Removing The Air Filter; Cleaning The Air Filter And Air Filter Box - KTM 125 SX EU Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.26

Removing the air filter

Note
Engine failure Unfiltered intake air has a negative effect on the service life of the engine.
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Never ride the vehicle without an air filter since dust and dirt can get into the engine and result in increased wear.
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.
11.27

Cleaning the air filter and air filter box

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.
Info
Do not clean the air filter with fuel or petroleum since these substances attack the foam.
Condition
The air filter box lid is secured.
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Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, air filter box lid
L00922-11
x
Preparatory work
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Remove the air filter box lid. (
Main work
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Detach air filter holder
filter with the air filter support.
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Remove the air filter from the air filter support.
L00923-10
x
Preparatory work
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Remove the air filter box lid. (
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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 (
L00944-10
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Clean the air filter box.
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Clean the intake flange and check it for damage and tightness.
Finishing work
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Install the air filter.
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EJOT PT ®
K60x20-Z
p. 51)
at the bottom and swing it to one side. Remove the air
1
p. 51)
( p. 52)
x
p. 127)
p. 128)
x ( p. 53)
3 Nm EJOT PT screw
(2.2 lbf ft) (0017060204)
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