Removing The Air Filter; Installing The Air Filter; Cleaning The Air Filter - KTM 250 SX 2010 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Removing the air filter

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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.

Installing the air filter

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Cleaning the air filter

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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.
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Remove the air filter.
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Wash the air filter thoroughly in special cleaning liquid and allow it to dry properly.
Air filter cleaner ( p. 96)
Info
Only press the air filter to dry it; never wring it out.
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Remove the air filter box lid. (
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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.
B00039-10
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Mount the clean air filter onto the air filter support.
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Grease the air filter in area
Long-life grease (
301262-10
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Put in both parts together, position them, and fix them with air filter holder
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Install the air filter box lid. (
B00039-10
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p. 62)
at the bottom and swing it to one side. Remove the air
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p. 96)
Info
If the air filter is not correctly mounted, dust and dirt can penetrate into the
engine and can cause damage.
p. 62)
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