Removing The Fuel Tank - KTM 350 SX-F Owner's Manual

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS

Removing the fuel tank

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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
(SX‑F EU/USA, XC‑F)
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Remove all screws from the main silencer. Remove locking cap
tube .
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Pull the glass fiber yarn filling
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Clean the parts that are to be reinstalled.
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Mount the new glass fiber yarn filling
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Slide the outer tube
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Insert locking cap
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Mount and tighten all screws.
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(SX‑F CAIROLI REPLICA)
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Drill out all rivets on the main silencer and remove steel bands
hammer the rivets inward.
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Remove locking cap
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Pull the glass fiber yarn filling
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Clean the parts that are to be reinstalled.
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Wind adhesive tape around the end of the inner tube.
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Mount the new glass fiber yarn filling
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Remove the adhesive tape from the inner tube.
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Slide the outer tube
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Insert locking cap
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Position steel bands
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Follow-up work
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Install the main silencer. (
Preliminary work
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Remove the seat. (
from the inner tube
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on the inner tube.
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over the glass fiber yarn filling.
2
into the outer tube.
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and outer tube .
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from the inner tube
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on the inner tube.
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over the glass fiber yarn filling.
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into the outer tube.
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and mount the rivets.
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p. 43)
p. 41)
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and outer
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. Carefully
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