Removing The Fuel Tank - KTM 450 EXC EU Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.34

Removing the fuel tank

Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
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Never refuel the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes, and always switch off the engine first. Be careful that no
fuel is spilt, especially on hot vehicle components. Clean up spilt fuel immediately.
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The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and may emerge if overfilled. Follow the instructions on refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Fuel must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. Do not breathe in the fuel vapors. If contact occurs with
the eyes, rinse with water immediately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with
soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that is contaminated with fuel.
Store fuel properly in a suitable canister and keep away from children.
Main work
(all EXC models)
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Remove screws
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Take off the connecting cap with the perforated pipe, O-ring
yarn filling
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Remove screws
yarn
8
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Clean the parts that need to be reinstalled and check for damage.
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Mount the O-ring on the silencer cap.
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Mount the new stuffing yarn on the silencer cap and fasten with adhesive tape.
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Position the silencer cap. Mount and tighten the screws.
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Mount the O-ring on the connecting cap.
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Slide the new glass fiber yarn filling over the perforated pipe.
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Mount the connecting cap with the glass fiber yarn filling in the main silencer.
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Mount and tighten the screws.
101425-10
(all XC‑W models)
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Remove screws
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Take off the connecting cap with the perforated pipe, O-ring
yarn filling
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Remove screw
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Remove screw
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Clean the parts that need to be reinstalled and check for damage.
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Mount the new stuffing yarn on the insert and fasten with adhesive tape.
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Slide the insert with the stuffing yarn into the main silencer and fasten with the
screw.
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Mount the O-ring on the connecting cap.
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Slide the new glass fiber yarn filling over the perforated pipe.
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Mount the connecting cap with the glass fiber yarn filling in the main silencer.
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Mount and tighten the screws.
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Mount the O-ring on the silencer cap.
101426-10
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Position the silencer cap. Mount and tighten the screws.
Finishing work
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Install the main silencer. (
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Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. (
of connecting cap
1
.
4
and take off silencer cap
5
.
Info
Slide the glass fiber yarn filling into the main silencer with a blunt tool.
of connecting cap
1
.
4
and take off silencer cap
5
and remove insert
8
Info
Slide the glass fiber yarn filling into the main silencer with a blunt tool.
p. 70)
p. 67)
.
2
, and glass fiber
3
with O-ring and stuffing
6 7
.
2
, and glass fiber
3
with O-ring .
6 7
together with stuffing yarn
9
71
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