Installing The Air Filter; Cleaning The Air Filter And Air Filter Box - KTM 125 EXC Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.27

Installing the air filter

12.28

Cleaning the air filter and air filter box

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.
Main work
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Mount the clean air filter on the air filter support.
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Grease the air filter in area
Long-life grease (
301262-10
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Insert both parts together, position them and fasten them using air filter holder
The arrow of marking UP faces up.
Info
If the air filter is not correctly mounted, dust and dirt can enter the engine
and cause damage.
B02160-11
Finishing work
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Install the air filter box lid. (
Preparatory work
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Remove the air filter box lid. (
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Remove the air filter.
Main work
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Wash the air filter thoroughly in special cleaning liquid and allow it to dry properly.
Air filter cleaner (
Info
Only squeeze 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 (
S00044-10
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Clean the air filter box.
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Clean the intake flange and check it for damage and tightness.
Finishing work
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Install the air filter.
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Install the air filter box lid. (
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