Removing The Air Filter; Cleaning The Air Filter And Air Filter Box - KTM 150 SX 2017 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.24

Removing the air filter

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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Never start to use the vehicle without an air filter.
Warning
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 regu-
lations.
11.25

Cleaning the air filter and air filter box

Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
–
Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the applicable regu-
lations.
Info
Do not clean the air filter with fuel or petroleum since these substances attack the foam.
Condition
The air filter box cover is secured.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, air filter box cover
F00018-10
Preparatory work
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Remove the air filter box cover. (
Main work
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Detach retaining tab
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Take off air filter from air filter support.
F00019-10
Preparatory work
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Remove the air filter box cover. (
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Remove the air filter.
Main work
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Wash the air filter thoroughly in special cleaning liquid and allow it to dry properly.
Air filter cleaner (
Info
Only squeeze 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 (
K00518-01
 .
EJOT PT ®
K60x20-Z
p. 53)

. Remove air filter with air filter support.
p. 53)
( p. 54)
p. 129)
p. 129)
3 Nm EJOT PT screw
(2.2 lbf ft) (0017060204)
54