Removing The Fuel Tank - KTM 125 EXC Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.33

Removing 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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The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and may emerge if overfilled. Follow the instructions on refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Fuel must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. Do not breathe in the fuel vapors. If contact occurs with
the eyes, rinse with water immediately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with
soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that is contaminated with fuel.
Store fuel properly in a suitable canister and keep away from children.
Main work
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Remove screws
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Pull out inner tube
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Remove glass fiber yarn filling
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Clean the parts that need to be reinstalled and check for damage.
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Mount the new glass fiber yarn filling
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Position outer tube
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Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screws on the main silencer
401045-10
Finishing work
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Install the main silencer. (
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. (
Main work
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Turn handle
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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
(All EXC models)
602742-10 –
Hang the horn and horn bracket to one side.
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Remove screw
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Remove the tube from the fuel tank vent line.
602720-11
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
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from the inner tube.
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 over the inner tube with the new glass fiber yarn filling.
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of the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figure 602702-10
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with the collar sleeve.
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with the rubber bushing.
on the inner tube.
M5 7 Nm (5.2 lbf ft)
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