Installing The Air Filter; Cleaning Air Filter; Adjusting Basic Position Of Clutch Lever; Checking Fluid Level Of Hydraulic Clutch - KTM 450 SX-F Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Installing the air filter

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Cleaning air filter

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Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to 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.
Cleaning substance for foam air filter (
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Only press 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 (
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Clean the air filter box.
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Check carburetor connection boot for damage and tightness.
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Install the air filter ( 60)

Adjusting basic position of clutch lever

8.107

Checking fluid level of hydraulic clutch

8.108
Info
The fluid level rises with increasing wear of the clutch lining disc.
Do not use brake fluid.
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Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
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Mount the clean air filter onto the air filter support.
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Put in both parts together, position them and fix them with the air filter support
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Install the air filter box lid (
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Adjust the basic setting of the clutch lever to your hand size by turning adjusting
screw
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Info
If the air filter is not correctly mounted, dust and dirt can penetrate into the
engine and can cause damage.
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Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the
clutch lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between
the clutch lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
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