Installing The Fuel Tank - KTM 125 SX EU Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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.
11.35

Installing 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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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 of the fuel with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapors. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse imme-
diately with water and contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If fuel is swallowed,
contact a doctor immediately. Change clothing that has come into contact with fuel.
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. (
Main work
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Close the fuel tap.
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Pull off the fuel hose.
Info
Remaining fuel may run out of the fuel hose.
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Remove screws
101687-10
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Remove screw
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Remove the tube from the fuel tank vent line.
101688-10
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Pull both spoilers off of the sides of the radiator bracket and lift off the fuel tank.
101689-01
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Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. (
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Remove the fuel tank.
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Check the routing of the throttle cable. (
p. 49)
with the collar sleeve.
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with the collar sleeve.
2
p. 49)
( p. 53)
x
p. 59)
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