Removing The Fuel Tank - KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Removing the fuel tank

Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if overfilled.
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Do not fuel the vehicle in the vicinity of open flames or lit cigarettes.
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Switch off the engine for refueling.
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Make sure that no fuel is spilled; particularly not on hot parts of the vehicle.
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If any fuel is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
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Observe the specifications for refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid skin, eye and clothing contact with fuel.
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Immediately consult a doctor if you swallow fuel.
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Do not inhale fuel vapors.
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In case of skin contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of water.
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Rinse the eyes thoroughly with water, and consult a doctor in case of fuel contact with the eyes.
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Change your clothing in case of fuel spills on them.
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Keep fuels correctly in a suitable canister, and out of the reach of children.
Main work
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1
Remove the screws on the main silencer.
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2
Take off silencer cap
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Pull glass fiber yarn filling
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Pull glass fiber yarn filling
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Clean the parts that need to be reinstalled and check for dam-
age.
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Mount new glass fiber yarn filling
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Position new glass fiber yarn filling
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Insert O-ring and silencer cap into outer tube
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Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screws on main
silencer
Finishing work
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Install the main silencer. (
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. ( p. 61)
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and O-ring .
4
out of the silencer cap.
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from the inner tube.
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on the inner tube.
4
in the silencer cap.
6
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1
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M5 7 Nm (5.2 lbf ft)
p. 67)