Removing The Fuel Tank - KTM 450 XC-F Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.32

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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The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and may emerge if overfilled. Follow the instructions on refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Fuel must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. Do not breathe in the fuel vapors. If contact occurs with
the eyes, rinse with water immediately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with
soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that has been contaminated with
fuel. Store fuel properly in a suitable canister and keep away from children.
Main work
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Remove all screws on the main silencer.
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Take off silencer cap
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Take off outer tube
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Pull glass fiber yarn filling
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Clean the parts that need to be reinstalled.
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Mount new glass fiber yarn
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Slide O-ring
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Insert O-ring
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Mount and tighten all of the screws.
Guideline
Screws on the main silencer
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Finishing work
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Install the main silencer. (
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. (
Main work
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Disconnect connector
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Clean the plug-in connection
Info
Under no circumstances should dirt enter into the fuel line. Dirt in the fuel
line clogs the injection valve!
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Disconnect the plug-in connection of the fuel line.
Info
Remaining fuel may flow out of the fuel hose.
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Mount the wash cap set
Wash cap set (81212016100)
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Pull the hose off the fuel tank breather on the tank lid.
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 and O-ring 
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and O-ring .
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off of inner tube
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on inner tube
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and outer tube over the glass fiber yarn filling
 and silencer cap  into outer tube
p. 50)
p. 46)
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of the fuel pump.
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of the fuel line thoroughly with compressed air.
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