Removing The Air Filter; Installing The Air Filter - KTM 300 EXC Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.22
Note
Engine damage Unfiltered intake air has a negative effect on the service life of the engine.
Dust and dirt will enter the engine without an air filter.
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Only operate the vehicle if it is equipped with an air filter.
12.23
68

Removing the air filter

Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the applicable regulations.
S03482-10

Installing the air filter

H02459-01
S03483-10
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. ( p. 66)
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Remove the air filter box cover. (
Main work
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1
Detach retaining tab . Remove air filter with air filter sup-
port.
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Remove air filter from air filter support.
Main work
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Mount the clean air filter on the air filter support.
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Grease the air filter in area
Long-life grease ( p. 146)
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Insert air filter and position retaining pin
The air filter is correctly positioned.
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2
Insert retaining tab .
3
Retaining pin is secured with retaining tab
Info
If the air filter is not mounted correctly, dust and dirt
may enter the engine and result in damage.
Finishing work
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Install the air filter box cover. (
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Mount the seat. ( p. 66)
p. 67)
A
.
1
in bushing
2
.
p. 67)
B
.