Removing The Air Filter; Cleaning The Air Filter And Air Filter Box - KTM 125 SX Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.24

Removing the air filter

Note
Engine failure Unfiltered intake air has a negative effect on the service life of the engine.
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Never operate the vehicle without an air filter as dust and dirt will enter the engine and lead to increased wear.
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.
11.25

Cleaning the air filter and air filter box

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.
Preparatory work
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Remove the air filter box cover. (
Main work
(All 125/150 models)
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Detach
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Take off air filter from air filter support.
M01159-10
(All 250/300 models)
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Detach air filter holder
air filter with the air filter support.
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Remove the air filter from the air filter support.
B02102-10
Preparatory work
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Remove the air filter box cover. (
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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 squeeze 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 (
M01108-01
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Clean the air filter box.
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Clean the intake flange and check it for damage and tightness.
Finishing work
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Install the air filter.
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Install the air filter box cover. (
p. 57)
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retaining tab. Remove air filter with air filter support.
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at the bottom and swing it to one side. Remove the
p. 57)
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p. 136)
p. 136)
( p. 60)
p. 58)
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