Removing The Fuel Tank - KTM 400 EXC EU Owner's Manual

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Removing the fuel tank

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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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Fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if the tank is overfilled. See the notes on refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid contact between fuel and skin, eyes and clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapors. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse immedi-
ately with water and contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, con-
tact a doctor immediately. Change clothing that has come into contact with fuel. Store fuel in a suitable canister according
to regulations and keep it out of the reach of children.
(XC‑W SIX DAYS)
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Remove screws
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Remove the connecting cap, perforated pipe
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Remove screws
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Remove screws
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Mount the new stuffing yarn on spark arrestor
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Position the spark arrestor. Mount and tighten the screws.
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Position the end cap. Mount and tighten the screws.
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Insert the perforated piping and mount the new glass fiber yarn filling using a
blunt tool.
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Position the connection cap. Mount and tighten the screws.
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Install the main silencer. (
100874-10
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Remove the seat. (
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Turn handle
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Pull off the fuel hose.
Info
Remaining fuel may flow out of the fuel hose.
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Remove screws
(All EXC models)
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Hang the horn and horn bracket to one side.
500157-10
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Remove screw
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Remove the tube from the fuel tank vent line.
800019-10
of connecting cap
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and end cap .
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and take off spark arrestor
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Tip
To aid you in mounting the glass fiber yarn filling, you can create a
wooden or metal cone piece that is inserted into the perforated piping.
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of the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figure 500137-10
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with the collar sleeve.
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with the collar sleeve.
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and glass fiber yarn filling
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with stuffing yarn
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and fix it with adhesive tape.
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