Cleaning The Air Filter And Air Filter Housing; Removing The Main Silencer - KTM Freeride 250 R Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.24

Cleaning the air filter and air filter housing

Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Do not clean the air filter with fuel or petroleum since these substances attack the foam.
12.25

Removing the main silencer

Warning
Danger of burns The exhaust system gets very hot when the vehicle is driven.
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Allow the exhaust system to cool down. Do not touch hot components.
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Insert both parts together and close air filter housing
Info
If the air filter is not mounted correctly, dust and dirt may enter the engine
and cause damage.
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Finishing work
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Install the air filter housing.
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Lock the seat. (
Preparatory work
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Fold the seat up. (
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Remove the air filter housing.
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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 (
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Clean the air filter housing.
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Check the intake flange for damage and ensure it is firmly seated.
Finishing work
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Install the air filter.
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Install the air filter housing.
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Lock the seat. (
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Remove screws
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Pull off the main silencer from the manifold at rubber sleeve
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