Removing The Air Filter; Installing The Air Filter; Cleaning Air Filter - KTM 50 SX 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 Problem materials cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.

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. x
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Wash the air filter thoroughly in special cleaning liquid and allow it to dry properly.
Air filter cleaner ( p. 75)
Info
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. (
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Remove the seat. (
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Press the rear holding lugs
Pull out the front holding lug and take off the air filter cover.
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Take off the air filter.
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Position the clean air filter.
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Position the rear holding lug. Lower the air filter cover and allow the front holding
lug to snap in.
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Mount the seat. (
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together slightly and swing the air filer cover upward.
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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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