Changing The Glass Fiber Yarn Filling Of The Main Silencer; Dismounting The Fuel Tank; Silencer X - KTM 65 SX Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON THE CHASSIS

Changing the glass fiber yarn filling of the main silencer

10.27
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.
Info
Over a period, the fibers of the insulating material vanish into the air, and the silencer "burns out".
Not only is the noise level higher, the performance characteristic changes.

Dismounting the fuel tank

10.28
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.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
700442-10
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Remove the main silencer. (
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Remove screws
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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 screws
Guideline
700443-01
Remaining screws, chassis
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Install the main silencer. (
x
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Remove the seat. (
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Turn the knurled screw on the fuel tap all the way clockwise.
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M6
x
p. 37)
of locking cap . Remove locking cap and outer tube
 
from the inner tube.
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on the inner tube.

over the glass fiber yarn filling.

into the outer tube.

with toothed washers.

M6
p. 37)
p. 35)
38
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)