Cleaning Air Filter - KTM 450 SX ATV Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Cleaning air filter

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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.
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Do not clean the air filter with fuel or petroleum since these substances attack the foam.
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Remove the air filter. x
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Wash the air filter thoroughly in special cleaning liquid and allow it to dry properly.
Air filter cleaner ( p. 179)
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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 box.
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Check carburetor connection boot for damage and tightness.
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Install the air filter. x (
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