttle cable. To
check this, move back the protective cover
be able to lift the outer covering of the cable 3-5 mm from the adjusting
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screw , until resistance is felt.
To adjust, loosen the counter nut
dingly. Finally tighten counter nut and slide the protective cover back on.
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allows removal of the seat without tools.
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engages at the tank.
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. The air filter consists of
CAUTION
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FOR CLEANING PURPOSES AND
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on the throttle grip. You must
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and turn the adjusting screw accor-
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FOR AIR FILTER
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